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Yes sir today was a good day. I was able to get a nice Golden Age (1775-1825) Pennsylvania aka Kentucky Rifle for $1250.00. Anybody here that doesn't like ice cream.





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NICE!!!! How you gonna display it.....

I have a very special place reserved for for it.

Can you still use these old guns Tabs ? or are they for display only.

Thats one of the things about black powder guns. Black powder does not stress the parts like smokeless powder and you can still shoot an antique gun but with reduced powder loads and not worry about it.

Joes right, you can shoot the old BP guns. Even without reducing the loads. However the purpose of shooting the old stuff is more for the experience of it than a practical application so full tilt loads aren't necessary.

tnx guys ! that,s pretty cool it still works after 230 years :cool:

What makes it a golden age rifle? Can you elaborate some on that?

Guns before 1840 and standardization of parts were handmade affairs. The period from 1775 to 1825 was when the development, aesthestics and the quality of the work reached its highest form. After 1825 gaudy became the norm, as the function of the rifle became less utilitarian.

Geezus...this wasn't cheap.
 

Well I got 2 outa 3 Pennsylvania rifles...This one is Signed S Miller and has a Rigby Lock. The rifle was made by Smauel Miller of Bedford county circa 1823-1849. He is a well known maker, with pictures of his rifles in the books. This one sure singed the carpet hairs, but is probably cheap for what it is. These rifles have spent the last 40 years in an attic. The consignors Great Uncle passed away and while he was cleaning out the attic to sell the house WOW..look what he found...20 guns stacked like cordwood.

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I received these rifles yesterday, and all I can say is WOW! They are the REAL DEAL, the Samuel Miller gun is the better of the 2 condition wise, the other has had some repairs that were done professionally. Yet both rifles are in very good condition considering that they were used on the American Frontier nearly 200 years ago. After reviewing Kaufmans book on Pensylvania rifles and comparing Patch Box style I have come to the conclusion that George Eyster was probably the maker of the first rifle shown, and would be a little older than the Miller rifle.

The patina on the brass and satin feel of the wood worn smooth from use is just a delight, they are pieces of American history let alone works of art. Think of it Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, and Abraham Lincoln were alive when these rifles were made and being used. I just treasure them, and for the mercenary can you say double your money or even triple it?