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Pennsylvania Longrifle Excellent Condition with Many Custom Inlays and Superb Craftsmanship
Guns International #: 101406398 Seller's Inventory #: 0306420
Category: Antique Rifles - Flintlock - Muzzleloading Rifles - Custom
Seller's Information
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Seller: OnMark USA
Company: OnMark USA, Inc.
Member Since: 4/30/13
First Name: David
Last Name: Cochran
State: North Carolina
Zip: 27407
Country: United States
Phone: (336) 215-1904
Phone2: (336) 706-0892
Premium Seller
Number of Active Listings: 6
Total Number of Listings: 666
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Personal Check, Bank Check, Money Order
Description:
Outstanding Pennsylvania longrifle. Made and signed by Cornelius Reichwein, Berks County, PA. He was born in Baden - Wurttemberg, Germany on May 26, 1802. His family moved to America and he opened a gun shop in Cumru township, Berks Co. in 1835. He died in 1885 and is buried in the Mohnsville Cemetery, Berks County, PA. This Flintlock rifle was manufactured around 1838 and is adorned with 24 silver inlays. The photos tell the story of the superb craftsmanship far better that we can describe. From the brass fittings, full patchbox, toe plate, top comb inlay, pickholder and stock inlays, to the "man in the moon" silver inlays, this rifle is one of the very finest we have ever seen. This rifle measures 55 inches overall length with a 40 inch octagonal barrel in .45 caliber. The bore is excellent plus. Weight is 8 lbs. 8 oz.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Cornelius Reichwein
Model: Flintlock
Barrel Length: 40 inches
Caliber Info: .45
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Excellent Plus
Weight: 8 lbs. 8 oz.
Manufacture Date: Approx. 1838