Market Fair rifle.

[shane a gress]

I purchased a used rifle yesterday at the Fort Frederick Market Fair. It's a 45 with a 38" barrel. Looks like a small Siler lock, correct me if I am wrong. I have ordered a jag and breech scraper from TOTW. On my travels for work this week I will get a pound of 3f and see how shoots.

 

[Brokennock]

Nice. Let us know how she shoots.

 

[Rifleman1776]

Very pretty rifle. Enjoy.

 

[Tacksman45]

That is some serious carving! Love it!

 

[Cruzatte]

Looks like a really nice early Ohio style rifle. (I think I got the style right....maybe not.) Anyway, I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Good score!

 

[EC121]

The patch box with the Q shaped finial is usually associated with the Bedford county rifles.

 

[shane a gress]

The patch box with the Q shaped finial is usually associated with the Bedford county rifles.

I have always admired the Bedford county rifles. I live in Fulton which at one time was Bedford county.

 

[Britsmoothy]

That is pretty indeed

 

[Critter Getter]

WOW! Very nice!

 

[Loyalist Dave]

LD

 

[Rodd Boyer]

Very nice!!! Hope it shoots as good as it looks!!!!
Well done

 

[shane a gress]

Judging by the looks, it has many rounds run through it. Well used but taken care of. The maker is unknown. The fit and finish is ok. It's been over 20 years since I have owned a flint rifle. Hopefully I won't get shunned by the smooth bore crowd.

 

[shane a gress]

I got 4 rounds at 50 yards off the bench. 50 grains of 3ff gave a 5 inch group.

 

[jrmflintlock]

You should be able to cut that spread in half!!

Fine looking rifle!!!

 

[shane a gress]

You should be able to cut that spread in half!!

Fine looking rifle!!!

Yep, I'll work on it this weekend. Might have to cast more RB`s. I used to have a coffee can full of them. I think I melted them down and made .62`s.

 

[shane a gress]

Range report for day.
60 grains and 70 grains. I was planning 4 rounds each but lost count in the excitement. Ended up 5 and 3. Looks like 2 rounds on top of each other with the 70 charge. What do you see?
The lock is wicked fast. Seems faster than my Tulle. I noticed that half the time I see the flash. When I anticipate the shot I don't see the flash and because I blink. I need more practice.

 

[Steve Milbocker]

Beautiful rifle

 

[Shot deer]

Not a bad shooter. Very nice lookin' to.

SD