St. Louis Style Flintlock Long Rifle
Similar Sale History
View More Items in Guns & FirearmsRelated Guns & Firearms
More Items in Guns & Firearms
View MoreRecommended Weapons & Armor
View MoreItem Details
Description
The St. Louis gun makers made the rest of the stock thicker from top to bottom than Eastern makers. Also, larger calibers for dangerous big game. This 50 caliber is a "Mountain Man" era rifle of the 1830's. Flintlocks were more popular in the mountains as it could be several hundred miles to pick up percussion caps but every stream bed had flint. Brass crescent moon tacked into wrist at right side. Brass star tacked into right hand cheek piece. Tacked "wave" decoration beneath the star. Brass fish tacked into the wrist on the left side. . Line of brass tacks on comb ahead of buttplate.35" barrel. Ramrod present with brass hangers. Brass tacked plate holding lockwork. Brass strip inlaid underneath buttstock with designs. Hammer not operational. 52" L.
Buyer's Premium
- 25%
St. Louis Style Flintlock Long Rifle
Estimate $1,200 - $1,600
Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in Harrisburg, PA, usSee Policy for Shipping
Payment
Related Searches
TOP