I inherited this rifle from a collector and well known gunsmith. It was one of his prized possessions, although he was unable to shoot it extensively. Still, I think it's very pretty. There are some initials engraved on the barrel I'm curious about, as well as the sight set. Hope you enjoy the pictures. I did them myself last summer and only now just got around to processing and editing the RAW files. I shot everything with a Nikon Z7 and 24-70/4.0 zoom lens using Profoto electronic flash.
I think it's a very pretty rifle but do not know who the maker was or what the DVB engraving on the barrel signifies. It is otherwise unmarked, except for the tang sight which is engraved MN. The previous owner acquired it to participate in long range muzzleloading competition but was in poor health and could not tolerate the prone position to standing for loading then back to prone to fire. Just wore him out. He went back to benchrest competition where he participated competitively well into his 80s.
I think it's a very pretty rifle but do not know who the maker was or what the DVB engraving on the barrel signifies. It is otherwise unmarked, except for the tang sight which is engraved MN. The previous owner acquired it to participate in long range muzzleloading competition but was in poor health and could not tolerate the prone position to standing for loading then back to prone to fire. Just wore him out. He went back to benchrest competition where he participated competitively well into his 80s.