Hatfield Longrifle, .50 caliber, 39" barrel, curly maple, flintlock, used

March 8, 2016, 9:37 pm

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Part Number: AAP-694
This sleek Hatfield flint longrifle is .50 caliber, with 39" octagon barrel, iron front sight, buckhorn rear sight, and color case hardened lock. Stocked in nice curly maple, with subtle but attractive tiger-stripe figure from muzzle to butt, this fullstock longrifle is stained whiskey brown, and trimmed in brass. This rifle is lightly used with a few marks on the stock, one streak on the finish from black powder residue. The polished brass furniture has become tarnished from handling and long storage.

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A. Verner, Bucks County Longrifle, .50 caliber, 44" swamped Colerain barrel, coned muzzle, used, attributed to E. Campbell

March 11, 2016, 10:24 pm

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Part Number: AAP-690
This lovely flint longrifle is made in the A. Verner - Bucks County style. The rifle is stocked in curly maple, with nice tiger stripe figure, finished to reddish brown. Fitted with a high quality large Siler flint lock, and double set triggers. The rifle is trimmed in brass, with slightly aged lock and barrel finish. Unsigned this rifle is attributed to E. Campbell.

The 44" Colerain swamped octagon barrel is .50 caliber. The barrel has a applied patina, to give it a well aged appearance. The barrel has been lapped and the muzzle coned to facilitate easy loading of patched round balls. A brass blade front sight is mounted near the muzzle and the flat top rear sight is mounted 12" from the breech. Many "older eyes" find this extra distance easier to use.

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.

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.

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North Carolina Longrifle, .50 caliber, 38" Green Mountain barrel, L&R percussion lock, maple, iron trim, wood patchbox, signed by T. Frazier

March 19, 2016, 12:35 am

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Part Number: AAP-700
This North Carolina percussion rifle is in the Deep River school of longrifles. The .50 caliber longrifle is trimmed in iron, and stocked in curly maple. The rifle is fitted with a L&R Durs Egg percussion lock. Many Carolina rifles are assembled with imported English locks. Not a low cost poor boy style rifle, this is a full dressed best Southern rifle. Signed by contemporary builder T. Frazier.

The Green Mountain .50 caliber 38" barrel is 7/8" octagon. Rifled with eight equal lands and grooves with a 1 in 70" twist for a 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. We recommend our .490" pure lead round ball, patched with .015" Ox-Yoke patching, lubricated with our Mink Oil tallow patch grease, if you require best accuracy.

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English Carbine, 20 gauge, 31" octagon-to-round barrel, walnut, bright iron furniture, new, unfired, by Leonard Day

March 19, 2016, 12:35 am

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Part Number: AAP-718
This replica English smoothbore carbine features a English lock with a dog catch. The English lock evolved from the earlier Snaphauce. Locks of this design exported from England and were used in America from the mid 1600's through the French and Indian War. The carbine is stocked in walnut and trimmed in bright iron furniture. As-new, unfired this carbine was neatly hand assembled by contemporary builder Leonard Day.

The carbine is assembled around a 20 gauge smoothbore with a .625" bore diameter. The 31" octagon-to-round to barrel with a 12" breech with a single wedding band to round. The bore is bright in as-new condition. The smoothbore can be fired with a patched round ball, or with lead shot using our 19 gauge wads and cards.

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Prussian Dragoon Pistol, 62 caliber smoothbore 14-1/2" barrel, flint lock, walnut, brass, new, unfired, by Leonard Day

March 22, 2016, 1:36 am

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Part Number: AAP-719
This 1740 era Potzdam Pistol is stocked in walnut and trimmed in brass furniture with a bright finish on the lock and barrel. The buttcap is fitted with a lanyard ring to prevent loss by a mounted trooper. The grip is nicely angled and this large pistol points well. The pistol was neatly assembly by contemporary builder Leonard Day from parts by The Rifle Shoppe.

