Thumbpiece,Lancaster County, Pennsylvania longrifle,wax cast brass

Description

Thumbpiece inlay from a 1760 era Lancaster longrifle attributed to Jacob Dickert. This thumbpiece has a slight asymmetry to match the original. Shaped with pre-cast engraving in a period folk art style. It measures 1-3/8″ tall, and 23/32 at the widest point. It has a small lug on the back to mount a screw up through the wrist to secure.