American Fowling Gun, .60 caliber smoothbore, 40" octagon-to-round barrel, large Siler flint lock, curly maple, brass trim, by Jack Haugh circa 1977

June 1, 2013, 9:18 pm

≫ Next: Nicholas Beyer Longrifle, .54 caliber 42" Getz swamped barrel, curly maple, engraved brass, single set trigger, by Homer Dangler

Part Number: AAH-639
Hand made by contemporary builder Jack Haugh this smoothbore blends Colonial American and British features. For more information on similar American fowling guns, we recommend the book Flintlock Fowlers, The First Guns Made in America , by Tom Grinslade #BOOK-FF-S.

The curly maple stock has been stained dark with Aquafortis to best reveal the iridescent contrasting stripes of figure throughout the buttstock to the muzzle. Polished and burnish brass furniture can be found throughout the gun, finishing out its fine lines. Neatly hand made by contemporary builder Jack Haugh this fine fowler is signed and dated 1977 on the top flat of the barrel.

The heart of this fowler is the .60 caliber smoothbore, octagon-to-round barrel. Finished a dark chocolate brown the barrel is 40" overall length. No rear sight has been fit on the gun, only a nickel silver blade front sight sits behind the muzzle. From the breech the first 15" of which is octagon before turning round at a single wedding band.

This smooth bore gun is legal for use in the popular NMLRA North West Trade Gun matches, shooting bird shot at ten clay birds on the trap range, and shooting round balls at paper targets on the 50 yard range. With practice, this gun will serve a primitive deer hunter at ranges up to 100 yards.

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Nicholas Beyer Longrifle, .54 caliber 42" Getz swamped barrel, curly maple, engraved brass, single set trigger, by Homer Dangler

June 1, 2013, 9:18 pm

≫ Next: Antique Wall or Naval Deck-Rail Gun, .95 caliber 26" steel barrel with flared muzzle, English walnut, brass trim, steel swivel yoke, flint lock marked Cooper & Goodman

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Part Number: AAJ-897
Expertly fit and finished this fine flint lock longrifle was constructed by contemporary builder Homer Dangler and is signed on the top flat of the barrel. This rifle is a reproduction of a Nicholas Beyer rifle thought to have been made circa 1807 to 1810. A variety of information is available on Beyer and can be found in Joe Kindig, Jr.'s work Thoughts on the Kentucky Rifle in its Golden Age, most of the info can be found on pages 232-241 of that work. Beyer is thought to have studied under, or with, J.P. Beck, and constructed guns of his own from the close of the Revolutionary War through 1815.

This attractive longrifle is stocked in a dense piece of highly figured curly maple, making it ideal choice for delicate raised carving. The rifle is trimmed with brass furniture all of which has a hand burnished appearance. The large Siler flint lock and Getz swamped barrel are finished to a dark matte tone.

The heart of the rifle is a .54 caliber swamped Getz barrel. The swamped barrel is thickest at the breech for strength, tapers to a narrow waist to reduce weight, and flares at the muzzle to align the sights. The .54 caliber bore is cut rifled with seven radius grooves, with crisp and clean rifling. Measuring 42" in overall length the barrel has been finished a dark brown.

Weighing in at 8 pounds the rifle has a trigger reach of 13-1/2" making it well suited for today's average to larger size shooters. The 42" swamped octagon barrel gives this rifle a modest weight with excellent balance. The balance point is just under the ramrod entry pipe. It hangs easily for offhand shooting without being overly muzzle heavy.

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Antique Wall or Naval Deck-Rail Gun, .95 caliber 26" steel barrel with flared muzzle, English walnut, brass trim, steel swivel yoke, flint lock marked Cooper & Goodman

June 1, 2013, 9:18 pm

≫ Next: English Officer's Fusil, 12 gauge, 37-1/2" tapered round barrel, curly maple, engraved brass, socket bayonet, used, by Danny Caywood

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Part Number: AAK-273
Essentially a upscaled version of a blunderbuss, this massive smoothbore has a swivel yoke to mount on a wall, or naval ship deck-rail. The furniture is brass with a nice olive patina. The lock has early 19th century British styling with a double throated cock. The barrel and lock have a light aged gray patina. The forged iron ramrod appears to be original.

The lock is marked Cooper & Goodman, and the stock has a Cooper & Goodman, Birmingham cartouche on the buttstock.

