Help ID a contemporary flintlock

[AZ Muzzleloaders]

Purchased by a friend from the estate of Anthony Skulski. The letter "F" on the top flat.

 

[springfield art]

Purchased by a friend from the estate of Anthony Skulski. The letter "F" on the top flat.View attachment 319750View attachment 319751View attachment 319752View attachment 319753View attachment 319754View attachment 319755View attachment 319756View attachment 319757View attachment 319758

So mellow and handsome! I do wish more items were marked and dated; maybe there's something under the barrel? But I doubt it. Hope someone clues you in! Nice, nice rifle!!

 

[Cayman like]

Purchased by a friend from the estate of Anthony Skulski. The letter "F" on the top flat.View attachment 319750View attachment 319751View attachment 319752View attachment 319753View attachment 319754View attachment 319755View attachment 319756View attachment 319757View attachment 319758

I like it. One of a kind.

 

[BoomStick]

An 'f' for forte or loud? Nice rifle.

 

[Grenadier1758]

In some cases, we may never know who built some of the modern rifles even if the maker stamped information on the barrel as they made very few firearms and most for their own enjoyment. I have several rifles made in the 1970's and about all that is known about them is that they were made of quality components by builders in the St. Louis and St. Louis metro area.

The rifle pictured is well built and probably commissioned by the original owner. Any identifying markings will likely be on the underside of the barrel. It does appear to be a rifle that can be described as fine.