A superb American rifle

[hawkeye1755]

Made by one of New England’s most noted riflesmiths,J. S. DUTTON / JAFFREY, N.H., it represents an impressive example of his finest quality work. Weight about 14 pounds. Overall length 43” with heavyweight 32” octagon barrel,.36 caliber deeply rifled bore.

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[50cal.cliff]

Schaaaaaaaaaaaazaaaam! That's a beaut! Little too ornate for the field though!
Thanks for posting Undertaker!

 

[Pork Chop]

Any relation to Zonie? :rotf:

 

[renovato]

Any relation to Zonie? :rotf:

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That's sure a gorgeous rifle. I always love the ornate ones. I especially like the heavy, detailed buttplate on that one. Quite unique.

You don't see many with a scope. I picked up a heavy bench gun last year that was set up for a period scope, so I may put one on.

 

[Stumpkiller]

Any relation to Zonie? :rotf:

Similar work, but too much wood showing on that one. :wink:

And Zonie doesn't favor tele-o-scopes.

Nice piece, all the same!

 

[silverfox]

Maybe it's not a telescope. Could be one of the tube sights. They were popular and a lot cheaper than glass back then. IMHO
Fox :hatsoff:

Don't pick on Zonie he does his best and thats more than a lot of us do.

 

[Emet Huntsman]

If I had that I would take it into the field just to watch the expressions of my friends! :blah: :haha:

 

Parson,

That rascal is 14 lbs. I'd want a couple a bowls of wheaties first before I tote that bad boy in the field for a day.

Jay

 

[BLAHMAN]

What's the reference on the pictures?

 

[Doc Arroyo]

Damn, Undertaker. You sure do like them fancy rifles!

Keep up the good work finding these pictures. :thumbsup:

 

[smo]

Very nice :bow:

 

[jtmattison]

Any relation to Zonie? :rotf:

Can't be. Not enough inlays. :haha:

Nice rifle.

Personally though I like Zonie's work better.

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HD

 

Dang UT, you always find the best pics! :thumbsup: :hatsoff:

 

[Zonie]

Nothin' like a few inlays to spice things up, ah says. :grin:

 

[Mulebrain]

Interesting suicide door patchbox :grin:

 

[richl]

I'm new to this great forum, (my first post!) and pretty new to black powder, so pardon my ignorance on this one, but is "J.S. Dutton" a current, modern builder?

I'm asking, because Jaffrey, NH is almost in my backyard (I'm in northern MA), and I'm wondering what experts, builders, etc., might be right outside my door, as I get deeper into these rifles.

Thanks in advance,
Rich