Custom Southern Rifle

  42"x ¾" barrel in .40 caliber

 

 

This is a very nicely made Southern rifle that is like new with very little frizzen wear. I don't know who made it but it is very well made.

 

It is stocked in a beautiful curly maple stained to a light brown which brings out the figure nicely. It does have a long pull and very deep 4½" drop at the butt. Perfect for someone over 6' tall with long arms. The patchbox is a pry-open lid style with no engraving. The lock is a small Siler flintlock. The barrel is a straight 42" long, ¾" across the flats in .40 caliber. I haven't pulled it to check the maker but might be a Rice barrel. There is a touch hole liner. The bore is excellent. The Davis double triggers will fire set or unset. The gun is mounted in brass which includes a chevroned nosecap. The steel parts are lightly browned. The inlets are very tight and styling is very clean. Overall a very nice, well made rifle.

 

Weight is 6 lbs. 14 oz.   Pull is 14½".   Drop at heel is 4½"

 

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