French 1717 Grenadier's Musket, .69 caliber, 47" barrel, teak finished as walnut, iron furniture

January 23, 2016, 7:30 am

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Part Number: AAK-866
This 1717 French Grenadier's musket is stocked in teak finished as walnut. The lock, barrel, and iron furniture are finished bright. The barrel will require drilling the vent hole. Stocked in military style, the forend is a bit shorter than the barrel, giving the fingers a good grip on the ramrod. Notice the wooden rod, light, efficient, but replaced by a heavy steel rod on later models. Steel rod pipes and a flared steel tip finish the ramrod. A simple square block front sight blade is the only sight on this musket, and acts as a bayonet lug.

An early barrel band of steel supports the front sling swivel. Perhaps the first French musket to use a barrel band, this musket uses pins and lugs to retain the barrel. Later muskets abandoned pins and lugs, and relied on multiple barrel bands to retain the barrel to stock. This is still true for military guns.

The 47" barrel is tapered round with a filed flat on the top. The barrel is polished bright and will develop a patina with use. The .69 caliber bore is bright in new condition. Original French muskets were required to be between .69 and .73 caliber.

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Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Longrifle, .45 caliber, 38" swamped barrel. large Siler flint lock, curly maple, brass trim, new, unfired, by Mike Compton

January 23, 2016, 7:30 am

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Part Number: AAP-567
This classic American flint longrifle captures the style of the Lancaster County, Pennsylvania gun makers with carving influenced by Isaac Haines. Stocked in curly maple, trimmed in brass furniture, with a 38" Colerain swamped octagon barrel and large Siler flint lock. This attractively shaped and finished rifle is new, unfired, by contemporary builder Mike Compton.

The Colerain .45 caliber 38" swamped barrel is thickest at the breech, tapers to a narrow waist and flares at the muzzle. The swamped octagon barrel gives the rifle a modest weight without being overly muzzle heavy. The bore is cut rifled with six radius lands and grooves with a 1 in 48" twist for a patched round ball. We recommend our .440" pure lead round ball, patched with .015" Ox-Yoke patching, lubricated with our Mink Oil tallow patch grease, if you require best accuracy. The rear sight is dovetailed 9-1/2" ahead of the rear sight. The front sight is a nickel silver blade with brass base.

Kentucky Pistol .50 caliber 10" Green Mountain barrel, flint lock, curly maple, brass trim, by K. Lincavage

January 23, 2016, 7:30 am

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Part Number: AAP-618
This Southern influenced Kentucky pistol is stocked in curly maple, stained brown with golden undertones. Neatly fitted, the brass furniture has a hand burnished appearance and nicely compliments the tone of the stock. The straight octagon Green Mountain barrel and flintlock are finished to a blue gray. Hand made by contemporary builder Kenneth Lincavage.

The 10" straight octagon Green Mountain Barrel Company has been draw filed smooth and finished to a blue with a gray undertone. The .50 caliber bore is mirror bright, cut rifled with eight lands and grooves with a fast twist ideal for a patched round ball. The bore is bright in as-new condition. The barrel is fitted with a small nickel silver blade front sight and dovetailed with a rear sight.

The classic European flint lock is a refined early style lock, with a pointed tail on the lock plate. A decorative molding has been filed across the lock plate ahead of the tail. The flat faced plate features chamfered edges, to echo the octagon theme of the barrel. The plate is made with an integral pan and a bridle arm to support the frizzen pivot screw.

The graceful gooseneck cock, sculptured frizzen, and the fancy frizzen spring with concealed mounting screw and feather finial, all reflect the artistic flare of the European lock makers that exported locks to Colonial America.

Fast ignition is assured by the stainless vent liner, positioned well above the bottom of the pan, centered on the heat of the flash. A vent liner brings the main powder charge very close to the center of your priming flash. Study the work of today's best gun makers, and position your vent well centered on the pan, high above the bottom, to serve as a window on the center of the flash.

