SOLD .54 Caliber English Styled Rifle

[Ed Pilkington]

I arrived in Boone, NC in 1970. There were few deer in the NW Appalachian mountains at that time. I taught 30 years at App State always living in the city. Now the deer are so plentiful we can’t keep flowers or grow A garden. By law, I cannot use a firearm in the city limits. I can however use a bow or crossbow but it’s so messy And neighbors don’t enjoy seeing a dead deer in their yard. My .625 homebuilt flintlock smoothbore however will drop‘em where they stand. Just need to be sure about a backstop. Going to petition the city fathers about the adoption of an extended season through an urban hunting designation and allowing muzzleloader use of appropriate size, etc. what say ye?

 

[SOLANCO]

Philadelphia suburbs are over populated with deer. So are the city parks and I have heard of city paid hunters thinning those herds. Accidents involving suicidal deer are common.

Knew a guy in Chester County who was so fed up with landscape damage that he used a silenced .22 unmentionable to kill quite a few in his yard, so I expect your flintlock will be more than adequate.

 

[Rawhide67]

I say we've hi jacked Iron Jim's thread, now back to the sale of a beautiful flintlock.

 

[Flintlock Whiskey]

.54 Caliber English rifle, featuring a 39"long octagon to round match crowned barrel, tall drift adjustable sights, relief carved curly maple full stock, engraved brass hardware, sling swivels and sling, Caywood locks, tuned by Brad Emig of Cabin Creek. Both locks are fitted to the rifle, thus if replacement locks or parts are difficult to acquire a highly tuned spare is provided. This is a very accurate rifle that will deliver 5 consecutive shots into the X ring at 50 yards. $2,676.00 plus actual insured shipping. If interested please contact me at [email protected] Thanks.

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My wife caught me staring at the pics and thought I was looking at naked super models. I guess I had the same kind of look on my face?

 

[Flintlock Whiskey]

It will print one ragged hole off a bench. The white lightning flash hole liner and Emig improved ignition creates a very fast lock time. I think the gun actually discharges before the hammer falls, since as soon as the flint hits the frizzen the sparks begin to shower.

May I ask where you purchased your touch hole liner?

 

[Sparkitoff]

What is the load that produces that level of accuracy?

 

[jefair1]

My wife caught me staring at the pics and thought I was looking at naked super models. I guess I had the same kind of look on my face?

 

[Iron Jim Rackham]

The liner is Jim Chamber's White Lightning. I use 75 grains of 3FG, a .010 greased patch and a .530 round ball. I was pleased enough with the 75 yard offhand target to post it, but off a bench at 50 yards it will literally cut the X out of the target.

 

[SOLANCO]

The president of a shooting club I was in years ago put two big gun safes in his basement. His wife was watching "her shows" on TV. After his umpteenth trip by her carrying guns to the basement she screamed "How many ________ guns do you have ?!?!?!?

 

[Iron Jim Rackham]

Anyone who can answer that question doesn't have enough guns

 

[Iron Jim Rackham]

Both locks are fitted to the stock and tuned by Brad Emig. The second lock has never been fired.

 

[Emery1791]

Beautiful rifle.

 

[UndeadPoet]

The president of a shooting club I was in years ago put two big gun safes in his basement. His wife was watching "her shows" on TV. After his umpteenth trip by her carrying guns to the basement she screamed "How many ________ guns do you have ?!?!?!?

The correct answer is, “One less than I need.”

 

[Iron Jim Rackham]

Yes, the sling and frizzen cover are included, but the horn and bag are not

 

[GriscomRun]

Is your sling removable ? Can you show us photos of how it is attached ?

 

[Iron Jim Rackham]

Yes it is. The sling features a fire blued button and sling swivel. I'll post pictures when I can take some daylight photos.

 

[RayjHindle]

That is one gorgeous rifle. Too bad for me!

 

[Iron Jim Rackham]

SOLD!

 

[Iron Jim Rackham]

While I appreciate the continuing interest, the rifle has been sold

 

[ArtyGunner]

Beautiful rifle.