Not a humble brag thread, but I do love looking at this rifle even given its faults!
Bought it a year ago on ALF, it was listed for some time and had some issues. Contemporary rifle, two barrels (a .40 and the original Rice .50), sights were not correct, flat head screws all over, carving was not the best, it had been shortened to accommodate the 38” .40 barrel...that work was not done well and the center ramrod pipe was no longer centered, the barrels were blued and the ramrod was a disaster.
Corrected all of that except for the carving and I am just in love with this rifle.
My question...based on the architecture and furniture how would you date this rifle to time and place?
I’m not a historian of long rifle style, but the best guess I can come up with Wolfgang Haga and early 1770’s. Obviously this is a rifle that may not be a perfect recreation (or maybe it is for all I know) but what does it fit closest to in your eyes?
Bought it a year ago on ALF, it was listed for some time and had some issues. Contemporary rifle, two barrels (a .40 and the original Rice .50), sights were not correct, flat head screws all over, carving was not the best, it had been shortened to accommodate the 38” .40 barrel...that work was not done well and the center ramrod pipe was no longer centered, the barrels were blued and the ramrod was a disaster.
Corrected all of that except for the carving and I am just in love with this rifle.
My question...based on the architecture and furniture how would you date this rifle to time and place?
I’m not a historian of long rifle style, but the best guess I can come up with Wolfgang Haga and early 1770’s. Obviously this is a rifle that may not be a perfect recreation (or maybe it is for all I know) but what does it fit closest to in your eyes?