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General discussion => Antique Gun Collecting => Topic started by: Carl Young on February 26, 2024, 12:50:03 AM

Title: Gonter Sr & Jr Rifle auction results - Opinions?
Post by: Carl Young on February 26, 2024, 12:50:03 AM

This seemed to go cheap if the representation is accurate. I'd appreciate any educated opinions.
https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/170457253_peter-gonter-sr-and-jr-flintlock-kentucky-rifle (https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/170457253_peter-gonter-sr-and-jr-flintlock-kentucky-rifle)
(https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/301/317451/170457253_1_x.jpg?quality=80&version=1708372994)

Thanks,
Carl (KRA)

Title: Re: Gonter Sr & Jr Rifle auction results - Opinions?
Post by: spgordon on February 26, 2024, 01:18:34 AM

For those who cannot (or don't want to bother to) log in, the rifle sold for $2,750.00 (plus 24% buyer's premium).

Title: Re: Gonter Sr & Jr Rifle auction results - Opinions?
Post by: Shreckmeister on February 26, 2024, 02:32:59 AM

That patchbox cavity is so clean looking

Title: Re: Gonter Sr & Jr Rifle auction results - Opinions?
Post by: DaveM on February 26, 2024, 03:11:45 AM

Could be made by younger brother John Gonter; looks a bit late for Peter Gonter to me.

Title: Re: Gonter Sr & Jr Rifle auction results - Opinions?
Post by: Tanselman on February 26, 2024, 03:24:58 AM

With the rear sight so far back, and such a short barrel for an octagon-to-round barrel, I'd guess the barrel has been shortened significantly and might have turned some bidders off... despite the "Gonter" name appearing centered between sight and breech.

Shelby Gallien