$800
19th Century. A single shot flintlock rifle with brass and steel mounts on stained walnut stock. Inscribed to top of barrel "Devisme a Paris" ostensibly for Louis Francois Devisme (French (Parisian), active 1833-1886), to underside of forestock "Charleston, SC", and to underside of stock "14904". Length approximately 42", diameter of barrel approximately 1".
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2017-01-14