The 14-1/2" tapered round barrel is turned from solid stock .62 caliber with a .615" bore. The barrel is fitted with a brass front sight soldered behind the muzzle. No rear sight is fitted, which is correct for a military style pistol designed to be used at close range. The barrel has a direct drilled vent hole.

The flint lock is assembled from castings molded from an antique pistol. This early Germanic lock has a slight banana shape, octagon pan without pan bridle, and decorative moldings filed across the tail. The lock plate is engraved POTZDAM MANAZ. This pistol sparks very well and we recommend our 3/4" knapped English flints for use with this pistol, #FLINT-ENG-6. The trigger is pinned high to provide good leverage against the sear.

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Kentucky Pistol, .50 caliber 8" octagon-to-round barrel, curly maple, engraved brass trim, L&R flint lock, by G. L. Jones

March 23, 2016, 1:46 am

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Part Number: AAL-800
Stocked in curly maple and trimmed in brass furniture. This Revolutionary War era flint pistol features a octagon-to-round .50 caliber rifled barrel. The L&R Durs Egg flintlock is hand engraved and finished bright. The checkered grip has a brass tack in the center of each checkered panel. Hand made and signed on the top flat of the barrel, by contemporary gun maker G. L. Jones.

The L&R Durs Egg flint lock is hand engraved and polished bright to contrast the barrel. The frizzen face has only a few scratches from spark testing, otherwise this pistol appears to be unfired. Be sure to order a dozen of our 3/4" English gun flints, #FLINT-ENG-6 for best performance in this lock.

The barrel has a stainless steel vent liner installed. The curled trigger has a wide comfortable face, and good leverage against the sear, for a light trigger release.

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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

March 23, 2016, 1:46 am

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

March 26, 2016, 2:02 am

≫ Next: Prussian Dragoon Pistol, 62 caliber smoothbore 14-1/2" barrel, flint lock, walnut, brass, new, unfired, by Leonard Day

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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

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Prussian Dragoon Pistol, 62 caliber smoothbore 14-1/2" barrel, flint lock, walnut, brass, new, unfired, by Leonard Day

April 2, 2016, 4:40 am

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Northwest Trade Gun, 24 gauge 36" octagon-to-round barrel, walnut, iron & brass trim, LOTT flint lock, used

April 2, 2016, 4:40 am

≫ Next: Thompson Center Pennsylvania Hunter Carbine .50 caliber, 21" straight octagon barrel, flintlock, iron trim, walnut stock, used

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Part Number: AAP-760
This Northwest Trade Gun is stocked in walnut and trimmed in a correct mixture of brass and iron furniture in the style of guns by Willits. The 24 gauge smoothbore octagon-to-round barrel is finished to a silver gray patina. The Davide Pedersoli LOTT flint lock has been remarked with a Fox in a Circle stamp. Used, this smoothbore has some handling marks on the stock that seem appropriate with the aged patina on the lock and barrel.

The 24 gauge .58 caliber bore is clean and bright. It has been well maintained. The tapered octagon-to-round 36" barrel is finished to a silver gray with scattered brown speckles of patina. We offer 24 gauge wads, cards, and shot for wing shooting. This trade gun has a rear sight, excluding it from NMLRA Trade Gun Match rules.

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Thompson Center Pennsylvania Hunter Carbine .50 caliber, 21" straight octagon barrel, flintlock, iron trim, walnut stock, used

April 9, 2016, 6:45 am

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Part Number: AAP-776
This used flintlock Thompson Center Pennsylvania Hunter Carbine is factory finished. This gun has a few handling marks typical of normal use and cleaning. The factory wood ramrod has been replaced with an aluminum ramrod with brass cleaning jag.

The straight octagon barrel is 21" in length with a .50 caliber bore. This late production rifle features the QLA, quick load accurizer, muzzle. The QLA muzzle is reamed to remove the rifling at the muzzle of the barrel. This is to allow easier starting of the T/C Maxi-ball style bullet.

There are a couple of marks in the barrel bluing around the vent hole and some discoloration on the breech plug from cleaning. The rear sight is screw adjustable for windage and elevation. The elevation screw has distinct clicks, and windage scale is calibrated with engraved marks.

