Just won this at auction.. need information on builder??

EC121 said:

Once I bid on three different Rock Island lots hoping to get one of them and got all three. That one cost me $7K. Doh!!

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I don’t trust myself around auctions for that reason. I’d be lucky to get out with a shirt on my back.

Comfortably_Numb said:

You'll end up with your keeper for free.

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I hope so!!!

After I shot a deer with two of them, I sold them. I sold the third one later. Didn't make much(if any) on them, but I had fun and didn't lose money.
The trick is to put a sealed bid in with your best price and let it ride. Don't chase the item. Win or lose the sun will still come up the next morning.

"The trick is to put a sealed bid in with your best price and let it ride. Don't chase the item. Win or lose the sun will still come up the next morning."
That is what I do!!
FIGURE THE COMMISSION , SALES TAX , SHIPPING AND BID MY MAX THAT I AM WILLING TO PAY!!
When I got out of high school had a job as a welder , one of the other welders was also an auctioneer.
I went to work for him part-time for 10 years , learned and seen a lot!!!
Wish I had some of the things that went through my hands all those years ago!!

STILL LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON THE BUILDER OF THIS RIFLE.

GREZ55 said:

I will more than likely sell the other 2 and keep the Flinter.
Got to pay for them somehow.

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Nothing wrong with that. I buy, sell, and trade to offset the cost of my hobbies.

Walt

UPS delivered my Rock Island winner this evening. A .54 cal. rifle by Michael McHugh. All I have right now is a couple of quick snaps.

That’s a fancy one @EC121 !

EC121 said:

UPS delivered my Rock Island winner this evening. A .54 cal. rifle by Michael McHugh. All I have right now is a couple of quick snaps.
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I had that one in hand while I was there. It was the best of the contemporary guns in the place for this auction. . If you ever need anybody to put an eyeball on something you're interested in give me a call.
I hooked three old lever guns out of there this time. Last October it was four. Wife is starting to give me the stink eye.

You scored if the innards on the rifles are as good as the outsides appear.
Some of my Firearm shooter / collector friends have bought guns on auctions where photos looked good but would require lots of $ to make them worthy & safe as shooters.
If you can't make a face to face purchase & especially with original ML firearms your planning to shoot,, it's best to try & buy from someone with experience about the guns true condition & a realistic price. There are several very knowledgeable folks on this forum.
relic shooter

Comfortably_Numb said:

I hooked three old lever guns out of there this time. Last October it was four. Wife is starting to give me the stink eye.

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Mine just shakes her head and gives the side eye. But she knows that I have my own rat hole account, and I usually sell one after buying one. I'm trying to keep my headcount steady but be able to have a new one once in a while.

My wife knows that my collecting pays for itself.
My work money pays the bills , my gun money pays for my collecting.

Received the rifles yesterday 3/8/23 in a wooden crate ,
just got done unpacking and unwrapping them. They all look great!!
They had the name on the .45 cal. Flinter wrong though --
D.E. DUNLEAVY on the top flat in front of the rear sight.
Anyone have any information on D.E. DUNLEAVY??
So far I have not found any other markings on the barrel.
I have not removed it yet to look on the underside of the barrel or lock.

GREZ55 said:

Received the rifles yesterday 3/8/23 in a wooden crate ,
just got done unpacking and unwrapping them. They all look great!!
They had the name on the .45 cal. Flinter wrong though --
D.E. DUNLEAVY on the top flat in front of the rear sight.
Anyone have any information on D.E. DUNLEAVY??
So far I have not found any other markings on the barrel.
I have not removed it yet to look on the underside of the barrel or lock.

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Photos please.

TDM said:

Photos please.

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Working on it.

nhmoose said:

Doubt it most likely the kids who inherited them are jumping for joy for the amount of money they got for the "Evil guns."

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Lots of money for video games.
Maybe a couple of cell phones too!

my problem is i sell one.... buy three.

Here is some pictures and information I have so far.
.45 cal. - D.E. DUNLEAVY Signed Contemporary Flintlock American Long Rifle..

Manufacturer : American
Model : Flintlock
Type : Rifle
Caliber : .45 ( Marked on Bottom Flat 2” from breech )
Barrel : 40” Octagon 15/16” across the flats / Green Mountain Barrel -- D.E. DUNLEAVY Signed
Bore Condition : Clean and Smooth
Sights : Dovetail Silver Blade , Dovetailed Open
Finish : Blued Barrel / Blued Lock / Bright Bore / Brass Hardware /
3 Brass Wedge pins / Push button release on Patch Box
Stock : Curly Maple
Lock : Looks like a -- L & R CLASSIC FLINT LOCK with BRIDLED FRIZZEN
Overall Length : 55-1/4"
Overall Weight : 10 LBS.
Serial Number : None found
Class : Antique
Rating : NE - GOOD-
In working condition, wear on working surfaces, finish 79%, no broken parts,
no corrosion or pitting that will interfere with proper functioning.
Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish associated with 79% gun.

I love it!

TDM said:

I love it!

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Me too!! Better than I expected.
Just wish I can find something about the maker..

Here is a few more pictures.