Contemporary Flintlock Rifle Built by Doug Filbrandt
Sale 2030 - Arms, Armor and Militaria
Oct 23, 2024
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
Estimate
$1,000 -
$1,500
Lot Description
Contemporary Flintlock Rifle Built by Doug Filbrandt
Doug Filbrandt (American, 1942-2002)
.54 caliber. 41.5" octagonal barrel. SN: NSN. Browned parkerized metal finish. Walnut stock has moulded carvings and incised lines to grip and butt, there are also incised lines to forearm, and a carved cheekpiece with ebony plate. Flintlock rifle with notch and blade sights. Item features an L&R Lock, Getz barrel, countersunk bore to permit loading without starters, single trigger, and patchbox with walnut and ebony cover. Item is unmarked, but consignor noted that they received the item from Filbrandt.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Condition Report
Very good. Bore is bright. Finish shows some scattered light scratches and light finish losses to sharp edges. Wood stock is in good condition, with few scattered light scratches or mars. Action is functional.
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