Lehigh Valley Rifle .62 cal 42” Flintlock
SOLD FOR: $1275
WOA#: 230619RPTB004WY
Make: Unmarked
Model: Lehigh Valley Rifle
Serial#: NSN
Year of Manufacture: Contemporary
Caliber: .62 caliber ball
Action Type: Flintlock
Markings: “London Warranted” on lock plate. The lock plate has leaves and vines from various plants engraved onto it. Double-headed eagle silver inlay on the underside of the forestock. Flower etching on the bottom of the trigger guard. Multiple simple flowers engraved into the stock.
Barrel Length: 42” round-to-octagon
Sights/ Optics: U-notch rear and blade front.
Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The stock is a carved maple with a trapezoidal cheek rest on the left side. There are multiple designs carved into the wood throughout. There are three (3x) larger scratches on the left side of the buttstock that have removed finish. Aside from a few screws and the stock pins, the fittings are brass. Overall, the stock is in Very Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Metal: Unfinished, brass. Wood: Oil
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: Bore is bright with deep rifling. There are some minor spots of corrosion near the muzzle.
Overall Condition: This flintlock rifle is in Very Good Condition. The metal surfaces have minor handling wear and scratches throughout. The heel of the brass buttplate is worn. The rear underside section of the trigger guard also has wear and finish loss. The steel parts all have a patinaed hue to them, with some light spots of surface rust, particularly on the hammer. The frizzen face is scuffed from use. There are scratches on the barrel at the base of the rear sight, which is slightly offset. A few of the double-headed eagle inlay’s edges have spots of finish loss.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box Paperwork and Accessories: 1x Gun flint
Our Assessment: This flintlock rifle is a recreation of the style of rifle used in the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania in the late 18th century. Though the maker is unknown, the fit and finish stands out, as well as the uniformity of the wood engravings. The lock is a John Bailes style made by L&R. This would make a great addition to any American contemporary flintlock rifle collection. Please see our photos for a better idea of the rifle and its condition.