Cooper & Co; under Joseph Rock Cooper operated from 1838 - 1863. The company name changed to Cooper & Goodman 1857-1886 and operated from two locations, 32 Woodcock Street and 77 Bagot Street, both in Birmingham. Due to these markings this flint gun would be well into the percussion period. The barrel does have a very, very, faint earlier proof mark at the breech. It is possible that Cooper & Goodman engaged in surplus arms sales, or this was assembled from earlier parts for trade to a Colonial holding.

The barrel is 26" long with a 4" diameter trumpet flare at the muzzle. The large flare was typically designed for use on rolling ships, or carriages where loading would be unstable. The .95 caliber bore while not perfect is in very good condition.

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English Officer's Fusil, 12 gauge, 37-1/2" tapered round barrel, curly maple, engraved brass, socket bayonet, used, by Danny Caywood

June 1, 2013, 9:18 pm

≫ Next: French Type C Fusil, .58 caliber rifled, 42" octagon-to-round barrel, black walnut, brass trim, armoury bright barrel & lock

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Part Number: AAK-723
This British Officer's fusil is stocked in a dense piece of select curly maple with a sliding wood patchbox. This smoothbore is trimmed in engraved brass furniture, with a sterling silver thumbpiece, and includes a fitted socket bayonet. The stock is fitted with a front sling swivel and rear button stud to mount a sling. Used this fowler has a well aged patina on the lock, barrel, and brass furniture.

The tapered round 37-1/2" barrel is 12 gauge, with the bore diameter measuring .729". The 12 gauge bore has been well maintained, and is bright and clean. Hunt waterfowl using the new bismuth shot, or upland game with lead shot. The barrel has aged to a light gray patina with a darker speckled brown patina around the vent hole.

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French Type C Fusil, .58 caliber rifled, 42" octagon-to-round barrel, black walnut, brass trim, armoury bright barrel & lock

June 1, 2013, 9:18 pm

≫ Next: Colonial Fowling Gun, 12 gauge, 42" octagon-to-round barrel, walnut, brass & iron furniture, armoury bright barrel and lock, as new, unfired, by Kendall Brady

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Part Number: AAL-257
Stocked in black walnut this French Type C fusil is correctly trimmed in brass, with decorative finials in high relief on most of the brass furniture. French fur traders introduced the Type C trade gun in Canada and the Northern United States. Simple, sturdy, it was made with many variations. The Type C fusil was the standard French trade gun until the French introduced the simplified Type D fusil, and were later ejected from Canada in 1763, after the British won the "French and Indian War".

The tapered octagon-to-round 42" barrel is .58 caliber rifled with a 1 in 56" twist for use with a tightly patched round ball. The bore is cut rifled with six deep radius grooves. The barrel has a octagon breech with a transition to sixteen flats with a double wedding band, at the transition to round. The barrel is finished armoury bright.

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Colonial Fowling Gun, 12 gauge, 42" octagon-to-round barrel, walnut, brass & iron furniture, armoury bright barrel and lock, as new, unfired, by Kendall Brady

June 1, 2013, 9:18 pm

≫ Next: 1650's era Musket with English Lock, 11 gauge, 42" octagon-to-round barrel, teak stained as walnut, bright iron trim

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Part Number: AAL-530
This early fowling gun has a blend of French and English influence and would be very approprate for a early 18th century Colonial impression. The fowler is stocked in a dark stained piece of black walnut and trimmed in brass furniture with a iron buttplate. The 12 gauge octagon-to-round barrel and French style lock are finished armoury bright.

The 12 gauge, .730" diameter bore, is bright in as new condition. The barrel has a 14" tapered octagon breech with a single wedding band transition to round. The barrel is fitted with a brass turtle front sight soldered behind the muzzle.

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1650's era Musket with English Lock, 11 gauge, 42" octagon-to-round barrel, teak stained as walnut, bright iron trim

June 1, 2013, 9:18 pm

≫ Next: Jacob Dubbs Longrifle, .50 caliber 42" swamped Colerain barrel, curly maple, side opening patchbox, brass trim, by Dr. Gary White

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Part Number: AAL-558
This replica English smoothbore musket features a English lock. The English lock evolved from the earlier Snaphauce lock. Exported to American colonies, muskets of this design were used in America from the late 1600's through the French and Indian War. Currently not drilled for a vent you can easily drill a 1/16" or slightly larger vent hole in the position indicated on the barrel side. We do not recommend a vent hole larger than 3/32" diameter.