This .50 caliber carbine weighs 6.4 lbs. The trigger reach is 14-1/4", for a larger or taller shooter.

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English Fowling Gun, 10 gauge, 34" octagon-to-round barrel,, Ketland lock, checkered walnut, iron furniture, used, by J. Heselton

April 12, 2016, 7:14 am

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Part Number: AAP-720
This attractive 1820 era halfstock English Fowling Gun is stocked in black walnut and trimmed in browned iron furniture. The fowler is assembled around a 10 gauge Mark DeHaas octagon-to-round barrel that gives this smoothbore a modest weight and allows it to point easily. The R. E. Davis late Ketland lock has been polished and heat blued. This large bore English fowling gun was neatly assembled by J. Heselton. The fowler has a few small marks from use, and has been very well maintained.

The octagon-to-round barrel by Mark DeHaas is 10 gauge with a .775" diameter bore. The octagon breech transitions to round with a single wedding band. The 34" length gives this fowler a modest weight without being muzzle heavy. We recommend our 10 gauge wads and cards for use with this fowling gun. Use lead shot for upland game, or bismuth shot for waterfowl.

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Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Longrifle, .50 caliber, 41-1/2" Green Mountain barrel, curly maple, brass trim, large Siler lock, used

April 13, 2016, 7:26 am

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Part Number: AAP-762
This longrifle is stocked in a lovely piece of curly maple that has been stained to a golden brown with darker stripes of contrasting figure from the toe to the muzzlecap. The brass furniture was polished bright and has started to age to a mellow patina. The Green Mountain .50 caliber straight octagon barrel is finished to a dark brown. The large Siler flintlock is finished bright.

The 41-1/2" barrel is a slender 7/8" straight octagon. Cut rifled by Green Mountain rifle barrel company the .50 caliber bore is cut rifled with eight lands and grooves with a slow 1 in 70" twist for a tightly patched round ball. The bore is bright and has been well maintained. 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.

With an overall weight of 8.8 pounds and a trigger reach of 14-1/2" the rifle is perfectly setup for today's larger than average sized shooter.

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Fine Antique Flint Double Shotgun, 14 gauge 36-3/4" barrels, checkered walnut, engraved iron trim, signed Bate ~ London

April 28, 2016, 9:14 am

≫ Next: Virginia Fowler, 20 gauge, 46" octagon-to-round Getz barrel, Chamber's flintlock, black walnut, engraved brass trim, used, by James Klein

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Part Number: AAN-766
This antique double barrel flintlock shotgun has late 18th to very early 19th century styling. This smoothbore is stocked in European walnut with a checkered wrist. The iron furniture is neatly hand engraved. The flintlocks appear to be of excellent quality with a roller on the frizzen and a sliding safety. When the lock is at half cock the sliding safety can be pushed forward to secure the cock in position. The safety has to be manually withdrawn to cock the lock. The lock plate is signed BATE. The barrel is also stamped with a small tombstone markers mark initialed EB. We attribute this to the English gunmaker Edward Bate.

The 14 gauge Damascus barrels are 36-3/4" from the muzzle to the rear of the breech plug. The twist pattern is visible over the length of the barrels. The breech end of each barrel has a gold oval inlay marked Bate and London individually. The breech end of each barrel is stamped with three marks. A crown over CP London proof house proof mark, a tombstone star over EB makers' mark, and a crown over V, London proof house view mark. The right hand barrel measures .690" diameter at the muzzle, the left barrel measures .685" at the muzzle. The bores have a frosted appearance with some scattered light pitting.

Order our #WAD-14-A over powder cards, #WAD-14-B over shot cards, and #WAD-14-C fiber wads to enjoy shooting this fine antique double flint shotgun. Use only real lead shot, such as our #SHOT-BIRD-7.

