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

June 8, 2016, 9:15 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-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

June 8, 2016, 9:15 pm

≫ Next: Offhand Target Rifle, .45 caliber 36" barrel, large Siler flint lock, curly maple halfstock, adjustable rear sight, browned iron, no rib, used

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

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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.

Offhand Target Rifle, .45 caliber 36" barrel, large Siler flint lock, curly maple halfstock, adjustable rear sight, browned iron, no rib, used

June 9, 2016, 9:41 pm

≫ Next: 1742 Light Dragoon Pistol, .58 caliber smoothbored 9-3/4" barrel, walnut, brass trim, BARBAR flint lock, new, unfired, by Leonard Day

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Part Number: AAP-400
Shaped in the style of halfstock rifles by Samuel Hawken this halfstock target rifle is stocked in figured maple and trimmed in browned iron furniture with a poured pewter forend cap. The large Siler flint lock is mated to a .45 caliber straight octagon barrel. No under barrel rib is fitted to reduce muzzle weight when fired off hand. The barrel is fitted with a tall blade front sight and a elevation and windage adjustable rear sight.

1742 Light Dragoon Pistol, .58 caliber smoothbored 9-3/4" barrel, walnut, brass trim, BARBAR flint lock, new, unfired, by Leonard Day

June 9, 2016, 9:41 pm

≫ Next: Virginia Smooth Rifle, .62 caliber, 46" Getz octagon-to-round barrel, curly maple, brass trim, Chambers lock, used, by C. Hesse

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Part Number: AAP-865
Built by the highly respected contemporary gun maker, Leonard Day is noted for his swivel breech flint rifles. This flint pistol is an excellent specimen. This elegant design is an exact replica of a pistol in Mr. Day's collection. The original English Light Dragoon Pistol was one of those ordered by Colonel Charles Churchill in 1742. Colonel Churchill's order was completed over the next three years with the final pistol being produced in 1745.

A detailed replicate of the originals, Mr. Day has produced every part of this replica military pistol. The round faced BARBAR marked lock, walnut stock, tapered round barrel and brass furniture are all unique to this gun. The barrel, which measures 9-3/4 inches length, has a .575" smooth bore that is mirror bright in as-new unfired condition.

Weight is a mere 2.2 pounds. It fits comfortably into the average size man's hand. Originally produced prior to the French and Indian War, this pistol would make a great piece for an impression of that Seven Year's War or the American Revolution.

Virginia Smooth Rifle, .62 caliber, 46" Getz octagon-to-round barrel, curly maple, brass trim, Chambers lock, used, by C. Hesse

June 9, 2016, 9:41 pm

≫ Next: Kentucky Pistol, .58 caliber, 10" octagon-to-round brass barrel, Queen Anne flintlock, maple, brass trim, engraved, used, by Gary White

≪ Previous: 1742 Light Dragoon Pistol, .58 caliber smoothbored 9-3/4" barrel, walnut, brass trim, BARBAR flint lock, new, unfired, by Leonard Day

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Part Number: AAP-473
This early Virginia flint smooth rifle will be of great interest to French & Indian War era re-enactors, Revolutionary War era re-enactors, and primitive long hunters. This smoothrifle is stocked in curly maple with incised carving and a large nickel silver inlay engraved with a bear paw on the buttstock. The traditional brass furniture is accented with folk art engraving. The stock does have some filler used on the inletting of the buttplate, lock mortise and ramrod entry pipe, which has a lighter tone than the stain used on the maple. Used it has some handling marks on the stock and marks on the brown lock and barrel finish

The fancy .62 caliber 20 gauge smooth bore 46" barrel was custom made by Getz Barrel Company. The barrel has a .620" bore diameter. 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 at the muzzle. The barrel is fitted with a flat top rear sight dovetailed 9-3/4" ahead of the breech and an iron turtle front sight soldered behind the muzzle.

Kentucky Pistol, .58 caliber, 10" octagon-to-round brass barrel, Queen Anne flintlock, maple, brass trim, engraved, used, by Gary White

June 9, 2016, 9:41 pm

≫ Next: French Type C Trade Pistol .62 caliber smoothbore, 7-1/4" octagon-to-round barrel, walnut stock, brass trim, blued, used by Danny Caywood

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Part Number: AAP-912
Stocked in curly maple, this Revolutionary War era flint pistol has a large .58 caliber rifled 10" octagon-to-round brass pistol barrel. The barrel and brass trim have started to age to a mellow patina, which nicely shades the engraving. The buttend is fitted with a grotesque mask. The breech end of the barrel is signed G.B. White with additional engraving along the top flats.

