(A) Andrew Young Signed Kentucky Rifle, Inscribed "Heavy tax, no money, hard times, 1844".

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The fully octagonal barrel is inscribed "A M Y" for Andrew M Young surrounded by rocker panel and engraved decorations. The flat lock plate features sprigs of engraving at the tail. Brass furniture includes a pierced four piece patchbox inscribed on the lid "Heavy tax / no money / hard times / 1844" along with foliate scrolls. There is an inlaid brass wear plate on the cheekpiece and an ovoid shaped escutcheon around the single lock retaining screw. There are a total of eleven plain unengraved silver inlays including an oval wrist escutcheon and a half moon above the cheekpiece. The rifle has double set triggers and a full length highly figured maple stock. Complete with replaced wooden ramrod. Condition: Barrel retains a brown patina overall. Barrel has been professional stretched about twelve inches. Lock is a replacement and shows an applied brown finish and has been reconverted. Brass is polished and shows a few scattered marks from use. Stock shows much original finish and has a few small pieces replaced including a piece below the lock, one behind the barrel tang and a sliver along the barrel on the right side. About twelve inches of the stock have been professionally restored. A very attractive rifle with a important and historically significant inscription.Barrel Length: 41 - 1/8"Caliber/Bore: .44 RifledFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: Andrew M. YoungModel: Kentucky LongrifleSerial Number: NSN

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This item is part of The Collection of Steve & Marcy Hench
 Wednesday, Oct 30, 2019 | 9:00 AM  Eastern
 
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(A) Andrew Young Signed Kentucky Rifle, Inscribed "Heavy tax, no money, hard times, 1844".
(A) Andrew Young Signed Kentucky Rifle, Inscribed "Heavy tax, no money, hard times, 1844".
Lot number: 1016
Seller: Morphy Auctions
Event: The Collection of Steve & Marcy Hench
Ends: Wednesday, October 30 | 9:00 AM  Eastern

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