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Virginia Fowler, 20 gauge, 46" octagon-to-round Getz barrel, Chamber's flintlock, black walnut, engraved brass trim, used, by James Klein

April 28, 2016, 9:14 am

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Part Number: AAP-806
This early Virginia fowler will be of great interest to French & Indian War era re-enactors, Revolutionary War era re-enactors, and primitive long hunters. Neatly hand finished the black walnut stock is trimmed in burnished brass furniture with hand engraved accents. The Getz 20 gauge barrel is finished to dark plum brown, and the Jim Chamber's English Fowler lock is polished armoury bright. This fine fowler is signed by contemporary builder James Klein. The fowler is very lightly used and appears to have been well maintained.

The fancy 20 gauge smooth bore 46" octagon-to-round barrel was custom made by John Getz. The barrel has a .620" bore diameter, and the bore is bright and has been well maintained. The 46" tapered octagon-to-round barrel has 15" of octagon, and wedding band transition to round. The tapered round barrel narrows to a small waist and flares slightly at the muzzle.

Trigger reach is 13-3/4" to fit today's average size shooter. Weighing only 7.1 pounds, this long gun holds steady due to the modest weight of the octagon-to-round barrel.

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Pennsylvania Longrifle, .50 caliber 42" Rice barrel, late Ketland flint lock, curly maple with repair to forend, brass trim, engraved patchbox

April 28, 2016, 9:14 am

≫ Next: Kentucky Pistol .45 caliber 8" barrel, L&R John Bailes flint lock, curly maple, brass trim, by C. D. Walker

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Part Number: AAP-804
This classic American flint longrifle captures the style of the Eastern Pennsylvania gun makers. Stocked in curly maple, trimmed in brass furniture, with a Rice straight octagon barrel, and Jim Chamber's late Ketland flint lock. The brass patchbox, triggerguard, and sideplate are hand engraved with a folk art style. The stock does have one repair to the forearm with a glued crack and missing chip.

The .50 caliber 42" by 7/8" straight octagon barrel, by Rice Barrel Company, is finished to a dark brown. The .50 caliber bore is rifled with seven square grooves with a 1 in 66" twist for patched round ball. The bore is bright and has been well maintained.

Rice Muzzle Loading Rifle Barrels are set between centers and milled octagonal, insuring a centered bore, concentric with the exterior, with no "run-out". Each barrel is stress relieved in an atmosphere controlled electric furnace, to eliminate work hardening or barrel warp, and to dampen harmonic vibrations or barrel whip. After the rifling has been cut, each bore is "ball burnished". A carbide bore-sizing die is pulled through the barrel, to insure bore dimension uniformity, eliminating any tight or loose spots inside the barrel. This critical procedure leaves the top of the lands smooth and polished, equaling the traditional lead lapping procedure. Rice barrels are Match grade quality, with bench rest capability. Rice barrels do not require lapping or extensive shooting to break-in.

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Kentucky Pistol .45 caliber 8" barrel, L&R John Bailes flint lock, curly maple, brass trim, by C. D. Walker

April 28, 2016, 9:14 am

≫ Next: York County Longrifle, .54 caliber, 42" swamped barrel, curly maple, raised carving, engraved brass, as-new, by R. Faddis

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Part Number: AAP-822
This Kentucky pistol is stocked in curly maple, stained to a light brown with golden undertones. The brass furniture has a hand burnished appearance and nicely compliments the tone of the stock. The straight octagon barrel and the L&R John Bailes flintlock are finished to a brown with a light patina. As-new unfired by contemporary maker C.D. Walker

The 8" straight octagon barrel has been draw filed smooth and finished to a patina gray brown. The .45 caliber bore is mirror bright, cut down from a rifle barrel blank the bore has a slow twist. The barrel is fitted with small brass blade front sight, a small flat top rear sight is fitted.

Finished to match the barrel, the L&R John Bailes flintlock has a crisp action and a well hardened frizzen. When using our best 5/8" knapped English gun flints, #FLINT-ENG-5, the lock will throw a shower of sparks into the pan. A stainless steel vent liner is well centered on the barrel, but the lock is positioned a bit low on the barrel. This has put the lower edge of the pan below the side flat of the barrel leaving a small amount of exposed wood on the lock mortise. This wood will be susceptible to charring during firing.

