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Long Rifle, Henry Koons, Littlestown, Pennsylvania, circa 1830
Estimate
6,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Metal
Inscribed on brass plate on top of barrel Henry Koons, steel flint lock, relief carved curly maple stock, brass mounted, horse head patchbox
43½ inch barrel, 59½ inches overall.
43½ inch barrel, 59½ inches overall.
Condition
Front 7 inches of stock at front of barrel replaced. A 3 by ¼ inch patch to stock towards lock on lock side. Barrel with surface rust and abrasion. Lock mechanism has been disassembled and put back together.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.