The fish tail teak stock is colored to a reddish walnut tone. The wide fish tail design was commonly used on earlier matchlock muskets and the later snaphauce, and English lock muskets. The trigger reach is 12-1/2 inches.

The 42" tapered octagon-to-round barrel is 11 gauge, or .75 caliber smoothbore barrel. The octagon-to-round barrel geometry reduces weight, and this English lock musket weighs about 7.5 pounds. The front sight is a small post mounted behind the muzzle.

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Jacob Dubbs Longrifle, .50 caliber 42" swamped Colerain barrel, curly maple, side opening patchbox, brass trim, by Dr. Gary White

June 1, 2013, 9:18 pm

≫ Next: British Volunteer Baker Rifle, .62 caliber, 36" Colerain barrel, brass trim, antique flintlock, figured walnut, by Dr. Gary White

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Part Number: AAL-639
This Lehigh Valley longrifle in the style of Jacob Dubbs is stocked in figured maple, and trimmed in engraved brass furniture. The fancy curly maple is stained to best high light the striped figure. The buttstock is fitted with a side opening patchbox. The wax cast brass furniture is shaped and engraved in the style of European imported furniture from the 18th and 19th Century. Signed by contemporary builder Dr. Gary White this rifle is as-new unfired.

The .50 caliber 42" swamped octagon barrel is thick at the breech, tapers to a narrow waist, and flares at the muzzle. Cut rifled by Colerain this is there best work, with six deep radius groove rifling with a 1 in 56" twist. The bore is bright in as-new condition. The barrel is fitted with a brass blade front sight, and flat top rear sight.

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British Volunteer Baker Rifle, .62 caliber, 36" Colerain barrel, brass trim, antique flintlock, figured walnut, by Dr. Gary White

June 1, 2013, 9:18 pm

≫ Next: Henry E. Leman Indian Trade Rifle, .50 caliber 32" Sharon barrel, maple, correct faux finish, traditional iron & brass, by Wm. C. Loyd

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Part Number: AAL-640
This rifle is inspired by a example shown in British Military Flintlock Rifles 1740-1840, by De Witt Bailey, Ph. D. This Volunteer Baker rifle is stocked in fancy walnut, and trimmed in correct brass furniture. The .62 caliber tapered round barrel is fitted with a rear leaf sight and lug for a sword bayonet. The antique lock is dated 1835 and is a very refined example with a rain gutters on the sides of the pan, internal frizzen spring, and a sliding safety on the tail.

A good deal of information on the Baker can be found in the book, British Military Flintlock Rifles 1740-1840, by De Witt Bailey, Ph. D. In the book Ezekiel Baker's notes can be found in regards to his original rifle where he refers to the “twenty to the pound bore ball," a 350 grain round ball, or .62 caliber.

This rifle is fitted with a Colerain .62 caliber rifled barrel, with a .611" bore diameter. The 36" barrel is cut rifled with six deep round bottom grooves with a 1 in 66" twist for a tightly patched round ball. The barrel is fitted with a sword bayonet lug on the right hand side of the barrel.

The rifle weighs 10.6 pounds and has a trigger reach of 14", well suited for today's average size shooter.

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Henry E. Leman Indian Trade Rifle, .50 caliber 32" Sharon barrel, maple, correct faux finish, traditional iron & brass, by Wm. C. Loyd

June 1, 2013, 9:18 pm

≫ Next: Allentown Smooth Rifle .42 caliber smoothbore, 44" straight octagon barrel, curly maple, brass, L&R flintlock, by Wm. C. Loyd

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Part Number: AAL-661
Henry Eicholtz Leman made many rifles during his 53 year career, from 1834 until 1887, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Although Leman made many styles of rifles, perhaps he is best known for his Indian Trade Rifles. This reproduction of Henry Leman's Indian Trade Rifle is stocked in maple, artificially hand striped exactly like the originals. Mixed furniture is quite common on original H. E. Leman rifles and this rifle is trimmed in brass furniture, with a iron buttplate. Hand made by contemporary builder Wm. C. Loyd, this rifle is as new, unfired.

The nice quality .50 caliber 1" octagon by 32" barrel is cut rifled in with eight lands and grooves with a slow twist for a tightly patched round ball. The barrel is the work of the Sharon Barrel Company. Many serious shooters mourned the closing of the Sharon Barrel Company.

