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TNBandit

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I am floored by the hammer price on this broken antique rifle. Auction estimate was $75-$150. Ended up selling for 10k, What's the deal ? EARLY 19TH C. KENTUCKY STYLE MUSKET OCTAGONAL - Jan 15, 2022 | Turkey Creek Auctions in FL
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Its a fine rifle. I looked at the listing. It is signed, was originally flint, had a wooden patchbox, and really splendid carving behind the cheek piece. I am not a collector and dont have that kind of cash. It is amazing if it really brought that much at auction.
James
 
It’s by Joel Ferree. Nothing as early as this of his has survived. He was an important maker but only 3-5 guns survived as far as I know. So, early, Revolutionary War era, important maker, not faked up, as found. We may think it’s out of hand but for the big collectors, a new, early, signed rifle by an important maker whose work is scarce = a high price. Everybody who studies early PA rifles will think this is a very important gun.
 
It’s by Joel Ferree. Nothing as early as this of his has survived. He was an important maker but only 3-5 guns survived as far as I know. So, early, Revolutionary War era, important maker, not faked up, as found. We may think it’s out of hand but for the big collectors, a new, early, signed rifle by an important maker whose work is scarce = a high price. Everybody who studies early PA rifles will think this is a very important gun.
Now it makes sense. Thank you
 
It’s by Joel Ferree. Nothing as early as this of his has survived. He was an important maker but only 3-5 guns survived as far as I know. So, early, Revolutionary War era, important maker, not faked up, as found. We may think it’s out of hand but for the big collectors, a new, early, signed rifle by an important maker whose work is scarce = a high price. Everybody who studies early PA rifles will think this is a very important gun.
Now I can see the signature! Yes what an awesome piece of America. Joel and Jacob Ferree of Paradise\ Strasburg area of Lanc. Co. right? I had the privilege of handling a Ferree rifle. One of the two was killed by Indians if I'm not mistaken. Both brothers were gun makers. Am I correct Rich? Any more info on this piece??
James
 
10k is a lot of cash for me but it's just pocket change for a lot of collectors.
Yeah for me too. I'm gonna tell you right now though. If I had the funds id spend that in a heartbeat on this rifle. Its an American Treasure. Besides its close to home and in I know where the homestead is they were raised and lived. Something deep to me. Cash is just that. Cash.
James
 
Yeah for me too. I'm gonna tell you right now though. If I had the funds id spend that in a heartbeat on this rifle. Its an American Treasure. Besides its close to home and in I know where the homestead is they were raised and lived. Something deep to me. Cash is just that. Cash.
James
And the buyers premium is 25% for this auction company!
 
I wonder if the seller knew what they had or if they're still recovering from a heart attack at the hammer price.
 
Is that a screw holding the rear trigger guard tang?
 

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