Guns International #: 102521870
Seller's Inventory #: 230603
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Guns International #: 102521870
Category - Kentucky Rifles
- Antique Rifles - Flintlock
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC Member Since: 11/3/16
State:
Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone:
(314) 707-7373
Int'l Phone:
314-707-7373
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Seller Type: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
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YOUMANS LANCASTER FLINTLOCK LONG RIFLE
ANDREW JACKSON War of 1812
Antique Full-Stock .42 Caliber Pennsylvania Rifle
Description: YOUMANS LANCASTER FLINTLOCK LONG RIFLE ANDREW JACKSON War of 1812 Antique Full-Stock .42 Caliber Pennsylvania Rifle Here we present an antique Flintlock Long Rifle by J. Youmans, made circa the late-18th Century in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Per The So Called “Kentucky Rifle,” As Made In Lancaster County by D.F. Magee ‘“Andrew Jackson, “Old Hickory” loved as the apple of his eye, a “Youmans” which he owned throughout his life, and his name became immortal when he won the battle of New Orleans and the war of 1812, by arming his soldiers exclusively with Lancaster County rifles.”’ Youmans was also listed in the same as one of rifle makers of the Revolutionary period by Hensel and Diffenderfer (two of the founders of the Lancaster State Historical Society) along with Gaspard, Dechert, Busch, Lehman, Loder, Riddle, Sneider, Stengel, Franck, Follechet, Dreppard, Grescheim, and Leonard. The Youmans family were based in Lancaster but part of the family eventually moved to North Carolina where they continued the family tradition for great rifles. This rifle features a full-length stock with an octagonal barrel held by wedges. The butt stock has a large, engraved brass patchbox that open by button in the top of the butt plate. Engraved sideplate. German silver roundel atop the wrist of the stock. “J.YOUMANS” is marked on the top barrel flat. Single trigger. Original flintlock. The overall condition is very good. Original finish. The action is excellent. The bore is in good condition with good rifling. The stock is in great shape. This is a fantastic piece of history from a family of gunmakers that made guns in the American colonies through the American War for Independence as well as the War of 1812. Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction. Barrel is 36-1/4 inches. Caliber: .42 Flintlock Overall condition as seen in photos. Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Delivered directly to your door by express mail! Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. ancestryguns $5200 #230603 SOLD Antique: Yes |
Guns International #: 102521870
Seller's Inventory #: 230603
Guns International #: 102521870
Seller's Inventory #: 230603