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Allentown Smooth Rifle .42 caliber smoothbore, 44" straight octagon barrel, curly maple, brass, L&R flintlock, by Wm. C. Loyd

June 1, 2013, 9:18 pm

≫ Next: Jacob Dickert, Lancaster County longrifle, .50 caliber, 42" Colerain barrel, large Siler flintlock, maple, brass trim, by Laverne Schrock

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Part Number: AAL-662
This classic, golden age, fullstock flint smoothbore is made in the Allentown - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania school of rifle makers. Stocked in curly maple, and trimmed in brass furniture; this rifle is produced in a similar fashion to those rifles done by John Rupp and John Moll. This smoothbore is signed by contemporary maker Wm. C. Loyd. The lock appears, unsparked, unmarked, but the barrel brown has some wear from handling.

The heart of this smoothbore is a 44" straight 13/16" octagon barrel with a .42 caliber smoothbore. The bore is mirror bright and appears to be in as-new condition. The barrel is finished to a smooth brown, but does have some wear from handling behind the rear sight.

This rifle weighs in at 8.4 pounds and has a 13-1/2" trigger reach, built with today's average size shooter in mind.

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Jacob Dickert, Lancaster County longrifle, .50 caliber, 42" Colerain barrel, large Siler flintlock, maple, brass trim, by Laverne Schrock

June 1, 2013, 9:18 pm

≫ Next: Early Longrifle, .62 caliber gain twist, 44" swamped barrel, TRS flint lock, curly maple, brass trim, by Gary White

≪ Previous: Allentown Smooth Rifle .42 caliber smoothbore, 44" straight octagon barrel, curly maple, brass, L&R flintlock, by Wm. C. Loyd

Part Number: AAL-701
This longrifle is modeled after the work of Jacob Dickert, it is stocked in maple, and trimmed in brass furniture. Arriving from Germany to America about 1750, he studied under a unknown master learning the gunmakers art. He worked in Lancaster County from 1769 until his death in the early 1820's. He was an artist, producing raised carved flint longrifles for his many customers. He also produced rifles for the Continental Army during the American revolution. This rifle is fitted with the large daisy head patchbox which is representative Dickert's later rifles. It would be ideal for a early 19th century impression, including the Mexican American War.

This nice longrifle features a Colerain straight octagon 42" barrel. The barrel is 7/8" octagon which makes it easy to handle. The .50 caliber bore is cut rifled with a 1 in 56" twist, with six lands and radius grooves. We recommend starting with a .490" diameter ball, a .018" patch, over a modest charge of black powder.

Trigger reach is 14" to today's average size shooter. Weight is 9.3 pounds.

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Early Longrifle, .62 caliber gain twist, 44" swamped barrel, TRS flint lock, curly maple, brass trim, by Gary White

June 1, 2013, 9:18 pm

≫ Next: Pannabecher Longrifle, .50 caliber, 42" Sharon barrel, maple, brass trim, cyclops horse patchbox, by Gary White

≪ Previous: Jacob Dickert, Lancaster County longrifle, .50 caliber, 42" Colerain barrel, large Siler flintlock, maple, brass trim, by Laverne Schrock

Part Number: AAL-791
This early longrifle is representative of the large number of longarm built with "recycled" parts from earlier guns. This particular rifle combines French, Dutch, and English influenced lock and furniture with a curly maple stock. The rifle is assembled around a stout .62 caliber rifled barrel. This rifle is signed by contemporary builder Dr. Gary White.

The 44" length .62 caliber rifled swamped octagon barrel by W.E. Rayl is 1-1/4" at the breech. The swamped profile gently tapers to a narrow waist and flares to 1-1/8" at the muzzle. The bore is cut rifled with six lands and radius grooves with a 1 in 90" gain twist to 1 in 48" at the muzzle. The bore is bright, in as new condition.

