D. R. "Doc" Hopkins .45 caliber Flintlock

[Baldknobber]

Howdy,
I am new to the forum but not new to the muzzleloading world. I prefer percussion rifles over flintlock mainly for being a left handed shooter. Seems easier to find a LH percussion over
anything in a flintlock, and prices seem more reasonable. I have come across a rifle I know little about and seeking information. It appears to be a Doc Hopkins Longrifle in .45 caliber, Flintlock ignition, and 41 1/2"
octagon barrel. Rifle is extremely well made and flaunts a beautiful carved curly maple stock. Upon reading some of the older post on this forum, He had a shop in Pigeon Forge at one time. I also have seen a letterhead note showing a Seminole, Florida address. Another post claims he past away in June of 2020. Sorry to hear of that, a true Craftsman we lost. Any additional information would be greatly appreciated.

 

[foxbo]

What an excellent looking piece of work! I'd love to have a rifle like that!

 

[poker]

Very nice. If you dont get it you’ll forever be kicking yourself

 

[foxbo]

I"d go to the bank on Monday for that rifle.

 

[jackpine54]

WOW. That is a sweet rifle!

I look for LH flintlocks all the time, never find anything. Looks like you struck gold, even if it's a righty.

 

[EC121]

It appears to be from the 70s 80s. It has some issues, but if you can get it for a reasonable price, it looks like a deal. The lock looks like an old Dixie Ashmore lock. They were decent until the case hardening wore through.