.45 Caliber Flintlock Rifle
.45 Caliber Flintlock Rifle
$8,500.00
Tiger Maple gun stock with extensive relief carving, 45” Bill Large swamped barrel (w/5 tapers), L&R lock, hand-cut brass hardware, Sterling silver inlays, fine silver wire inlays.
Bench made gun by Ohio gunsmith Leonard Kille.
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This is a recreation of an original rifle built by Virginia gunsmith John Sheetz circa 1800 in Staunton, VA. All work on this rifle was done using the hand tools typical of the time during which the original rifle was built. Wood and metal finishing was done using the materials and methods typical of the early 19th century (1800’s), specifically those used in the creation of the original Sheetz rifle referenced here.
With extensive incorporation of fine silver wire inlay into the hand relief carved designs along with sterling silver inlays on the gunstock, this flintlock is an exemplary work depicting the talent and skill of Leonard Kille, as well as Leonard’s dedication to historical accuracy in the recreation of such a unique and memorable rifle.
All details pertaining to the construction of this piece can be found in the Journal of Historical Armsmaking Technology, Volume V
