L Fondsmith rifles
Want info. on L. Fondsmith rifle 40 cal., 1/2 stock, Golcher lock, 40 in. bbl. I think it has been converted from flint to percussin. Hoffmans book says it is very rare. What is it worth ?
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Fondersmith, Luis. Strasburg Twp., Lancaster County, Penn. On the tax list of 1803. Being a half-stock it is doubtful was converted from flintlock. Half-stock rifles are certainly not rare unless of very high quality. You can check prices of half-stock rifles on GunBroker. 0 -
Your question is akin to saying, "I have a Ford automobile, it is blue, what is the value?" Without the ability to see the details and condition, no one can give a value. Condition is paramount, and the details will determine the quality and rarity. Without those to go by, the best we could say is it is a decorative object, hang it on a wall. 0 -
navc130, it is pretty fancy, silver thimbles, brass patch box several silver inlays. there is a copper plate by the nipple like a repair or flint, has a back action lock and I believe that the hammer has been extended. Has been in our family for well over 100 years. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by mirabiles
navc130, it is pretty fancy, silver thimbles, brass patch box several silver inlays. there is a copper plate by the nipple like a repair or flint, has a back action lock and I believe that the hammer has been extended. Has been in our family for well over 100 years.
Navc130's data, vis a vis the 1803 date. Doesn't seem to square with the "back action lock" on your rifle. These type of locks, were much more common in the percussion time frame. 30 to 40+ years, later than the 1803 date. Course it might be a son or grandson with the same name?0 -
quote:Originally posted by navc130
Fondersmith, Luis. Strasburg Twp., Lancaster County, Penn. On the tax list of 1803. Being a half-stock it is doubtful was converted from flintlock. Half-stock rifles are certainly not rare unless of very high quality. You can check prices of half-stock rifles on GunBroker. A back action lock puts it in the 1840+ period and definitely not a flintlock conversion. The copper piece by the nipple is to protect the wood from the percussion cap flash. Enhancement of German silver inlays is a plus. Quality of workmanship and CONDITION is everything. In the upper mid-west, in good+ condition, I would place the value between $500 - 1500. Difficult without pictures.0 -
quote:Originally posted by navc130
quote:Originally posted by navc130
Fondersmith, Luis. Strasburg Twp., Lancaster County, Penn. On the tax list of 1803. Being a half-stock it is doubtful was converted from flintlock. Half-stock rifles are certainly not rare unless of very high quality. You can check prices of half-stock rifles on GunBroker. A back action lock puts it in the 1840+ period and definitely not a flintlock conversion. The copper piece by the nipple is to protect the wood from the percussion cap flash. Enhancement of German silver inlays is a plus. Quality of workmanship and CONDITION is everything. In the upper mid-west, in good+ condition, I would place the value between $500 - 1500. Difficult without pictures.
Thank you Sir, if I can , I will send you some pictures.0
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