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General discussion => Contemporary Longrifle Collecting => Topic started by: hatman on December 11, 2016, 07:19:23 AM

Title: Louis Smith rifle
Post by: hatman on December 11, 2016, 07:19:23 AM

Hi all,

Earlier this year I purchased a purported Louis Smith 45 cal 35" flintlock.
Although it wasn't signed it came with an old note in the patchbox that it was the last rifle he built (ca. 1995).
I don't have pictures of mine, but it's very similar to the one below.
 
http://contemporarymakers.blogspot.com/2011/10/louis-smith-rifle.html

I've learned just a little bit about Mr. Smith from internet searches.
I'd love to hear if any of you folks could share any more information/memories.

Title: Re: Louis Smith rifle
Post by: D. Taylor Sapergia on December 12, 2016, 07:44:40 PM

Nice rifle!  If yours is anything like that, you're a lucky fellow!!

Title: Re: Louis Smith rifle
Post by: Joe S. on December 13, 2016, 07:14:32 PM

I'm with Taylor,anywheres close too that rifle you should be proud to own it!pics?

Title: Re: Louis Smith rifle
Post by: hatman on December 13, 2016, 09:37:52 PM

Thanks guys. 

Let me figure out if I can get some decent pics.
Can I email them to someone willing to post them?

Title: Re: Louis Smith rifle
Post by: D. Taylor Sapergia on December 14, 2016, 12:08:15 AM

There's an easy to follow tutorial on posting images.

Title: Re: Louis Smith rifle
Post by: Bob Roller on December 23, 2016, 04:55:12 PM

Quote from: hatman on December 11, 2016, 07:19:23 AM

Hi all,

Earlier this year I purchased a purported Louis Smith 45 cal 35" flintlock.
Although it wasn't signed it came with an old note in the patchbox that it was the last rifle he built (ca. 1995).
I don't have pictures of mine, but it's very similar to the one below.
 
http://contemporarymakers.blogspot.com/2011/10/louis-smith-rifle.html

I've learned just a little bit about Mr. Smith from internet searches.
I'd love to hear if any of you folks could share any more information/memories.

That is one FINE rifle. The lock is probably a Ron Long or maybe one I made using Ron's
external parts. Not sure about the triggers but they are not mine.
If I am not mistaken,Louis Smith lived in Johnson City,Tn. He also may have been the
maker of the moulds for the Bailes/Nock flintlock that I got from TOW in 1979.
This is a fine rifle and combines elegant style and workmanship for a fine gun for the
collectors of contemporary work.

Bob Roller

Title: Re: Louis Smith rifle
Post by: hatman on December 24, 2016, 05:38:20 AM

Quote from: Bob Roller on December 23, 2016, 04:55:12 PM

Quote from: hatman on December 11, 2016, 07:19:23 AM

Hi all,

Earlier this year I purchased a purported Louis Smith 45 cal 35" flintlock.
Although it wasn't signed it came with an old note in the patchbox that it was the last rifle he built (ca. 1995).
I don't have pictures of mine, but it's very similar to the one below.
 
http://contemporarymakers.blogspot.com/2011/10/louis-smith-rifle.html

I've learned just a little bit about Mr. Smith from internet searches.
I'd love to hear if any of you folks could share any more information/memories.

That is one FINE rifle. The lock is probably a Ron Long or maybe one I made using Ron's
external parts. Not sure about the triggers but they are not mine.
If I am not mistaken,Louis Smith lived in Johnson City,Tn. He also may have been the
maker of the moulds for the Bailes/Nock flintlock that I got from TOW in 1979.
This is a fine rifle and combines elegant style and workmanship for a fine gun for the
collectors of contemporary work.

Bob Roller

Thank you sir.
After all the holiday activities I'll try to post some pictures.