Flintlock from my dad.

[bmorton31411]

I have inherited a flintlock made by Jack Crockford (in Georgia). Photos attached. Wondering what caliber it is....what's it's value. I shot it a few times as a boy back in the 1970's. Hasn't been fired since then, but in excellent condition based on it's appearance and where it was stored (gun safe with humidity packs in it). Any thoughts?

 

[Kansas Jake]

Nice looking rifle and a great heirloom. No clue on caliber but looking at the muzzle would guess 45 or 50 caliber.

 

[bmorton31411]

Nice looking rifle and a great heirloom. No clue on caliber but looking at the muzzle would guess 45 or 50 caliber.

Thank you. There's some supplies too I will look through.....no ammunition that I can find. Just cleaning stuff. Thanks!

 

[nchawkeye]

Take a tape measure, hold it over the muzzle and you should be able to get an idea of the bore size, looks like a .40 or .45 caliber..

 

[Jim K]

That gun is everything I like!!

 

[smo]

If the gun was built in the 1970’s ….45 cal rifles were real popular back then.

Great looking gun

 

[morehops52]

You're very lucky to have that beautiful rifle pass on down to you. to my eye I'd say 45 or 50. The accessories may give you the caliber. A cleaning jag or brush should get you close .

 

[TDM]

Beautiful rifle. Hope you get to shoot it again.

 

[Eric Krewson]

It appears to be a well-made rifle, if the bore isn't rusty and pitted it would be worth in the $1000-$1200 range.

 

[hanshi]

Beautiful rifle. Jack did an excellent job building it. Is the barrel straight or swamped?

 

[Uncle Miltie]

Nice rifle, quality build. I'd value it at $1500.

 

[bmorton31411]

Beautiful rifle. Jack did an excellent job building it. Is the barrel straight or swamped?

Straight.

Thanks,

Bryan

 

[MTplainsman]

I know one thing... it's a good looking rifle. I would stick a light in the barrel to make sure there is no major pitting, then I would swap out the flint for a fresh one, and I'd go shoot that thing. Your Dad would want you to shoot it and enjoy it, and keep it living on...

 

[APG]

Beautiful rifle. I would say that it's priceless being that you inherited from your father and it will go up in price when you give it to your child. Just my thoughts.