The small Queen Anne flint lock is pistol size, with a browned finish. The rounded plate, pan, and the elegant cock are of London's best style, popular from 1730 to 1770. Be sure to order a dozen of our 3/4" English gun flints, #FLINT-ENG-6, for best sparks. Used the brown shows some wear from firing and cleaning.

A stainless steel vent liner is installed into the breech end of the barrel. The vent hole is well centered both horizontally and vertically above the bottom of the pan.

French Type C Trade Pistol .62 caliber smoothbore, 7-1/4" octagon-to-round barrel, walnut stock, brass trim, blued, used by Danny Caywood

June 9, 2016, 9:41 pm

≫ Next: J. Henry ~ Boulton, Pennsylvania Scroll-Guard Pattern Trade Rifle, .54 caliber, 38" swamped octagon barrel, flintlock, curly maple, brass trim, used, signed by Don Pitsch

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Part Number: AAP-913
This nice little French Type C Trade Pistol was sent to us in very good used condition. Stocked in fine grain walnut, the pistol is trimmed in brass furniture and has a blued 7-1/4" octagon-to-round barrel. The blue finish at the breech end of the barrel displays normal wear from firing and cleaning. The furniture of the pistol is neatly engraved with various floral scenes.

Ignition for the pistol is provided by this small flint lock. Blued to match the barrel the lock has a heavy mainspring and has been properly tuned so that it throws a shower of sparks into the priming pan. From the pan the radiation of the priming charge passed through an externally coned vent hole to reach the main charge. We recommend our 3/4' knapped English flints for use with this pistol, our #FLINT-ENG-6.

J. Henry ~ Boulton, Pennsylvania Scroll-Guard Pattern Trade Rifle, .54 caliber, 38" swamped octagon barrel, flintlock, curly maple, brass trim, used, signed by Don Pitsch

June 10, 2016, 9:54 pm

≫ Next: Pennsylvania Hunter Carbine, .50 caliber with QLA muzzle, 22" octagon barrel, walnut, iron, flintlock, lightly used

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Part Number: AAP-867
This flint trade rifle will be of great interest to western fur traders. A replica of the J. Henry Scroll-Guard Pattern Trade Rifle from the 1834 - 1836 period. Originally produced in Boulton, Pennsylvania, documented to have been shipped to the American Fur Company, this is a correct style of longrifle for the rendezvous. Similar to the English Pattern this well made replica is stocked in curly maple and trimmed in brass furniture. The English styled flintlock is finished bright and the 38 " swamped octagon barrel is finished to a dark blue. The barrel is stamped by contemporary builder Don Pitcsh on the top flat. This rifle is used with a few handling marks on the stock, but appears to have been well maintained.

The .54 caliber Colerain barrel is 38" swamped octagon. The swamped barrel is thickest at the breech for strength, tapers to a narrow waist to reduce weight, and flares at the muzzle. The .54 caliber bore is cut rifled with six lands and radius grooves with a slow twist for a tightly patched round ball. The bore is bright and has been well maintained.

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Pennsylvania Hunter Carbine, .50 caliber with QLA muzzle, 22" octagon barrel, walnut, iron, flintlock, lightly used

June 10, 2016, 9:54 pm

≫ Next: Antique Ketland Trade Pistol .70 caliber smoothbore, 8-3/4" barrel, walnut, brass furniture, marked T. Ketland & Co.

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Part Number: AAP-887
This flintlock Thompson Center Pennsylvania Hunter Carbine is factory finished. This gun has a very few handling marks and the blue finish appears only lightly used with a few marks on the wedge key from disassembly.

The .50 caliber straight octagon barrel is 22" in length. 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. The bore is bright and clean. 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 6.3 lbs. The trigger reach is 14-1/4", to fit a larger or taller shooter..

Antique Ketland Trade Pistol .70 caliber smoothbore, 8-3/4" barrel, walnut, brass furniture, marked T. Ketland & Co.

June 13, 2016, 10:41 pm

≫ Next: Jaeger Rifle, .62 caliber, 31" Colerain swamped barrel, English walnut, brass trim, set triggers, by T. Hardy

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Part Number: AAN-489
This nice original antique pistol has English proof marks, and is marked T. Ketland & Co. on the lock plate. Stocked in English walnut, trimmed in brass furniture, the brass trim is decorated with a few lines of hand engraving.

The lock is a delightful example of a English flint lock, with a few engraved accents on the lock plate and a graceful goose neck cock. The pan does not have a external bridle. The lock has a strong mainspring, a smooth trigger release, and a secure half-cock notch. The T. Ketland marking is for Thomas Ketland. Similar locks will be found with W. Ketland markings, Thomas's eldest son.

