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Lot 2094:Flintlock American Long Rifle

December 2nd, 2017|Rock Island, IL

Lot 2094:Flintlock American Long Rifle

December 2nd, 2017|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$2,000 - $3,000

Flintlock American Long Rifle

Likely built in the 1830s-1850s. The side plates are the same style used on multiple New England rifles. Similar patch box styles have been found on rifles attributed to Wolfgang Haga of Reading, Pennsylvania. Features a reversed blade front sight, notch rear sight, "J. COOPER" lock, and tension secured patch box door.

ConditionVery good as professionally reconverted to flintlock configuration with a mix of dark brown patina and applied brown finish on the iron, heavy corrosion at the breech, lighter pitting and oxidation elsewhere, aged patina on the brass, and minor marks and scratches. The wood is also very good with repairs above the nose of the lock and left side of the forend tip, some minor dents and hairline cracks, and general light scratches. Mechanically needs work: the lock is functional, but the trigger does not engage properly.

Details

ManufacturerUnknown

ModelFlintlock Rifle

TypeRifle

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge45

Barrel37 1/2 inch octagon

Finishbrown

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page77