SOLD Beautiful .54 Flintlock With Important Association

[BigSkyRambler]

SOLD PENDING FUNDS. UPDATE: Jack Brooks has confirmed that Mr. Moller likely built this rifle for himself. This rifle is a Beauty. It was part of the estate of the late George D. Moller who was well known for his books on colonial and post colonial American martial arms. The .54 barrel is 38" Straight taper and 1.05" across flats. Nicely browned. It has a single trigger. The stock is a blonde Tiger Maple that reflects a variety of colors as you turn it in the light. Furniture is brass and patchbox is full of extra flints, jags, etc. While the frizzen shows wear, I do not believe the rifle has been fired, as only the slightest oil came out of the bottom of the breech. It is possible that Mr. Moller built this rifle, but I have no documentation. His last name is engraved in script on lock and a small GDM stamp is on underside of buttstock. Still researching this. I would rate the condition not quite 100% due to some scratches on lock that appear to have been caused by a burr on the cock. The photos say more than I can type. Reduced to $2000 + Shipping.

 

[BigSkyRambler]

More photos.

 

[Elkhorse]

Very Nice!

 

[bldtrailer]

Photo of muzzle and do you know the barrel make?

 

[BigSkyRambler]

Photo of muzzle and do you know the barrel make?

Pic of muzzle. No idea of barrel. Pins are too nice to punch out and I have bad luck getting them back in.

 

[Cvkotvkse]

This rifle is a Beauty. It was part of the estate of the late George D. Moller who was well known for his books on colonial and post colonial American martial arms. The .54 barrel is 38" Straight taper. Nicely browned. It has a single trigger. The stock is a blonde Tiger Maple that reflects a variety of colors as you turn it in the light. Furniture is brass and patchbox is full of extra flints, jags, etc. While the frizzen shows wear, I do not believe the rifle has been fired, as only the slightest oil came out of the bottom of the breech. It is possible that Mr. Moller built this rifle, but I have no documentation. His last name is engraved in script on lock and a small GDM stamp is on underside of buttstock. Still researching this. I would rate the condition not quite 100% due to some scratches on lock that appear to have been caused by a burr on the cock. The photos say more than I can type. $2200 + Shipping.View attachment 102774View attachment 102775View attachment 102776View attachment 102777View attachment 102778View attachment 102779View attachment 102780View attachment 102781View attachment 102782View attachment 102783

I have been seriously kicking myself for not going after that one when it came up on RIA... Have been wanting an early Virginia /Colonial-style in .50 or .54, but couldn't get a clear enough image of the posted pic to know what it really was. With the clarity of the pics you posted, I think I will go do do my Charlie-Brown-banging-his-head-on-a-tree imitation...

 

[BigSkyRambler]

I have been seriously kicking myself for not going after that one when it came up on RIA... Have been wanting an early Virginia /Colonial-style in .50 or .54, but couldn't get a clear enough image of the posted pic to know what it really was. With the clarity of the pics you posted, I think I will go do do my Charlie-Brown-banging-his-head-on-a-tree imitation...

Thanks. Life has offered you a second chance!

 

[BigSkyRambler]

oops

 

[erhunter]

Just curious, what is the flat to flat measurement of the barrel? Thanks!

 

[BigSkyRambler]

Just curious, what is the flat to flat measurement of the barrel? Thanks!

It is 1.05"

 

[Wallaby Damned]

She’s gorgeous. If I didn’t have a custom jaëger I’d be on this one. Beautiful piece of lumber.

 

[Hatman/2nd line]

Very nice rifle!

 

[springfield art]

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You've certainly supplied good detailed photos for this. Good luck with your sale. Nice.

 

[BigSkyRambler]

You've certainly supplied good detailed photos for this. Good luck with your sale. Nice.

Thanks. And I can provide many more photos, if asked. Also, references from this very site.

 

[muzzlediscipline]

... Also, references from this very site.

@BigSkyRambler is great to deal with

 

[Magicald]

I’ll take it. PM sent

thanks!