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J. Armstrong (Emmitsburg School)
J. Armstrong Rifle
John Armstrong was a very fine gunsmith who worked in the Emmitsburg, MD, area in the early 1800s.  Surviving examples of his work show he was a master metal and wood worker and an artistic engraver.

Armstrong built rifles of only the best available materials of his time.  His long and slender guns were marked by a prominent comb, and his carving is distinguished by an unusual attention to detail and a flowing series of C-scrolls.   Armstrong produced detailed inlays and his patchboxes were beautifully engraved.   He apparently preferred to work with good quality curly maple for stocks.

Armstrong' s long rifles are shining examples of what the American Long Rifle can be.   Careful attention to detail, long and flowing lines, artistic stock carving and precise engravings combine to make this type of rifle a work of art.

Armstrong's work offers a model-and a challenge-to modern craftsmen.  To attempt to reproduce this style rifle you will need a variety of skills, and stock and parts of the highest quality.  The results should more than repay your investment.

J. Armstrong
 
Specifications:  
   Lock, Trigger & Tang Inletting Available
   Overall length 59"
   Pull length 16"
   Drop at heel 3 3/4"
   Barrel channel length 42"
   Barrel channel size  13/16" and 7/8"
   Ramrod hole size 3/8"
   Lock mortice area 1 5/16" x 6 3/8"
   Butt 1 9/16" x 5 1/4"

J. Armstrong

 
 
Green Mountain Barrel 13/16" & 7/8" x 42" $225.00
Appropriate Lock L & R Classic Flint $215.00
*Optional Lock L & R Classic Perc. *($150.00)
Appropriate double-set Trigger Davis #4 $65.00
Appropriate Breech Plug Fantail $12.00
Recommended Buttplate Brass $22.00
Recommended Triggerguard Brass $22.00
Recommended Thimbles Brass $24.00
Recommended Nose Cap Brass $12.00
Lock Screws (2) $3.50
Tang Screws (1) $1.75
Rear Sight   $10.00
Front Sight   $8.00
Barrel Lugs (3) $9.00
Barrel Keys (or Pins) (3) Pins no charge
Escutcheons Brass (6) $6.00
Toe Plate Brass $6.00
Sideplate Brass $9.00
Touch Hole Liner   $3.00
Drum & Nipple   *($8.00)
Ramrod Jag & Tip Brass $4.75
Ramrod   $4.50
*Optional Patchbox   *($42.00)
Misc. Screws   $1.50
Stock Inletting & Drilling   $57.50
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  Parts Total: (not including *optional items) $721.50
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 **Available with Colerain swamped barrel $220.00. Additional $65.00 inletting for swamped barrel. (Deduct the price of the original barrel.)

   
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