SOLD Beautiful .54 Leman Indian Trade Rifle

[BigSkyRambler]

Will consider payment plans, if interested. You have seen this one before. I bought it from a fine gentleman on this forum. Proved to be a bit heavy for me, so I bought a lighter rifle. What I was told is that this rifle began its life as a Green River Rifle Works .54 Flintlock Indian Trade Rifle kit. Original owner never assembled it. In 1996, the kit was given to former GRRW employee Gene Moss to complete. It is a little murky from here. It is unclear if the original kit barrel was used. GRRW did not stamp their kit barrels, as they did completed rifles. Or did Mr Moss use one of his own barrels? The top flat is stamped "NO. 39, G. MOSS and1996. The left side of the barrel near the breech is stamped GREEN RIVER upside down. This is clearly not GRRW's mark, but may have been Mr. Moss's way of indicating the rifle's genesis/pedegree. Underside of barrel stamped GENE E. MOSS and PRATHER. The inside of the butt is stamped GRRW, as is the trigger guard (no photo). In any event, this is a beautiful, well made rifle. Its 32" browned barrel has a patina finish. It is 1 1/16" across the flats and has a very good .54 bore with minor freckling. Looks like 1:66ish twist. The Tiger Maple stock is really outstanding in its grain and color. Brass fitted. LOP is 13 1/2". Single trigger. It weighs around 9 pounds. $1450 SHIPPED.

 

[BigSkyRambler]

Requisite bore photo.

 

[mark_fare]

Any idea what the barrel twist is?

 

[BigSkyRambler]

Any idea what the barrel twist is?

Need to check, but pretty certain it is a slow round ball twist. Will measure in a while.

 

[BigSkyRambler]

Any idea what the barrel twist is?

Little over 1/2 turn in 32" +/-, so probably 1:66.

 

[The Crisco Kid]

I don't want it but I like it and think that it's a fair price. $1550 won't buy much these days and it's a nice rifle for what he's asking.

 

[Snake Pleskin]

I'd buy it in a heart beat if I could. Fair price in todays world! Very nicely done!

 

[BigSkyRambler]

Reduced.

 

[BigSkyRambler]

BTT with updates.

 

[Hatman/2nd line]

If I was in the market for another gun I'd really consider this one. fair price too!

 

[ShootistJack]

Please, does this rifle have any cast off for the right handed shooter?
Is the barrel swamped?
I'm new to better quality muzzle loaders, ESPECIALLY flintlock rifles.
What's involved to clean it after shooting?
Is the barrel easily and quickly removed, and is the reinstall easy and quick, or does each of those procedures take 15 minutes?
Thank you for your patience with the ignorant, me!

 

[William O.]

Before I hijack this thread, I would suggest that you pose your questions regarding barrel removal, cleaning and quality on another section of the forum.

 

[MTFURY]

BigSky, I'm leaving tomorrow morning for a bear hunt in Canada but when I get back in 2 weeks I'll get ahold of you about this gun. Very interested in it.

 

[david w]

BigSky, I'm leaving tomorrow morning for a bear hunt in Canada but when I get back in 2 weeks I'll get ahold of you about this gun. Very interested in it.

Curiosity killed the cat.. How do you transport your guns and ammo across the border?

 

[Cholla]

Curiosity killed the cat.. How do you transport your guns and ammo across the border?

You stop and declare them at the border. They get inspected and if all is well, you go on your way. Just be aware that they do not allow many firearms that we can own. Bolt action and pump guns are okay. Some semi-autos are not. We downloaded the forms beforehand and had them filled out before crossing. Also be aware that if you have a record, some violations may prevent you from entering Canada. It is best to check beforehand.

 

[david w]

You stop and declare them at the border. They get inspected and if all is well, you go on your way. Just be aware that they do not allow many firearms that we can own. Bolt action and pump guns are okay. Some semi-autos are not. We downloaded the forms beforehand and had them filled out before crossing. Also be aware that if you have a record, some violations may prevent you from entering Canada. It is best to check beforehand.

Any problems coming back? Forgot to ask, are you going for griz? I hope you don't wind up froze to a tree!

 

[BozoMiller]

Good looking gun.

 

[MTFURY]

Any problems coming back? Forgot to ask, are you going for griz? I hope you don't wind up froze to a tree!

Black bears in Saskatchewan. Getting across the border is simple, just fill out a form before you get there and give them $25.00

 

[BigSkyRambler]

BigSky, I'm leaving tomorrow morning for a bear hunt in Canada but when I get back in 2 weeks I'll get ahold of you about this gun. Very interested in it.

It may still be here. Happy Hunting!

 

[BigSkyRambler]

Here is this rifle compared to original Leman Trade Rifle