Custom Pennsylvania Flintlock .40 Caliber 35″ Brass Barrel Handmade Rifle
SOLD FOR: $1,276.00
LSB#: LSB250824LT007
Make: Custom (unsigned)
Model: Flintlock Long Rifle, Like Pennsylvania rifle, Left Handed
Serial Number: NSNV
Year of Manufacture: Modern reproduction
Caliber: .40 caliber, measured at the muzzle
Action Type: Flintlock, Single-Shot muzzleloader
Barrel Length: 35″ Brass Barrel
Markings: None.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetailed to a base fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch dovetailed to the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: One-piece maple fullstock with raised cheekpiece and relief carvings. The stock remains smooth with only scattered light handling marks and no cracks or chips observed. The LOP is 12.75 and 13.75” from the front of the triggers to the back of the buttplate. A wooden ramrod with distinctive styling is included, adding interest to the build.
Type of Finish: Bare Metal
Finish Originality: Original to the build.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. There is powder residue in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: There is light handling and storage wear. There are light scratches and a couple of compressions in the edges of the barrel. The brass has a few spots of oxidization. The screw heads are sharp. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine condition.
Mechanics: The lock functions correctly, holding at both half- and full-cock. The frizzen snaps crisply into place, and the trigger releases cleanly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements. Black-powder arms should always be inspected by a competent gunsmith before loading, and only appropriate black powder or substitutes with properly sized patched round balls should be used.
Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: This custom left-handed Pennsylvania-style .40 caliber flintlock rifle is an attractive handmade piece that reflects the defining features of the classic longrifles carried throughout the 18th and early 19th centuries. The 35″ brass barrel, raised-cheekpiece maple stock, and carved details all point toward a builder with an eye for traditional American architecture. The rifle’s .40 caliber bore places it squarely in the small-to-medium game realm—an historically appropriate and very popular caliber for target work, squirrels, and woodland hunting—while giving it excellent shootability and efficiency with patch-and-ball loads.
Condition is Fine overall, with only light handling marks and shallow surface wear associated with careful use and storage. The brass barrel and furniture show minor oxidation typical for the material, the maple stock is clean and well-fitted with no cracks or chips, and the bore remains bright with sharp rifling, rating about 9/10 in this writer’s opinion. Mechanically, the lock functions properly at both half- and full-cock with a crisp frizzen and a clean trigger break. As a custom, unsigned rifle, it offers the charm of a one-of-a-kind build—an appealing piece for traditional shooters, collectors of contemporary longrifles, or anyone drawn to the artistry and handling of classic Pennsylvania patterns. We are no longer offering layaway. Please see our photos and good luck with your bid! -N.P
