Frontier Rifle by Jack Brooks

This rifle, circa 1760, has been made to represent a rifle made on the frontier from a mixture of recycled gun parts. The 60 caliber barrel made by John Getz is 44 inches long. The Germanic style lock is a customized RE Davis Colonial Lock. The engraved butt plate and trigger guard are from a German Indian trade gun, the side plate and ramrod pipes are from an English Type G Indian trade gun, and the silver thumb piece is from a French Indian trade gun. The curly maple stock is decorated with relief and incise carving. The stock architecture and carving designs are similar to the famous Joh Shreit 1761 rifle from Reading, PA. The rifle has been artificially aged to have the look and feel of a fine antique rifle.

Copy and photos supplied by Jack Brooks.