The English walnut stock displays some wood shrinkage with the brass buttcap standing above the grip of the stock. The rear of the lock panel has a 1/2" long crack at the tail of the lock. The muzzle end of the stock has two repaired cracks tapering toward the forward ramrod pipe. The stock also has a crack down the centerline of the ramrod channel.

Jaeger Rifle, .62 caliber, 31" Colerain swamped barrel, English walnut, brass trim, set triggers, by T. Hardy

June 13, 2016, 10:41 pm

≫ Next: J. P. Beck Lebanon, Pennsylvania longrifle, .54 caliber, 38" Rice swamped barrel, curly maple, sliding wood patchbox, brass trim, as-new, by T. McCastle

≪ Previous: Antique Ketland Trade Pistol .70 caliber smoothbore, 8-3/4" barrel, walnut, brass furniture, marked T. Ketland & Co.

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Part Number: AAN-099
This German Jaeger is stocked in English walnut, and trimmed in brass furniture. The walnut stock is decorated with raised carving, and a sliding wood patchbox.

The R.E. Davis lock is hand burnished bright and contrasts nicely against the stock and barrel. The large caliber swamped barrel makes this rifle both lightweight and handy, exactly what a German hunter would find desirable. The rifle is signed by contemporary builder T. Hardy on the top flat of the barrel.

The .62 caliber 31" swamped barrel was cut rifled with a 1 in 66" twist by Colerain Barrel Company. 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.

J. P. Beck Lebanon, Pennsylvania longrifle, .54 caliber, 38" Rice swamped barrel, curly maple, sliding wood patchbox, brass trim, as-new, by T. McCastle

June 17, 2016, 12:09 am

≫ Next: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Longrifle, .50 caliber, 38" Colerain swamped barrel, brass trim, curly maple fullstock, Siler flint lock, used, signed by Matt Avance

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Part Number: AAP-859
This nice replica of a John Philip Beck - Lebanon township, Lancaster County Pennsylvania longrifle is as new, with only a few marks on the frizzen from testing. Lebanon township is located just to the north of Lancaster County. John Philip Beck was the preeminent gunsmith in this region from the late 1770's until his death in 1811. Dr. George Shumway suggests that J.P. Beck's unique style of rifle architecture changed little over this period, unlike many other gunsmiths, during the golden age of the American longrifle.

The rifle was constructed by contemporary gunmaker T. McCastle and is signed and dated on the top flat of the barrel. Stocked in curly maple with narrow bands of figure, the stock is stained to a dark brown with golden undertones. Neatly fitted with excellent metal to wood fit the brass furniture has a light aged patina. The Rice swamped barrel is finished to a dark brown, and the Jim Chamber's left hand large Siler flint lock has a pewter gray finish.

The Rice 38" swamped octagon .54 caliber cut rifled barrel is finished to a smooth dark brown. The large caliber and swamped profile make this rifle point easily, without being overly heavy. Cut rifled, the bore has 7 lands and grooves. Grooves are cut .016" deep, with round bottom rifling, twist is 1 turn in 66 inches. 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.

The front sight is a nickel silver blade, mounted 1-1/2" behind the muzzle. The lat top rear sight is dovetailed 8-1/2" from the breech.

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Longrifle, .50 caliber, 38" Colerain swamped barrel, brass trim, curly maple fullstock, Siler flint lock, used, signed by Matt Avance

June 17, 2016, 12:09 am

≫ Next: Tennessee Longrifle, .50 caliber, 42" Rice swamped barrel, late Ketland flint lock, maple, forged iron trim, new unfired, by S. Losey

≪ Previous: J. P. Beck Lebanon, Pennsylvania longrifle, .54 caliber, 38" Rice swamped barrel, curly maple, sliding wood patchbox, brass trim, as-new, by T. McCastle

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Part Number: AAP-917
Constructed and signed by contemporary gunmaker Matt Avance this Lancaster County, Pennsylvania longrifle is neatly assembled with a curly maple stock, brass and nickel silver furniture, Colerain swamped barrel, and large Siler flintlock. The rifle is used with some handling marks on the stock and wear on the finish from firing and cleaning.

