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THBFriedrich Uhland "Smooth" Rifle
Lot 100
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Bonhams Skinner
274 Cedar Hill Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
United States
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Feb 25, 2022
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Skinner is proud to present the William Rose Colonial and Revolutionary War Arms Collection, Part II. The collection documents the evolution of military arms, equipment, and documentary items used in early America. Bonhams Skinner bidsquare@bonhamsskinner.com
Skinner is proud to present the William Rose Colonial and Revolutionary War Arms Collection, Part II. The collection documents the evolution of military arms, equipment, and documentary items used in early America. Bonhams Skinner bidsquare@bonhamsskinner.com
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- Lot Description
Friedrich Uhland "Smooth" Rifle, southeastern Pennsylvania, second half of the 18th century, 51 in., .64 caliber octagon to round barrel with wedding band decoration, the breech with engraved and silver inlayed simple scroll decoration and initials "IHGF" on the top flat, illegible mark on the left flat, applied rear sight and sighting groove, the muzzle with brass blade sight; reproduction single bridle lock with flat lock plate and pointed tail; figured walnut stock with slightly concave butt profile, line carved floral scroll decoration around the breech plug tang; brass furniture including a butt plate with faceted tang, pointed toe plate, trigger guard with reverse curl, side plate with floral engraved pointed tail, and engraved "C FRiDRiCH UHLAND," single line border engraving around the plate's perimeter, four faceted rammer pipes, and a sheet brass nose band; wood rammer, overall lg. 66 1/2 in.
Note: The weapons was discovered in Newtown, Pennsylvania by Hank Bertell in 1990. According to information researched by the discoverer, Friedrich Uhland came to America aboard the ship Sally in 1752, landed in Philadelphia, and married Catherine Oeringer in Philadelphia in 1758.Condition
Condition: Iron toned to a deep brown; some silver inlay missing from barrel; lock is a reprodution; stock has very minor scattered dings and dents, and is restored from just in front of the the second rammer pipe to the muzzle, brass is toned to a deep yellow, nose band and first rammer pipe are replacements.
Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. - Shipping Info
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