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Pannabecher Longrifle, .50 caliber, 42" Sharon barrel, maple, brass trim, cyclops horse patchbox, by Gary White

June 1, 2013, 9:18 pm

≫ Next: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania longrifle, .50 caliber, 38" swamped octagon barrel, Siler flint lock, curly maple, brass trim, by contemporary gun maker Robert Ambright

≪ Previous: Early Longrifle, .62 caliber gain twist, 44" swamped barrel, TRS flint lock, curly maple, brass trim, by Gary White

Part Number: AAL-839
The Pannabecker, sometimes spelled Pannebacker or Pennypecker, family has a Bethlehem influence with a sweeping buttstock with a arc on the toe and and comb. This contemporary longrifle by Dr. Gary White was insprired by a example shown in Thoughts on the Kentucky Rifle by Joe Kindig, Jr. The rifle is stocked in maple and trimmed in brass furniture with a horse head patchbox. The stock is decorated with incised carving, including a mythological beast on the cheek. The large Siler flintlock and Sharon barrel are finished to a dark matte brown.

The nice quality .50 caliber 15/16" octagon by 42" barrel is cut rifled in with eight lands and grooves with a slow twist for a tightly patched round ball. The barrel is the work of the Sharon Barrel Company. Many serious shooters mourned the closing of the Sharon Barrel Company.

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Lancaster County, Pennsylvania longrifle, .50 caliber, 38" swamped octagon barrel, Siler flint lock, curly maple, brass trim, by contemporary gun maker Robert Ambright

June 1, 2013, 9:18 pm

≫ Next: Antique English Game Gun, .70 caliber straight rifled bore, 42" Damascus barrel, checkered walnut, silver, lock signed H. Nock, barrel marked Westley Richards * London

≪ Previous: Pannabecher Longrifle, .50 caliber, 42" Sharon barrel, maple, brass trim, cyclops horse patchbox, by Gary White

Part Number: AAL-862
Made in the popular Lancaster County, Pennsylvania style this longrifle is stocked in curly maple with tightly spaced bands of figure from the muzzle to butt. The stock is stained to a light brown with gold undertones. The rifle is trimmed in well fitted brass furniture, with a sliding wood patchbox. The large Siler flintlock and Colerain swamped octagon barrel are finished to a textured gray patina. Assembled and signed by contemporary gun maker Robert Ambright.

The .50 caliber 38" swamped barrel by Colerain gives the rifle a excellent balance. The swamped octagon barrel is thickest at the breech for strength, the thin waist saves weight, and the muzzle flares to bring the front sight to the same sighting plane as the rear sight. Cut rifled with a 1 in 56" twist for patched round balls. Colerain rifle barrels are drilled from solid steel, cut rifled with six "round bottom" grooves. This "radius groove rifling", eliminates the sharp inside corner that accumulates fouling.

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Antique English Game Gun, .70 caliber straight rifled bore, 42" Damascus barrel, checkered walnut, silver, lock signed H. Nock, barrel marked Westley Richards * London

June 1, 2013, 9:18 pm

≫ Next: Mortimer Target Pistol, .44 caliber, 10" barrel, checkered walnut with saw handle grip, bright iron trim, flint lock, single set trigger, used, by Davide Pedersoli

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Part Number: AAL-873
This antique game gun is stocked in walnut and trimmed in silver furniture with a middle eastern flare to the decoration, which includes some crescent mood designs. It is very likely that at least two and possibly three hands went into the construction of this gun. The style of this gun likely dates it to the 1790 to 1800 period. The lock is signed H. Nock who worked until his death in 1804. The barrel is signed Westley Richards, who started in 1812 and his company is still in business today.

The 42" Damascus barrel is shaped with a integral raised rib. The breech has a short octagon section where it mates against the lock. The breech end of the barrel is signed Westley Richards * London, and has post 1813 Birmingham view and proof marks with a 13 gauge mark. The bore is .70 caliber with straight rifling. Straight rifling was a technique that was popular in Europe during the early 19th century and was used to increase the accuracy of a patched round ball and pattern well with shot.

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Mortimer Target Pistol, .44 caliber, 10" barrel, checkered walnut with saw handle grip, bright iron trim, flint lock, single set trigger, used, by Davide Pedersoli

June 1, 2013, 9:18 pm

≫ Next: American Officer's Holster Pistol, .62" smooth bored 9" barrel, TRS flint lock, maple, brass trim, by Kendall Brady

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Part Number: AAL-965
Inspired by original pieces built by H.W. Mortimer of London, this reproduction flint lock English dueling pistol was produced by Davide Pedersoli of Italy. The heart of the pistol is its .44 caliber octagon barrel. Measuring 10" in overall length the barrel has 7 groove fast twist rifling, with a rate of 1 turn in 18 inches.

