Double rifle with flint lock, octagonal barrels, brass mountings, walnut stock, Wm. Antes engraved on the lock plate. The walnut stock, the flat butt plate, and the style of the patch box are evidences that this one of the earliest double rifles made in Pennsylvania. The barrels swing on a swivel so that they can be alternately fired by the one lock. The figure carved in the stock in front of the lock is thought to be an Indian. Similar figures appear on other rifles made in Pennsylvania. The trigger guard is obviously missing.
Pistol with flint lock, walnut stock, brass mountings, and octagonal-to-round barrel, 7 inches long with Wm. Antes engraved in script letters on the top facet of the barrel.
Henry Kauffman being wheeled out of the new Kauffman Wing addition at LancasterHistory.org by Gary Baer. Mortimer Kadushin is at left. On the occasion of Henry Kauffman's 90th birthday.
Henry Kauffman, in wheelchair, addressing guests at his 90th birthday party at the newly constructed Kauffman Wing of LancasterHistory.org. Also identified are Gary Baer, standing at left in front; James Jolly seated fourth from left; and Jack Loose standing at left in the back.
Gary Baer, standing at left, Tom Ryan, second from left and Mortimer Kadushing, standing at right, with Henry Kauffman, seated, at his 90th birthday part at the newly constructed Kauffman Wing at LancasterHistory.org.
Mortimer Kadushin, right, Gary Baer, second from right, and Henry Kauffman, in wheelchair, at Henry's 90th birthday party at the newly constructed Kauffman Wing at LancasterHistory.org.
Henry Kauffman's 90th birthday party at the newly constructed Kauffman Wing at LancasterHistory.org. Pictured are Donald Herr, second from left; Tom Ryan, third from left; Gary Baer, second from right; and Henry Kauffman in wheelchair.
Double rifle with flint lock, octagonal barrels, brass mountings, walnut stock, Wm. Antes engraved on the lock plate. The walnut stock, the flat butt plate, and the style of the patch box are evidences that this one of the earliest doubel rifles made in Pennsylvania. The barrels swing on a swivel so that they can be alternately fired by the one lock. The figure carved in the stock in front of the lock is thought to be Indian. Similar figures appear on other rifles made in Pennsylvania. The trigger guard is obviously missing.