The .50 caliber 38" swamped octagon barrel gives the rifle a modest weight without being overly muzzle heavy. The swamped barrel is thickest at the breech, tapers to a narrow waist, and flares slightly at the muzzle. Cut rifled by Colerain Barrel Company, the swamped barrel balances this rifle nicely in your hands. Six deep round bottom rifling grooves are cut with a slow twist for patched round ball. Round bottom rifling, sometimes called radius groove rifling, has no square inside corners, making it easy to wipe clean. The 38" octagon barrel is finished to a smooth brown finish. The top flat of the barrel is signed M Avance in script. A brass blade front sight is dovetailed behind the muzzle. The flat top rear sight is positioned 10" ahead of the breech. Shooters with corrective lenses or "older" eyes will find the extra distance from the breech easier to use.

With an overall weight of 7.5 pounds and a trigger reach of 14" this rifle is perfectly setup for today's average man-size shooter.

Tennessee Longrifle, .50 caliber, 42" Rice swamped barrel, late Ketland flint lock, maple, forged iron trim, new unfired, by S. Losey

June 17, 2016, 12:09 am

≫ Next: Antique Ketland Trade Pistol .70 caliber smoothbore, 8-3/4" barrel, walnut, brass furniture, marked T. Ketland & Co.

≪ Previous: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Longrifle, .50 caliber, 38" Colerain swamped barrel, brass trim, curly maple fullstock, Siler flint lock, used, signed by Matt Avance

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Part Number: AAP-933
This attractive Tennessee flint lock .50 caliber longrifle is trimmed in hand forged iron furniture, and stocked in maple. Many period rifles from the Appalachians were assembled with imported English locks. This rifle is fitted with very appropriate Jim Chambers late Ketland flintlock, which is mated to a single lever double set trigger. In new condition this rifle is assembled with a light patina finish on the lock, stock, and barrel. Constructed by contemporary builder Steve Losey, the barrel is signed and numbered on the top flat.

The 42" swamped octagon Rice Barrel Company gives this longrifle a modest weight, making it easy to handle. The .50 caliber bore is cut rifled with seven lands and grooves. The round bottom grooves are cut .016" deep, with a 1 turn in 66" for a tightly patched round ball. 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.

Antique Ketland Trade Pistol .70 caliber smoothbore, 8-3/4" barrel, walnut, brass furniture, marked T. Ketland & Co.

June 18, 2016, 1:08 am

≫ Next: Jaeger Rifle, .62 caliber, 31" Colerain swamped barrel, English walnut, brass trim, set triggers, by T. Hardy

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Part Number: AAN-489
This nice original antique pistol has English proof marks, and is marked T. Ketland & Co. on the lock plate. Stocked in English walnut, trimmed in brass furniture, the brass trim is decorated with a few lines of hand engraving.

The lock is a delightful example of a English flint lock, with a few engraved accents on the lock plate and a graceful goose neck cock. The pan does not have a external bridle. The lock has a strong mainspring, a smooth trigger release, and a secure half-cock notch. The T. Ketland marking is for Thomas Ketland. Similar locks will be found with W. Ketland markings, Thomas's eldest son.

The English walnut stock displays some wood shrinkage with the brass buttcap standing above the grip of the stock. The rear of the lock panel has a 1/2" long crack at the tail of the lock. The muzzle end of the stock has two repaired cracks tapering toward the forward ramrod pipe. The stock also has a crack down the centerline of the ramrod channel.

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Jaeger Rifle, .62 caliber, 31" Colerain swamped barrel, English walnut, brass trim, set triggers, by T. Hardy

June 18, 2016, 1:08 am

≫ Next: Northwest Trade Gun, 20 gauge, 42" octagon-to-round barrel, walnut, correct brass & iron trim, L&R trade lock, used

≪ Previous: Antique Ketland Trade Pistol .70 caliber smoothbore, 8-3/4" barrel, walnut, brass furniture, marked T. Ketland & Co.

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Part Number: AAN-099
This German Jaeger is stocked in English walnut, and trimmed in brass furniture. The walnut stock is decorated with raised carving, and a sliding wood patchbox.

The R.E. Davis lock is hand burnished bright and contrasts nicely against the stock and barrel. The large caliber swamped barrel makes this rifle both lightweight and handy, exactly what a German hunter would find desirable. The rifle is signed by contemporary builder T. Hardy on the top flat of the barrel.

The .62 caliber 31" swamped barrel was cut rifled with a 1 in 66" twist by Colerain Barrel Company. 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.