English Type 'G' Trade Gun 20 gauge smoothbore, 42" octagon-to-round barrel, walnut, brass trim, aged patina, used, by S. Losey

January 24, 2016, 8:01 am

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Part Number: AAP-514
This early flint Trade Gun is a replica of those made in England, circa 1730 to 1760, for the Indian fur trade in America and Canada. Author T. M. Hamilton has designated this as the "Type G" gun, in his book Colonial Frontier Guns. Although few of these early guns have survived as complete guns, many partial examples have been found at archaeological sites generally east of the Mississippi river. Widely distributed, this early gun is ideal for use by a serious re-enactor. This Trade Gun has the maker's mark of contemporary builder Steve Losey.

Stocked in walnut this English Type G trade gun is trimmed in hand made brass furniture, with engraved decorative finials on most of the furniture. The stock, R.E. Davis flintlock, and 20 gauge barrel are all finished with a well aged patina. A sling swivel and button are fitted. A woven sling is included with this smoothbore (not shown).

The tapered octagon-to-round 42" barrel has a double wedding band transition to round. The 20 gauge bore measures .615" diameter. We recommend our ..595" diameter round balls, and .010" Ox-Yoke patches, lubed with our Mink Oil tallow patch lubricant for easy loading. Use the new non-toxic bismuth bird shot for waterfowl, or conventional lead shot for upland game. Order our 20 gauge wads and cards, too.

Left Southern Mountain Longrifle .40 caliber 42" barrel, L&R Bailes flint lock, maple, iron trim, patina finished, used.

February 2, 2016, 3:41 pm

≫ Next: Christian's Spring Longrifle .62 caliber, 37" swamped barrel, curly maple stock, engraved brass trim, new, unfired, by M. Compton

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Part Number: AAP-631
This left Southern Mountain longrifle has a slender graceful appearance. Stocked in curly maple and trimmed in hand forged iron furniture. The left hand L&R John Bailes flintlock is mated to double lever double set triggers. The lock, barrel, and iron furniture have a speckled gray patina. This rifle is used with a few marks typical of loading and cleaning.

The W.E. Rayl cut rifled barrel measures 42 inches, and is 13/16" straight octagon. Rifled with eight even lands and grooves with a slow twist for a tightly patched round ball. We recommend our .395" pure lead round ball, patched with .017" Ox-Yoke ticking, lubricated with our Mink Oil patch grease, or other animal fat lubricant, if you require best accuracy. The patina finish on the barrel has three faint letters visible just to the rear of the front sight. They appear to be from a marker that wasn't completely degreased when with patina finish was applied.

Weighing in at 7.8 pounds the rifle has a trigger reach of 13-1/4 inches and is well suited for today's average size shooter.

Christian's Spring Longrifle .62 caliber, 37" swamped barrel, curly maple stock, engraved brass trim, new, unfired, by M. Compton

February 2, 2016, 3:41 pm

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Part Number: AAP-641
This attractive early Colonial era longrifle is obviously of Germanic heritage, but has several distinctly American features. The curly maple stock, and swamped octagon barrel were features that became popular with skilled German gunmakers, when they came to America. Rifles of this style are typical of rifles produced in or near Christian's Spring, Pennsylvania, during the mid 1700's. This hand finished early style .62 caliber longrifle is trimmed in hand engraved brass furniture. The curly maple stock is finished to a medium brown with golden highlights. Assembled by contemporary maker M. Compton.

The .62 caliber Colerain barrel is 37" length, swamped octagon, cut rifled with six deep grooves, in a slow twist, for use with a patched round ball. The swamped octagon barrel is thickest at the breech, tapers to a narrow waist, and flares at the muzzle. Colerain rifle barrels are drilled from solid steel, cut rifled with six “round bottom" grooves. Called “radius groove rifling", Colerain eliminates the sharp inside corner that accumulates fouling. Radius groove rifling cutters are a bit more expensive to make, but Colerain's customers agree that the accuracy, easy loading, and easy cleaning are worth the cost.

Lehigh Valley Longrifle, .45 caliber, 38" barrel, maple, nickel silver, Russ Hamm Maslin flintlock, used, by C. Hearn

February 5, 2016, 5:03 pm

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Part Number: AAP-552
This golden age fullstock flint rifle has been created in the tradition of the Lehigh Valley rifle makers. This rifle is stocked in maple, the stain has aged with a slight greenish tint. The rifle is trimmed in sand cast nickel silver furniture. The Russ Hamm Maslin flintlock and straight octagon barrel have aged brown finish. The barrel is signed by contemporary builder C. Hearn. The rifle is used with some handling marks on the stock, four tapped holes in the barrel from mounting a sight, the original sideplate is missing, and the single lever double set trigger requires some attention.

