JP Henry Flintlock Trade Rifle

[BP Addict]

I went to a local gun show last weekend. There was an unfired 54 caliber Flintlock Trade Rifle marked JP Henry. I got confused. At first, I thought it was a factory copy. I forgot that the original gun would have been JJ Henry. A quick internet search came up with Jim Searles' JP Gunstocks company out of Las Vegas, NV. I met Jim a couple of times at Rendezvous in Southern California. Nice guy who did great work. I've heard that he has since passed on.

The dealer was not familiar with muzzleloaders. He had it marked for $700. I picked it up for $650!

I'll post some photos as soon as I can.

Thanks!

Walt

 

[Grenadier1758]

Basically, I'd have to say that you did find a very nice rifle just based on the pedigree. We are waiting impatiently for the photos!

 

[Rock Home Isle]

Looking forward to the visuals…

 

[rusty]

Yeah, a few pictures would be nice...

 

[Cruzatte]

Can't wait for the pix.

 

[duca]

Yep, he made a nice Rifle! Let’s see it!

Anthony

 

[david w]

We're waiting!

 

[BP Addict]

We're waiting!

I just got back from a trip to California. I'll have them before the end of the week.

Thanks!

Walt

 

[hanshi]

Bout time.

 

[BP Addict]

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Thanks!

Walt

 

[duca]

Dude, you need to remove those Philip Screws from the butt plate!

 

[Andrewmtnman]

Nice rifle and great price! My JP gunstock McCoy is similar in the fact that there are no visible pins holding the barrel to the stock. Either he hid them very, very well or the barrel is held on through the ramrod pipes. If you know please do tell

 

[BP Addict]

Nice rifle and great price! My JP gunstock McCoy is similar in the fact that there are no visible pins holding the barrel to the stock. Either he hid them very, very well or the barrel is held on through the ramrod pipes. If you know please do tell

They are through the pipes just like Pedersoli.

Thanks!

Walt

 

[BP Addict]

Dude, you need to remove those Philip Screws from the butt plate!

I know, right? I've listed it on Gun Broker for 3 times what I paid. I really don't need another 54. It'll be the new owner's decision.

I buy sell and trade guns to pay for my hobby!

Thanks!

Walt