^Lot 3575 GEORGE SIDENSWARTZ CONTEMPORARY FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY

PISTOL. Cal. 58. NSN. Bbl. 8 1/8" double taper octagon. Top flat is marked "GS" around rear sight & marked at breech end w/ "IN RI" over a cross dated under w/ 1978. Blade front sight w/ fixed square notch rear sight. Blue finished lock. Borderline engraving & maker's initials "GS". Curled plain trigger. Key fastened curly maple round butt stock. Brass fittings include acorn finial trigger guard, butt cap & side plate. Horn tipped hardwood ramrod is held by faceted brass thimble & single pipe. CONDITION: near excellent. Bbl. & lock retain 98% blue. Wood has very good finish showing small marks. Bright near excellent bore. (01-21849/DS). ANTIQUE. $1000-1500.