Northwest Trade Gun, 20 gauge, 42" octagon-to-round barrel, walnut, correct brass & iron trim, L&R trade lock, used

June 21, 2016, 2:13 am

≫ Next: CVA Mountain Rifle, .50 caliber, 32" barrel, flintlock, beech, iron, used

≪ Previous: Jaeger Rifle, .62 caliber, 31" Colerain swamped barrel, English walnut, brass trim, set triggers, by T. Hardy

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Part Number: AAP-919
Stocked in walnut, this flint 20 gauge smooth bore fowling gun is a replica of a North West Trade Gun, circa the early 19th century. The smoothbore is trimmed in a traditional mixture of iron and brass furniture with a serpent sideplate. The 42" octagon-to-round barrel is mated to a color case hardened L&R trade lock. Used, the stock has a number of handling marks, most on the forearm and forend.

The 42" long octagon-to-round barrel is over 1" octagon at the breech, tapering to sixteen sides, with a wedding brand transition to tapered round. The bore measures .625" inside diameter, and has a chocolate brown finish. The brown shows very little wear around the vent or breech, so this nice gun appears to have seen little use. The top flat of the barrel is marked with the Fox in a Circle trade mark and London stamp, both commonly found on original antique trade guns. Correctly made with no rear sight, this gun qualifies for NMLRA trade gun match events, shooting patched round balls at paper targets, and shot charges at clay birds. It will be a powerful deer hunting gun, accurate to about 100 yards, very handy in thick brush.

CVA Mountain Rifle, .50 caliber, 32" barrel, flintlock, beech, iron, used

June 21, 2016, 2:13 am

≫ Next: English Flint Fowling Gun, 20 gauge, 36" Colerain octagon-to-round barrel, maple, brass trim, L&R Queen Anne flint lock, as-new, by gun maker J.A. Wymore

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Part Number: AAP-923
This CVA Mountain Rifle was finished from a kit. The beech stock is stained as maple. The rifle is trimmed in browned iron furniture with nickel silver cap box and oval escutcheons around the ramrod pipes. A poured pewter forend cap is fitted to the stock. The Maslin style flint lock is factory engraved, finished to a dark brown, and features a fly detent to allow the use of the double set triggers.

Two steel keys retain the .50 caliber barrel. The barrel is mounted with a hooked breech, for easy cleaning. Remove the ramrod, withdraw the key, an the barrel will lift out for easy cleaning. Clean it with hot soapy water, dry, oil, and re-assemble. The .50 caliber bore is bright and clean.

English Flint Fowling Gun, 20 gauge, 36" Colerain octagon-to-round barrel, maple, brass trim, L&R Queen Anne flint lock, as-new, by gun maker J.A. Wymore

June 22, 2016, 2:15 am

≫ Next: English Fowler 20 gauge, 42-1/2" octagon-to-round barrel, walnut stock, brass trim, L&R Queen Anne lock, by John Donelson

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Part Number: AAP-934
This full length view above, reveals the slender overall appearance of this long fowling gun. This is the classic English fullstock fowling gun architecture, that was popular on American flint fowling guns of the 1760 - 1790 era. Stocked in maple trimmed in polished brass, the 36" octagon-to-round barrel and L&R lock are finished to a dark brown. The breech of the barrel is signed by contemporary builder J.A. Wymore. This fowler is as-new with a few marks on the frizzen face from testing.

The 20 gauge Colerain 36" octagon-to-round barrel is tapered octagon for the last 12" near the breech. The barrel tapers to a double wedding band transition, and is tapered and turned round to the muzzle. The round portion flares slightly near the muzzle, bringing the front sight to the correct plane for easy sighting. Tapered barrels have a slight advantage, causing the bore to be very slightly elevated when sighting, which helps compensate for trajectory. The 20 gauge bore, .615" diameter is bright in as-new condition.

The front sight is a classic fowling gun sight, made of brass. No rear sight is fitted, nor is one expected on a flint fowling gun. Thus, 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.

English Fowler 20 gauge, 42-1/2" octagon-to-round barrel, walnut stock, brass trim, L&R Queen Anne lock, by John Donelson

July 17, 2016, 3:14 pm

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

≪ Previous: English Flint Fowling Gun, 20 gauge, 36" Colerain octagon-to-round barrel, maple, brass trim, L&R Queen Anne flint lock, as-new, by gun maker J.A. Wymore

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Part Number: AAP-786
This flint lock fowler features 1750 to 1770 era styling with brass trim, walnut stock, and round faced lock. Stocked in American black walnut the fowler is assembled around a 20 gauge 42-1/2" octagon-to-round Colerain barrel mated to a round faced L&R lock. Assembled by contemporary builder John Donelson

The heart of the fowler is a 20 gauge, .615" bore, octagon-to-round Colerain barrel. Measuring 42-1/2" in length the barrel has a 15" tapered octagon breech with a single wedding band to round. The barrel is fitted with a small flat top rear sight and brass front sight. The rear sight eliminates this smoothbore from 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.