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York County Longrifle, .54 caliber, 42" swamped barrel, curly maple, raised carving, engraved brass, as-new, by R. Faddis

April 28, 2016, 9:14 am

≫ Next: Bucks County Longrifle, .50 caliber, 42" Green Mountain barrel, maple, brass, side opening patchbox, as-new, by Ed Dennis

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Part Number: AAP-710
This classic American flint longrifle is made in the style of early York County makers. The stock is hard and dense, making it an ideal choice for raised carving. The rifle is trimmed in hand burnished brass furniture, with tight metal to wood fit. The Colerain swamped barrel is finished to a dark blue, the Jim Chambers early Germanic flintlock has been heat blued to appear as a color case hardened finish. Signed by builder R. Faddis this is a fine example of a contemporary longrifle. The rifle appears to be as-new with only a few marks on the frizzen face.

A Colerain 44" swamped .54 caliber barrel serves as the heart of the rifle, finished to a dark blue the barrel nicely contrasts the tone set by the golden brown 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 with six deep “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, R. J. Faddis is engraved in script, on the top flat of the barrel. The barrel is fitted with a flat top rear sight dovetailed 10-1/2" 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 brass blade with integral base dovetailed behind the muzzle.

With an overall weight of 8.9 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" Green Mountain barrel, maple, brass, side opening patchbox, as-new, by Ed Dennis

May 1, 2016, 10:58 am

≫ Next: Christian's Spring Longrifle .58 caliber, 44" swamped barrel, curly maple, sliding wood patchbox, brass trim, used, signed by M. Miller

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Part Number: AAP-774
Styled after the late 18th century firearms that evolved in the Bucks County region of Pennsylvania. This classic golden age era fullstock flint rifle is influenced by the work of the Bucks County maker John Shuler, shown in Accouterments Volume 2 by Jim Johnson. Stocked in dark stained maple with raised and incised carved accents. The Bucks County Longrifles evolved along the lines of the nearby Lehigh Valley longrifles and often feature a large side opening patchbox, as fitted to this rifle. The 42" Green Mountain barrel and L&R flintlock are finished with a attractive brown. The barrel is signed by contemporary builder E. Dennis.

This longrifle is fitted with a 42" by 15/16" straight octagon Green Mountain barrel. The .50 caliber bore is cut rifled with eight lands and grooves with a 1 in 70" 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.

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Christian's Spring Longrifle .58 caliber, 44" swamped barrel, curly maple, sliding wood patchbox, brass trim, used, signed by M. Miller

May 4, 2016, 11:27 am

≫ Next: Kentucky Pistol .50 caliber, 10" Green Mountain barrel, L&R John Bailes flint lock, maple, limited iron trim, by L. Dawson

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Part Number: AAP-789
This attractive early Colonial era longrifle is obviously of Germanic heritage, but has several distinctly American features. The 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 .58 caliber longrifle is trimmed in brass furniture. The curly maple stock is attractively raised and incised carved, and is finished to a dark brown with golden undertones. This used longrifle is signed by contemporary builder Mike Miller.

The heart of the rifle is its .58 caliber barrel. Measuring 44" in length, the swamped octagon barrel is cut rifled with seven deep grooves, in a slow twist, for use with a patched round ball. The bore is rifled with the fancy radius groove rifling geometry, an extra cost option that provides easy cleaning. The barrel is finished to a dark blue with a light aged patina on the breech end from handling.

A barley corn style blade front sight is fitted to the front dovetail. A classic flat top rear sight is fitted forward of the balance point, allowing the rifle to be carried as easily as it is sighted. The large .58 caliber bore, and early style tapered and flared octagon barrel make the rifle balance nicely in your hands, and is very steady to aim, offhand.

With an overall weight of 8.7 pounds and a trigger reach of 13-3/4", this fine early Colonial rifle will properly fit today's average size shooter.

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