I have found a Dixie Gun Works rifle. I believe that it is unfired, but it does have a few small issues. The ramrod is just a dowel with a groove carved on one end. The nose cap is missing. Other than that, it looks like it was just finished. The bore has some VERY light surface rust that I can see - not a big issue. The nipple/bolster show no signs of having been exposed to either a primer or powder. Any ideas on the value? I am on the fence as to if I am going to buy it.
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Dixie has carried many rifles over the years. PA Style, TN Style, Cubs and others. Need info on barrel length and calber. Does it have a patchbox, a grease hole, or just a plain buttstock?
The rammer is authentic without a tip, by the way. That's common to originals.
In any case, the $275 to $400 range unless it's something old or unique enough to have collector interest. Does it have a date anywhere?
The rammer is authentic without a tip, by the way. That's common to originals.
In any case, the $275 to $400 range unless it's something old or unique enough to have collector interest. Does it have a date anywhere?
I was in a hurry when I posted it - had to rush out to deliver some donations before they closed. The rifle is a .50 cal Tennessee rifle. It has a tallow hole and a curved iron butt plate. The lock is a percussion. I didn't measure length, but it was a good bit longer than my Hawken! :haha:
Not sure if this will help, but the 1999 Dixie Gun Work catalog lists a .50 cal percussion for $575 new and $495 for the kit.
I've seen a couple on the auctions in the past and they went for around $350 or so. If you can get one in good shape for around that i would go for it, especially if it is what you are looking for.
Pork Chop said:
Dixie's Tennessee Montain Rifle didn't have a nose cap. I believe the locks and parts for them are no longer available. These rifles tend to be quite nose heavy unless it is a very early one with the 7/8" across the flats barrel.
Randy Hedden