The barrel and ramrod pipe of the pistol have been polished bright along with the remaining furniture, including the lock and triggerguard. Neatly tuned and adjusted the flint lock provides a nice shower of sparks to ignite the priming charge. We recommend our 5/8" knapped English flints for use with this lock.

A fancy single set trigger, with straight face, has a wide trigger face, for smooth trigger release. This unique trigger fires set or unset, a rare quality in a single set trigger. This is perhaps the best single set trigger found on the market today.

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American Officer's Holster Pistol, .62" smooth bored 9" barrel, TRS flint lock, maple, brass trim, by Kendall Brady

June 1, 2013, 9:18 pm

≫ Next: Southern Mountain Rifle, .45 caliber, 36" DeHaas barrel, small Siler flintlock, maple, iron trim, as-new, unfired, by M. Compton

≪ Previous: Mortimer Target Pistol, .44 caliber, 10" barrel, checkered walnut with saw handle grip, bright iron trim, flint lock, single set trigger, used, by Davide Pedersoli

Part Number: AAL-989
Constructed in the style of those holster pistols popular in the mid 18th century, this pistol has been neatly built by contemporary gun maker Kendall Brady. Based on British military pistols, this example befits an officer who would purchase his own equipment, as it features a fancy lock, sideplate and thumbpiece from The Rifle Shoppe.

The pistol is stocked in maple with a dark brown stain and satin finish and has a bright finished tapered round smoothbore barrel with a 9-1/4" overall length. The bore measures .626" diameter, and is in bright as-new condition.

Weighing in at 2.6 pounds, the pistol has an overall length of approximately 15-1/2 inches. This highly decorative piece would make a lovely officer's pistol for either a French and Indian War or American Revolutionary War reenactor.

Ignition for the rifle is provided by impressive engraved flint lock made from Rifle Shoppe castings copying a lock originally found on a fancy jaeger rifle. The plate is engraved Caspar Peter, and the tail has a landscape scene. The cock, frizzen, and pan have further scroll work, as does the featherspring. We recommend a 5/8" knapped English flint, #FLINT-ENG-5 for best performance in this lock.

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Southern Mountain Rifle, .45 caliber, 36" DeHaas barrel, small Siler flintlock, maple, iron trim, as-new, unfired, by M. Compton

June 1, 2013, 9:18 pm

≫ Next: Early English Flint Musket, .75 smoothbore 42", flint lock, vented, armory bright, imported, used

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Part Number: AAM-006
The Southern Mountain, or Tennessee style longrifle is stocked in maple and trimmed in iron furniture. Antique Southern Mountain rifles are ofter trimmed in iron furniture, with hardware store locks, and double set triggers. This rifle is fitted with a small Siler flintlock, and R.E. Davis double lever double set triggers. The 36" long, .45 caliber barrel makes this rifle easy to handle. Hand made by contemporary builder Mike Compton this rifle is new, unfired.

The custom made DeHaas .45 caliber barrel is 15/16" octagon with a handy 36" length. The bore is cut rifled with six equal lands and grooves with a 1 in 56" twist for a tightly patched round ball. The bore is mirror bright in as new condition. We recommend our .440" pure lead round ball, patched with .017" Ox-Yoke brand bulk patching, cut at the muzzle. Lubricate with our Mink Oil patch grease, beef tallow, or animal fat lubricant, if you require best accuracy.

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Early English Flint Musket, .75 smoothbore 42", flint lock, vented, armory bright, imported, used

June 1, 2013, 9:18 pm

≫ Next: Reading, Pennsylvania Longrifle, .40 caliber, 38" barrel, curly maple, brass, Siler flint lock, by G. L. Jones

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Part Number: AAM-149
This replica English smoothbore musket features a English lock. The English lock evolved from the earlier Snaphauce lock. Exported to American colonies, muskets of this design were used in America from the late 1600's.

The fish tail teak stock is colored to a walnut tone. The wide fish tail design was commonly used on earlier matchlock muskets and the later snaphauce, and English lock muskets. The trigger reach is 12-1/2 inches. The wooden ramrod has a flared steel tip and is retained by a single steel barrel band 5-1/2" from the muzzle.

The 42" tapered octagon-to-round barrel is 11 gauge, or .75 caliber smoothbore barrel. The octagon-to-round barrel geometry reduces weight, and this English lock musket weighs about 7.5 pounds. The front sight is a small post mounted behind the muzzle.

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