^Lot 966 Transition Kentucky To Plains Rifle

Marked "Bontemps, Made for H.M Rice, Camden N.J" Full stocked approx octagon barrel with brass patch box. Nice German sliver eagle with replacement side plate of sheet silver or allot with 6 screws. ( A period gunsmith repair, stock is lightly cleaned, sanded with old small repairs. An unusual for trade era going west rifle. From the Jim and Peggy Aplan collection probably obtained locally as a favorite to them. Antique Firearm