^Lot 5438 J. RUNDELL CONTEMPORARY FLINTLOCK LONG RIFLE.

Cal. 50. NSN. 39" octagon bbl measuring 1" across flats. Top flat is engraved "Rundell". J. Rundell of Michigan was an accomplished 20th century builder of fine flintlock & percussion rifles & pistols. Beaded brass blade Rocky Mountain style front sight with a fine U-notch fixed rear sight. Lightly engraved lock is marked "LOTT". Curled plain trigger. Full length pin fastened maple stock has tight fiddle figure. Patch box has a relief carved maple lid. Left side cheekpiece has a molded lower edge and is surrounded relief carving. Incise carved toe line leads to relief carving at the wrist, lock & side plate areas. Brass fittings include the butt plate, trigger guard, side plate & nose cap. Hickory ramrod is held by a plain thimble & 2 plain pipes. Weight: 9 lbs. 4.4 oz. CONDITION: near excellent. bbl retains over 98% finely browned finish. Lock & hammer have lightly faded browned finish. Stock has very good finish showing a few marks. Sound lock & trigger. Bright near excellent bore. PROVENANCE: From the Private Collection of FEGA Master Engraver Joe Rundell. (01-29013/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.