Dixie Mountain Flintlock .32 value

[Seabee Chief]

Hi Guys. I was just curious. I picked up a Dixie Mt Flintlock in .32. It’s a good shooter. Barrel needs to be refinished and a better set of sights. It’s a used gun I got at an auction. Paid a hundred bucks for it. Does anyone have an idea of the value? Not considering selling but just curious of the value and if I got a good deal. Thanks.

 

[olskool]

i know this, it's worth more than you paid!

 

[Terry Lightle]

Think you have done well congrats now go have fun with it

 

[hanshi]

It's a nice squirrel rifle and very good looking as well. Start shooting it and having fun!

 

[EC121]

The Dixie Mountain rifles are accurate but heavy, and they use the old Ashmore lock. No parts are available. At that price you could afford to replace the lock and still be below current prices.

 

[Seabee Chief]

I have not pulled the barrel. The only markings I can find anywhere is on the top of the barrel. It says “ Dixie Gun Works Union City Tennessee. I have heard that some of these had barrels made in Spain. Any more info would be appreciated

 

[Flint62Smoothie]

The early ones with a brass patchbox were fire locks from Spain. I believe that one to have been built by Miroku, the Japanese arms company that also makes Browning rifle and shotguns (if they still do). I'd say that's at least a $400 to $500 value.

 

[Seabee Chief]

The early ones with a brass patchbox were fire locks from Spain. I believe that one to have been built by Miroku, the Japanese arms company that also makes Browning rifle and shotguns (if they still do). I'd say that's at least a $400 to $500 value.

Thank you so much. It shoots rb’s almost in the same hole at 25 yards. I just need to shoot it more

 

[Kansas Jake]

Very nice rifle for the money. I agree with Flint62smoothie on value.

 

[springfield art]

Real bargain for a hundred. Gotta be worth 3 times that anyway! I'd love to stumble on one! The old Dixie's that were made in Belgium are highly sought after; don't know if yours is one, but it looks sweet! Good luck!

 

[R Ellis]

I have seen some sale on Gun Broker for $800 and more

 

[sturmkatze]

Hi Guys. I was just curious. I picked up a Dixie Mt Flintlock in .32. It’s a good shooter. Barrel needs to be refinished and a better set of sights. It’s a used gun I got at an auction. Paid a hundred bucks for it. Does anyone have an idea of the value? Not considering selling but just curious of the value and if I got a good deal. Thanks.

What a steal. You lucked out. I’m so jealous.

 

[andy52]

Real bargain for a hundred. Gotta be worth 3 times that anyway! I'd love to stumble on one! The old Dixie's that were made in Belgium are highly sought after; don't know if yours is one, but it looks sweet! Good luck!

I have a Ted Turne (pre-dixie)Belgium made in 1956 for sale if you're interested PM me.
It's a .40 cal. flint.

 

[Crockford]

Great buy, hope you enjoy shooting it. It will be a great squirrel rifle and a fun range gun.

 

[Muley Gil]

I have a Ted Turne (pre-dixie)Belgium made in 1956 for sale if you're interested PM me.
It's a .40 cal. flint.

Do you mean Turner Kirkland, who founded Dixie Gun Works?

 

[springfield art]

I have a Ted Turne (pre-dixie)Belgium made in 1956 for sale if you're interested PM me.
It's a .40 cal. flint.

Thank you but not at this time. Best regards.

 

[Seabee Chief]

Well being new to flint locks I am learning. Sometimes frustrating to tell the truth. Last time I shot it was off a lead sled and at 25 yards balls were touching 5 in a row. No hesitation it ignition. Yesterday ran a few windex patches then some dry patches to make sure it was clean and dry. Ran a pick in the touch hole. Checked for good spark before loading. Loaded and primed both with 3F. No Boom.
Blew out the pan till clean, wiped it out. Checked for spark. No spark. Played with it for awhile and finally got 2 shots off with delayed ignition. Pan it 3/4 filled with powder away from the hole.. at least with those 2 shots still using sled I broke 2 clay pidgins at 60 yards. guess it will take time. But sure gets frustrating.

 

[andy52]

Do you mean Turner Kirkland, who founded Dixie Gun Works?

Yep I was headed out the door when I typed that my bad...

 

[mule163]

Hi Guys. I was just curious. I picked up a Dixie Mt Flintlock in .32. It’s a good shooter. Barrel needs to be refinished and a better set of sights. It’s a used gun I got at an auction. Paid a hundred bucks for it. Does anyone have an idea of the value? Not considering selling but just curious of the value and if I got a good deal. Thanks.

 

[Y2GREY]

Great rifle although a bit muzzle heavy. It was made in Japan. That is a DGW Tennessee Squirrel Rifle. It should have a production number proceeded by an S to indicate Squirrel Rifle opposite of the touch hole. If there is no number the barrel may have been replaced or it may be a kit.