Custom Pennsylvania Long Rifle .36 Cal Flintlock 42″ Muzzleloader
SOLD FOR: $1,503.00
LSB#: LSB260415AW053
Make: Unknown
Model: Pennsylvania Long Rifle
Serial#: NSNV
Year of Manufacture: Circa 1960s-1980s
Caliber: .36
Action Type: Single shot, muzzleloading, flintlock rifle, with double set triggers.
Barrel Length: 42″
Sights/ Optics: The front sight is a silver blade dovetailed into the barrel. The rear sight is a fixed buckhorn U notch dovetailed into the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The stock is one piece smooth maple, capped forend, three ramrod pipes, straight grip, straight comb, and crescent brass buttplate. The LOP is 13″ and 14″ from triggers to buttplate. There are light scratches and compression dents throughout. There are no chips or cracks. Overall this stock is in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Antique gray/ lacquer
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is semi bright. The rifling is well defined. There is no erosion. There is moderate fouling and storage dust. In this writer’s opinion this bore rates 8/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 85% of its original finish. The lacquer has peeled and flaked in several spots. There are scratches and light corrosion stains scattered throughout. The screw heads are lightly tooled but serviceable. Overall this rifle is in Good condition.
Mechanics: This rifle is in functional condition. The hammer holds full and half cock. The flint sparks. The touch hole is clear. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used guns a full cleaning may be necessary to meet your standards.
Box Paperwork and Accessories: None
Our Assessment: This custom Pennsylvania Long Rifle in .36 caliber is an attractive traditional-style flintlock muzzleloader built circa the 1960s–1980s. It features a 42″ barrel, flintlock ignition, double set triggers, silver blade front sight, fixed buckhorn rear sight, and a one-piece maple stock with capped forend, three ramrod pipes, straight grip, straight comb, and crescent brass buttplate. The long barrel, small-bore chambering, maple furniture, and flintlock action give it the classic profile of a Pennsylvania-style sporting or target rifle, making it appealing to black powder enthusiasts and collectors of custom traditional muzzleloaders.
Condition is good overall, with the stock presenting better than the metal finish. The maple stock is in Very Good condition, showing only light scratches and compression dents with no chips or cracks. The rifle retains approximately 85% of its original antique gray/lacquer finish, though the lacquer has peeled and flaked in several areas, and there are scratches and light corrosion stains scattered throughout. The screw heads are lightly tooled but serviceable. The bore is semi-bright with well-defined rifling and no erosion, though moderate fouling and storage dust are present, resulting in an 8/10 bore rating in the writer’s opinion.
Overall, this custom Pennsylvania Long Rifle presents as a functional and visually appealing shooter-grade flintlock with traditional lines and honest cosmetic wear. The hammer holds at full and half cock, the flint sparks, and the touch hole is clear, all of which support its basic mechanical condition. The double set trigger configuration, long 42″ barrel, good bore, and clean maple stock all contribute positively to its appeal, while the flaking lacquer, scattered corrosion staining, moderate bore fouling, and light screw wear keep it from rating higher. While it has not been test-fired and should be thoroughly cleaned and inspected before use, it remains a solid candidate for black powder collection, display, or careful range use. Please see our photos and good luck on your bids! MF