The 38" straight octagon barrel is cut rifled with eight lands and grooves with a slow twist for a tightly patched round ball. The bore is bright and has been well maintained. The barrel is dovetailed for a steel blade front sight. The flat top rear sight dovetailed. 8-1/2" ahead of the breech.

Early Lancaster County Longrifle, .50 caliber 38" swamped barrel, Chambers' flint lock, carved curly maple, sliding wood patchbox, brass trim, by gun maker Stephen Paulson

February 5, 2016, 5:03 pm

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Part Number: AAP-636
This nice early Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, longrifle is in lightly used condition with a few marks on the frizzen face. The rifle is stocked is a very attractive piece of curly maple and stained to a light brown with golden undertones to best display the figure in the stock. The rifle is trimmed in brass furniture with a hand burnished satin finish and a light patina from use. The swamped octagon barrel and Chambers' flintlock are finished to a silvery gray. This rifle features tight metal to wood fit and well executed raised carving. Signed by contemporary maker Stephen Paulson.

The 38" swamped octagon barrel is thickest at the breech, tapers to a narrow waist, and flares at the muzzle to bring both sights to the same plane. The cut rifled .50 caliber barrel has seven square grooves with a slow twist for a tightly patched round ball. The bore is bright and has been well maintained.

Weighing in at 7.1 pounds the rifle has a trigger reach of 13-3/4", ideal for todays' average size shooter.

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Tennessee longrifle .40 caliber, 42" barrel, maple, iron trim, small Siler lock, used, signed by Matt Avance

February 5, 2016, 5:03 pm

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Part Number: AAP-646
Stocked in modestly figured maple, stained to a whiskey brown with golden undertone, this iron trimmed Southern mountain longrifle features a cut rifled barrel and small Siler flintlock. This rifle is used, in excellent condition, with a few minor marks on the finish from firing and cleaning. This rifle is signed by the well known contemporary maker M. Avance.

Ready to shoot, the 42" long 13/16" octagon .40 caliber cut rifled Green Mountain rifle barrel, points easily without being overly heavy. The .40 caliber bore is cut rifled with eight lands and grooves with a 1 in 48" twist for a tightly patched round ball. Green Mountain Muzzle Loading Rifle Barrels are machined from high quality American made bar stock, A.I.S.I. 1137 modified, stress relieved, annealed, certified rifle barrel quality steel. All barrels are drilled from solid stock, reamed to a high degree of smoothness, then optically checked for straightness. Very close tolerances are maintained. The bore is bright and has been well maintained.

Tennessee Flint Pistol, .40 caliber, 11" barrel, small Siler flint lock, curly maple, browned iron trim, used, by Jack Garner

February 12, 2016, 6:00 pm

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Part Number: AAP-613
This well made Tennessee Pistol was created by noted gunmaker Jack Garner. Stocked in a nice piece of curly maple, the pistol is trimmed in browned iron furniture. The straight octagon barrel is .40 caliber and measures 11" in overall length. The small Siler flintlock has a dark brown finish with a light aged patina. The barrel is signed by contemporary builder Jack Garner.

Ignition is provided by a small Siler flint lock. The lock has a Germanic influence with a octagon pan and pointed tail with vertical molding across the tail. We recommend our 5/8" Tom Fuller knapped English gun flint, #FLINT-ENG-5 for best performance in this lock. The trigger is pinned high to provide good leverage against the sear.

Blending in with the browned finish a hex wrench installed touch hole liner has been installed. Well centered on the pan, correctly positioned above the pan, where the flash is most intense.

Southern Mountain Rifle .45 caliber, 42" Colerain barrel, walnut stock, iron trim, late Ketland flintlock, used, by Matt Avance

February 12, 2016, 6:00 pm

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Part Number: AAP-674
Stocked in oil finished black walnut, this iron trimmed flint longrifle is made in the Southern style. Lightly used, this neatly made rifle is assembled around a 42" Colerain barrel, late Ketland flintlock, and double set triggers. This rifle is signed by contemporary builder M. Avance.

