William Buchele Bicentennial Kentucky Long Rifle .40 cal Flintlock (12358843) CONSIGNMENT

Made in 1976, .40 cal Flintlock  rifle with a 43" barrel. Outstanding Kentucky rifle made by the Master, Bill Buchele. Part of his "Liberty" series commemorating the Bicentennial in 1976, this gun is very ornately made. There is silver and brass inlay leaves and vines up and down the length of the stock. The patch box has the Liberty Bell cast into it and is inscribed "1776". The cheek piece has a double headed eagle shield inlay marked "1776 Bicentennial 1976" and the buttstock has a deep relief carving of Paul Revere on horseback. A beautiful and unique piece, in excellent condition. (CONSIGNMENT)