Tennessee Iron Mounted Full Stock Flintlock Rifle

 .36 cal., Tennessee full stock flintlock rifle with iron trigger guard and butt plate; nose cap and thimble are brass.  It appears that the lock on the rifle may have been replaced.  There is an old break at the wrist, which has been repaired with sheets of iron on each side of the stock that are held in place with tacks.  The overall length of the rifle is 58 inches; the barrel if 42 inches and held in place with pins.  Generally the stock looks good with a grease hole on lower end of stock, the opposite side of the stock has a 5 inch cheek piece; the underside of the stock has a hole for the pick.  The trigger guard is held in place wit pins; the rifle has the standard set and touch triggers.  The rifle is probably a product from the middle Tennessee area.  The barrel has some non-discernable marks between the rear sight and breach, which may indicate the maker. The front and rear sights are original.

Copy and photos supplied by Gary Hendershott.