Matt Avance Late Lancaster County Longrifle .45 cal 42” Flintlock
SOLD FOR: $1125
WOA#: 230619RPTB001WY
Make: Matt Avance- Tennessee Valley Muzzleloading
Model: Late Lancaster County
Serial#: NSN
Year of Manufacture: Contemporary
Caliber: .45 caliber ball
Action Type: Flintlock
Markings: “M. Avance” written in script on the top of the barrel. “RGK” in a silver plate on the top of the wrist.
Barrel Length: 42” octagon-to-round
Sights/ Optics: U-notch rear and blade front.
Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The stock is curly maple. There is a triangular cheek piece on the left side of the stock. The buttplate, toe-plate, trigger guard, left side plate, frizzen, nose cap, lock plate rivets, stock pins, ramrod retention loops, and ramrod nose cap are all nickel silver. There is also a small nickel silver plate inlaid on the top of the wrist. There are multiple spots of handling wear, minor scratches, scuffs, and small dents throughout. Overall the stock is in Very Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Metal: Barrel, lock plate, hammer, and screws are dark gray. The rest of the metal parts are nickel silver. Wood: Stained cherry red.
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There does not appear to be any corrosion but it does need to be thoroughly cleaned.
Overall Condition: This flintlock rifle is in Very Good Condition. The metal surfaces have minor scratching and handling wear. There are a few spots of finish loss on the trigger guard and the front of the nose cap. The front sight has patina around the base. Some of the screws show signs of use, but they are not stripped. The hammer moves smoothly and locks in the cocked position. The frizzen face is worn from use but it opens and closes normally. The trigger and set trigger function.
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: Tennessee Valley Muzzleloading was started by notable contemporary black powder gunsmith Jack Garner. He later turned it over to Matt Avance, who created this fine example of a Late Lancaster County Longrifle. Handmade at his shop in Natchez, Mississippi, this contemporary flintlock rifle mimics the stylings and handling of late 18th century flintlocks from the Lancaster, Pennsylvania area. This would make a great addition to any contemporary American flintlock collection. Please see our photos for a better understanding of the rifle and its condition.