This one came from Monte at Tulsa a few years ago. He said it was the first sporter he saw that made him think there was art involved with bolt action rifles. He cut his teeth in the world of flintlocks and I guess bolt actions look kinda bland compared to a classic muzzle loader.
There are no clues that I have found in the rifle to help attribute it to anyone. Its just an early sporter from that period before they figured out exactly what they were supposed to look like. This guy was in the right path, though.
The horn buttplate is 5-7/8 tall. Looks a little strange, but it handles fine even for a right handed shooter. Im thrilled to see another.