The .45 caliber 42" Colerain barrel is 13/16" straight octagon by 42" overall length. The cut rifled bore has six deep radius grooves with a slow twist for a tightly patched round ball. The bore is bright and appears to be well maintained.
We recommend our .440" diameter pure lead round ball, patched with .015" Ox-Yoke patching, lubricated with our Mink Oil tallow patch grease, if you require best accuracy. The rear sight is a semi buckhorn dovetailed 10" from the breech. The iron blade front sight is dovetailed behind the muzzle.

Snyder County, Pennsylvania Longrifle, .36 caliber, 41" Green Mountain barrel, curly maple, brass furniture, small Siler flint lock

February 15, 2016, 6:38 pm

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Part Number: AAP-681
This slim fullstock has the styling of Snyder County, Pennsylvania. One of the most prolific makers from this area was Joseph Long. Born in 1799, he was a prolific maker from 1832 until his death in 1872. Study the rifles by Joseph Long in The Kentucky Rifle and Me and The Kentucky Rifle, A True American Heritage in Pictures.. This longrifle has a few marks on the frizzen face, but it otherwise as new.

The rifle is assembled around a .36 caliber by 41" long straight octagon Green Mountain barrel. The .36 caliber bore is cut rifled with eight lands and grooves with a slow twist for a tightly patched round ball. Green Mountain Muzzle Loading Rifle Barrels are machined from high quality American made bar stock, A.I.S.I. 1137 modified, stress relieved, annealed, certified rifle barrel quality steel. All barrels are drilled from solid stock, reamed to a high degree of smoothness, then optically checked for straightness. Very close tolerances are maintained.

Early English Trade Gun, 20 gauge, 30" octagon-to-round barrel , black walnut, iron trim, patina finish, used, in good condition. includes accessories

February 16, 2016, 6:41 pm

≫ Next: Wilderness Rifle Works Longrifle, .50 caliber, 39" barrel, maple, brass, flintlock, used

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Part Number: AAP-644
Stocked in dense black American black walnut, this Trade Gun is stained to a dark brown and trimmed in a traditional mixture of brass and iron furniture. The iron buttplate has a long decorative comb, similar to French trade guns of the period. The iron triggerguard has a large bow for the single trigger. The ramrod pipes are formed from brass, and the serpent sideplate is hand engraved. This smoothbore is used with some handling marks on the stock and normal wear on the brown finish from firing and cleaning.

The 30" barrel is tapered octagon, with a sixteen flat transition to a wedding band, tapering round to the muzzle. The bore is .620" diameter, allowing a normal 20 gauge round ball and patch. We recommend our .595" pure lead round ball, patched with .010" Ox-Yoke patches, lubricated with Ox-Yoke Wonder Lube, for easy loading.

We offer 20 gauge (.62 caliber) wads, cards, and shot for wing shooting. This Trade Gun is fitted with a rear sight, which would exempt the gun from NMLRA Trade Gun matches unless the rear sight is removed.

This Trade Gun includes the following accessories:

• Three cleaning rods 2 wood, 1 synthetic, with integral jags
• A 7 x 7" suede hunting pouch
• CVA brass cylinder powder flask
• 0.600" diameter bag mold
• Short starter, plastic
• 0-120 grain adjustable powder measure with spout
• Loading block with five holes
• Hard Leather ball bag
• Partial bag of overshot cards
• Partial bag of fiber wads

Wilderness Rifle Works Longrifle, .50 caliber, 39" barrel, maple, brass, flintlock, used

February 16, 2016, 6:41 pm

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Part Number: AAP-675
Made entirely in the USA, this flint longrifle is an example of the efforts of a small company of American entrepreneurs to compete with the low priced factory produced longrifles from Italy. Not highly decorated, this Wilderness longrifle is stocked in maple, with a small amount of attractive curly figure. The brass furniture is polished bright. No patchbox, no moldings, no inlays, but the modestly figured curly maple is stained a pleasant reddish brown. The stock is oil finished. The barrel and the large Ketland style flint lock are finished a nice chocolate brown.

