melchoir-fordney-pa-flintlock-long-rifle
Lot 2330
Melchoir Fordney (PA), Flintlock Long Rifle
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, circa 1830s, full wooden stock, 42.4 in. octagonal barrel engraved M FORDNEY, 44 cal., double set triggers, brass hardware, lock engraved BIRD & CO. PHILADA WARRANTED, push button release patch lock with ornate engraving, brass wedges, raised cheek rest with American Eagle silver inlay, buttstock features engraving and checkered comb, wood fore-end features decorative linear engravings.

LLA works in partnership with ARTA to fulfill shipments of most of the items we sell; weaponry is not included. Alternative shipping vendors are available. Please find a courtesy listing of local options on our Support Page.

Length 52 in.

From the Estate of the late John Stephen McLachlin, Florida

Small chip to forestock right side, small wood chip at top of lock, otherwise good condition.