Lot Essay
The absence of proof marks on this gun supports the likelihood of its being American-made. It was discovered by the late owner in Louisiana
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SIGNED K. GRIFFITH, ALEXANDRIA, CIRCA 1815
Details
A Rare 8-Bore American(?) Flintlock Duck Gun
Signed K. Griffith, Alexandria, circa 1815
With swamped twist two-stage barrel with silver bead fore-sight, inscribed 'Alexandria' on the octagonal breech and with two platinum lines at the rear and platinum-lined touch-hole, engraved grooved tang, signed case-hardened border engraved flat bevelled lock with stepped tail, roller, rainproof pan, and forward-curling comb on the cock, figured walnut half-stock, chequered grip, engraved iron mounts in the English manner, silver escutcheon, horn fore-end cap, and original horn-tipped ramrod with worm
50in. (127cm.) barrel
Signed K. Griffith, Alexandria, circa 1815
With swamped twist two-stage barrel with silver bead fore-sight, inscribed 'Alexandria' on the octagonal breech and with two platinum lines at the rear and platinum-lined touch-hole, engraved grooved tang, signed case-hardened border engraved flat bevelled lock with stepped tail, roller, rainproof pan, and forward-curling comb on the cock, figured walnut half-stock, chequered grip, engraved iron mounts in the English manner, silver escutcheon, horn fore-end cap, and original horn-tipped ramrod with worm
50in. (127cm.) barrel
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.