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Antique .45 Smooth Rifle w/Novel Flint - Percussion Conversion
Guns International #: 102511840 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Antique Rifles - 1500-1850 - Antique Rifles - Percussion
Seller's Information
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Seller: BeardVintage
Member Since: 9/27/23
First Name: David
Last Name: Beard
State: Arkansas
Zip: 72031
Country: United States
Phone: (501) 757-3408
Number of Active Listings: 7
Total Number of Listings: 202
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: USPS Money Orders, Cashier's Checks, Personal Checks, Venmo
About Us: Beard Vintage Firearms, LLC is a small company dealing in antique, vintage and modern firearms. Special focus on custom contemporary muzzleloading rifles and black powder cartridge rifles.
Description:
REDUCED This is a really interesting Longrifle with a cool pedigree. Originally a flintlock .45 smooth rifle, it was later converted to percussion using a novel approach (see photos). The lock is stamped H. LECHLER. From the American LongRifles forum I gleaned this information:
Henry Lechler seems to have been trained in Lancaster, PA, but shows up in Carlisle and on Cumberland County tax roles 1797-1843. He was a well known rifle stocker. Lechler was also Superintendent of Springfield Armory from Sept 1813 to Jan 1815 for the princely sum of $82 per month.
The rifle is in overall very good antique condition, with some minor wood loss and repairs. Metal is generally smooth with some areas of old pitting. The bore seems very shootable, with light pitting throughout. Light, powdery rust comes out, leaving a clean surface. I could only scrub down about 3' with rod I have for that purpose. The barrel is 42" long. The flint to percussion conversion is the kicker. It is stamped what I think is W. PANNEPACKER near breech under stock. William Pannepacker (Pennypacker) Sr. and Jr. were barrel makers in Mohnton, Pennsylvania, on Wyomissing Creek. Rather then a traditional percussion hammer with drum/nipple, this one used the existing flint hammer with clever engraved striker held in jaws. Usually this type of conversion is a crude affair. I believe this rifle could be converted back to flint with a lock parts kit. The Maple stock is in generally good condition, with a repair between lock and tang and repaired crack at toe. Brass fitted. I have located both Lechler and Pannepacker rifles that have sold at , but in better condition, so someone may be getting a great deal here. $900 + Shipping via USPS Insured.
SOLD