Nicholas Beyer Flintlock Kentucky Long Rifle 48" barrel, .50 caliber. 63" overall length. Marked N. Beyer on barrel, silver inlays include an engraved eagle on cheekpiece, a small silver teardrop inlay on each side of wrist, and a long silver teardrop silver inlay on the buttplate tang. This rifle won the Kentucky Rifle Associations 1988 Silver Award for Best Relief Carved Rifle. Nicholas Beyer was a prolific gunsmith, and this rifle is a an example of one of his best works. Early 19th century. $20,000-30,000 Provenance: James D. Julia Auction, 2014, Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin; Private Collection, Anacortes, WA. Very fine condition overall. Stock is in great condition with distinct carving and deep engraving still visible. The flintlock is a proper and professional reconversion. Minor repair of forend wood at the muzzle, which is nearly invisible. Please call for more photos and details.