This longrifle is fitted with a 39" by 7/8" straight octagon barrel. The .50 caliber bore is cut rifled with eight lands and grooves with a slow twist for a tightly patched round ball. The bore is bright and has been well maintained. The barrel is fitted with a steel blade front sight and a strap rear sight with a screw elevation adjustment.

York County longrifle, .45 caliber, 44" swamped barrel, curly maple, raised carving, brass, new, unfired, by M. E. Pering

February 17, 2016, 7:33 pm

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Part Number: AAP-555
This classic American flint longrifle is made in the style of early York County makers. Hand shaped from a sugar maple blank, the stock is hard and dense, making it ideal for crisp raised carving. The rifle is trimmed in hand burnished brass furniture, with tight metal to wood fit. The Colerain swamped barrel and large Siler based flintlock are finished to a smooth silver gray patina. Signed by builder M. E. Pering this is a fine example of a contemporary longrifle.

A Colerain 44" swamped .45 caliber barrel serves as the heart of the rifle, finished to a silver gray the barrel nicely contrasts the tone set by the amber stain on the stock. Colerain rifle barrels are the favorite choice of today's best muzzle loading gun makers, because knowledgeable shooters demand Colerain's accuracy, inside and outside. Colerain rifle barrels are drilled from solid steel, cut rifled .012" to .016" deep depending on caliber, with six “round bottom" grooves. Called “radius groove rifling", Colerain eliminates the sharp inside corner that accumulates fouling. Radius groove rifling cutters are a bit more expensive to make, but Colerain's customers agree that the accuracy, easy loading, and easy cleaning are worth the cost.

The maker's signature, M.E. Pering is engraved in block letters, on the top flat of the barrel. The barrel is fitted with a flat top rear sight dovetailed 13" ahead of the breech. Shooters with corrective lenses or "older" eyes will find the extra distance from the breech easier to use. The front sight is a nickel silver blade with brass base dovetailed behind the muzzle.

With an overall weight of 8.2 pounds and a trigger reach of 13-3/4 inches this rifle was built with today's average sized shooter in mind.

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Bucks County Longrifle, .50 caliber 42" Colerain barrel, curly maple, brass, side opening patchbox, by G. Andoscia

February 17, 2016, 7:33 pm

≫ Next: Virginia Longrifle, .45 caliber 36" octagon-to-round barrel, L&R Queen Anne flint lock, maple, wood patchbox, antique finish, by Nathan Stephenson

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Part Number: AAP-632
Styled after the late 18th century firearms that evolved in the Bucks County region of Pennsylvania. This flint lock longrifle is similar to a antique rifle owned by John Fries, which was possibly made by A. Verner or someone closely associated with him. John Fries is notable for his involvement in "Fries Rebellion" involving protesting of taxation in 1799. He was later pardoned by John Adams before he was hung for his crimes.

The Bucks County Longrifles evolved along the lines of the nearby Lehigh Valley longrifles and often feature a large side opening patchbox. The gun is stocked in a maple stained to a deep cherry red. and decorated with raised and incised carving. This as-new unfired rifle is trimmed in brightly polished brass furniture. The Colerain barrel and Jim Chamber's deluxe Siler flintlock are finished to a matte brown.

The heart of the rifle is a 42" by 7/8" straight octagon .50 caliber Colerain barrel. The bore is rifled with a 1 in 56" twist for a tightly patched round ball with six radius grooves. Colerain rifle barrels are the favorite choice of today's best muzzle loading gun makers, because knowledgeable shooters demand Colerain's accuracy, inside and outside. Founded by two entrepreneurs, Scott Keller and Scott Kelly were tutored by Bob Paris, the famous rifle barrel maker who was first to perfect the technique for production of correct swamped barrels.

Virginia Longrifle, .45 caliber 36" octagon-to-round barrel, L&R Queen Anne flint lock, maple, wood patchbox, antique finish, by Nathan Stephenson

February 18, 2016, 7:57 pm

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Part Number: AAP-673
Stocked in maple, and finished with a antique patina on the wood, brass furniture, lock, and barrel. This southern rifle shows the blend of English and Germanic influences. The large wide buttplate and square cheek piece are of Germanic influence. The large round faced English lock is typical of many Southern rifles, and is designed for fast, reliable ignition. This is a fine reproduction of a rifle which would have been used a tool for daily life during the 18th century. The wrist of the rifle has a "faux repair" with a brass overlay secured with small nails. Hand made by contemporary builder Nathan Stephenson.

