SOLD Flintlock for Sale

[EcoRover]

Dixie Tennessee Mountain rifle. Looks about like mine (a .50), which I built from a kit c. 1980. Good rifle although my trigger has gotten a little wonky of late. Hole in the stock is (was) a grease hole for your patches.

 

[EcoRover]

I remember hearing an alternative to the "grease hole" being used as a mortar where a little powder could be put in and a ball used to grind into fine priming powder. I have no idea if its true but struck me as far more logical. Priming powder without a seperate horn and an open container of grease seems messy without some type of cover.

Although I use 4F in the pan, it's not necessary. A bit of 3F or even 2F from the horn seems to serve just as well. And yes, the hole in the stock was at the time described as a grease hole, kind of a 1970s-80s fad.

 

[Nor'Easter]

Dixie Gun Works Tennessee Mountain Rifle (kit version). It has the cherry stock and likely .50 15/16 barrel. A .32 Squirrel Rifle model will have a 13/16 barrel, this appears larger than that.

Is that some kind of Japanese cherry. It doesn't look like American Black cherry.

 

[EcoRover]

I have two that are one serial apart. I am sure they were kits as I had to have some things fixed that would not have made it out the door in a production gun. I asked Dixie and, in their rudeness, they blew me off saying the records were not digitized.

Mine built from kit has no serial number, and other Dixie kit guns I've seen also had no serial number.

 

[Y2GREY]

Is that some kind of Japanese cherry. It doesn't look like American Black cherry.

Yes, it is a Japanese Cherry stock. I do have a very early build (#133) that has a walnut stock with slightly more drop at the toe and narrow barrel. #324 has a 7/8 inch barrel and cherry stock with the same drop as later builds like my #6969.

 

[EcoRover]

Is that some kind of Japanese cherry. It doesn't look like American Black cherry.

Yes, Dixie TN Mtn Rifles were stocked with Japanese cherry. Some hated it but it grows on you.

 

[Nor'Easter]

The OP's rifle's wood looks more like the european walnut? on one of my early Pedersoli rifles.

 

[Y2GREY]

Yes, Dixie TN Mtn Rifles were stocked with Japanese cherry. Some hated it but it grows on you.

A few differences between an early build and later builds… The top rifle is walnut, the bottom is cherry, both have L&R locks

 

[Commodore Swab]

Although I use 4F in the pan, it's not necessary. A bit of 3F or even 2F from the horn seems to serve just as well. And yes, the hole in the stock was at the time described as a grease hole, kind of a 1970s-80s fad.

You are of course basing this on the assumption that the powder back then was a comparable quality to what you use.

 

[Smokey Plainsman]

I remember hearing an alternative to the "grease hole" being used as a mortar where a little powder could be put in and a ball used to grind into fine priming powder. I have no idea if its true but struck me as far more logical. Priming powder without a seperate horn and an open container of grease seems messy without some type of cover.

There have been countless original rifles found still containing grease remnants.

 

[Commodore Swab]

There have been countless original rifles found still containing grease remnants.

As I said, something I had heard that too sounded more logical is all

 

[Nor'Easter]

EcoRover's rifle looks like cherry.


The OP's rifle looks like a different type of wood.

Legit question, not trying to start a row / fracas.

 

[rob2grison]

It measures about 11mm, so I would guess it is a .40 caliber. I hope that helps.

 

[tx_basser]

Can u post pics of inside of bore to see if shiney, pitted, dark, etc

 

[Brian Gibbs]

Is that some kind of Japanese cherry. It doesn't look like American Black cherry.

Really?

 

[jhgray]

I'd say it's a Dixie Tennessee rifle. And it looks to be the same cherry stock. I refinished the stock on my left handed 50 cal. Dixie Tennessee rifle, looks a great deal alike. It is an awesome shooter and a very dependable flintlock.

 

[Y2GREY]

It measures about 11mm, so I would guess it is a .40 caliber. I hope that helps.

These photos sure make it look like a 13/16 barrel which means the original .32 was rebored or replaced. This should be a nice rifle. I have a Hatfield in .45 that‘s 13/16. It comes in at just over 6lbs and is my all day carry deer rifle. This is going to be a good get for some one.

 

[Brian Gibbs]

I can tell by the photos that this is 11/16 . Believe me I have a micro eye. The wood is for sure cherry from the Philippines. The Japanese hate to cut down cherry trees. I know where cherry wood comes from. NO ONE is going to have a Miroku barrel rebored. Please.

 

[Nor'Easter]

Rob2G.
As this is your rifle you're trying to sell, please...
How much does your rifle weigh?
How long is the barrel on your rifle?
How wide is your barrel "across the flats"?
What is the actual caliber of your rifle?

Don't need a micrometer reading or weight to a 1/4 Oz, just reasonably accurate (lots of guys on here use their bathroom scales).

Pictures with examples:
* 15/16" ATF (across the flats)
* 1/2" (.50 cal) bore
* approx 2.5" drop at heel (nice, not needed)
* 29" long barrel
* 44.5" OAL (overall length)
* 13 5/8" trigger pull (nice to include)
* weight 7.4lbs on bathroom scales.

I think if you get some of this info to go with your rifle it will sell pretty quickly. NE

 

[rick1964]

Wow. Yea it’s a Dixie gun for sure. You can tell it all lock triggers. It’s almost for sure 50. And prolly 15/16. Not 11/16. If it all functions as it should. And that can be the issue with some 1970 Dixie mountain rifles. It is a great gun. They almost always shoot ! This is a great price on one. Allowing the lock is in good shape. Triggers working proper. Do need a bore light pic also. Just to be sure.