The rifle is fitted with a .45 caliber 36" octagon-to-round barrel. The .45 caliber bore is rifled with eight lands and grooves with a slow twist for a tightly patched round ball. The bore is bright in as-new condition. The barrel is finished with a to a dark brown finish. The flat top rear sight is mounted 11-1/2" from the breech. The front sight is a nickel silver blade soldered behind the muzzle. We recommend our .440" pure lead round ball, patched with .017" Ox-Yoke ticking, lubricated with Mink Oil grease, or other animal fat lubricant, if you require best accuracy for target shooting.

Lyman Great Plains Rifle, .50 caliber, 32" barrel, 1 in 60" twist for round ball, right hand, flint lock, factory new in-the-box, unfired

February 19, 2016, 8:32 pm

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Part Number: LYMAN-GPR-50-F
Stocked in walnut, trimmed in iron furniture, the Lyman Great Plains Rifle features a hooked breech, two wedge keys, double set triggers, adjustable rear sight, and 32" barrel.

Based on the original Hawken plains rifle, the Lyman Great Plains Rifle has improved design features, with hidden modern improvements in the lock, and an attractive price, make the Lyman Great Plains Rifle a compelling value for the big game hunter or serious shooter.

The Plains Rifle was carried across the Great Plains, by western pioneers and fur trappers. It was the culmination of years of firearms development. The Lyman Great Plains Rifle is similar to rifles built by the famous Saint Louis rifle makers, Samuel Hawken, Gemmer, and Horace E. Dimick to the meet the demands of experienced backwoodsmen.

Fine Kentucky Pistol, .47 caliber smoothbore, 9" octagon-to-round barrel, walnut, Siler flint lock, brass trim, used, by Mike Miller

March 5, 2016, 9:21 pm

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Part Number: AAP-645
In excellent used condition, this pistol is assembled from best quality pistol parts; including a black walnut stock, small Siler flintlock, and a tapered octagon-to-round barrel. The American black walnut stock is stained to a dark brown with a satin finish. The medium size grip has a bird's head shape. The grip swells slightly at the end, and is fitted with an engraved brass buttcap. The 9" barrel is smoothbore .470" inside diameter, for a .433" round ball and lubricated patch. The bore looks perfect, clean and bright, in new condition. The top flat of the barrel is signed by contemporary builder M. Miller.

Ignition is provided by a well tuned small Siler flint lock. The lock plate is finished bright with a hand engraved border and decorative floral design on the tail. The screws and frizzen spring have been polished and fire blued. This well finished lock sparks well and we recommend our #FLINT-ENG-5 5/8' knapped English flints for best performance.

A direct drilled vent hole is positioned well above the bottom of the pan, centered on the heat of the flash. If your flint longrifle suffers from that infamous slow whoosh-bang ignition delay, study the work of today's best gun makers, and position your vent well centered on the pan, high above the bottom, to serve as a window on the center of the flash.

This pistol includes:

• A dedicated loading and cleaning rod
• Primitive bag mold in .433" diameter

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South Mountain Longrifle, .45 caliber, 42" barrel, L&R Bailes flintlock, curly maple, iron trim, signed by George Nelson

March 5, 2016, 9:21 pm

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Part Number: AAP-695
This attractive South Mountain .45 caliber longrifle is trimmed in iron, and stocked in curly maple. Often referred to as a Tennessee style, this Southern rifle is fitted with a correct English John Bailes flint lock, by L&R. Antique Tennessee flint rifles were often equipped with imported English locks. Signed by contemporary builder George Nelson

The Colerain .45 caliber 42" straight octagon barrel gives the rifle a modest weight. The bore is cut rifled with six radius lands and grooves with a 1 in 48" twist for a patched round ball. We recommend our .440" pure lead round ball, patched with .015" Ox-Yoke patching, lubricated with our Mink Oil tallow patch grease, if you require best accuracy. The rear sight is dovetailed 9" ahead of the rear sight. The front sight is a nickel silver blade with brass base.