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General discussion => Antique Gun Collecting => Topic started by: Seth Isaacson on July 02, 2025, 10:11:41 PM

Title: Antique Flintlock Longrifle
Post by: Seth Isaacson on July 02, 2025, 10:11:41 PM
Any ideas on this one? I bought it on a whim in an auction at the KRA. It was noted as possibly by R. M. Patterson of Fairmont, West Virginia. Its obviously had some work done on it including replacement parts.
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Title: Re: Antique Flintlock Longrifle
Post by: Tanselman on July 03, 2025, 04:24:32 AM
The patchbox lid engraving with that central star made of many small cuts, the shape of the side leaves, and the single trigger suggest central/western New York to me.

Shelby Gallien
Title: Re: Antique Flintlock Longrifle
Post by: Avlrc on July 03, 2025, 05:38:22 AM
Here is a signed R Patterson attributed to Patterson from Fairmont.   

(https://i.ibb.co/bgqJTwJC/20230202-203521.jpg) (https://ibb.co/N6QS5DSJ)



(https://i.ibb.co/ccv8QYr8/20230202-203627.jpg) (https://ibb.co/3ysFcRCF)

https://hampshirecountylongrifle.blogspot.com/search?q=patterson
Title: Re: Antique Flintlock Longrifle
Post by: Seth Isaacson on July 03, 2025, 05:15:56 PM
Quote from: Tanselman on July 03, 2025, 04:24:32 AM
The patchbox lid engraving with that central star made of many small cuts, the shape of the side leaves, and the single trigger suggest central/western New York to me.

Shelby Gallien

Thanks for the lead!

Quote from: Avlrc on July 03, 2025, 05:38:22 AM
Here is a signed R Patterson attributed to Patterson from Fairmont.   

(https://i.ibb.co/bgqJTwJC/20230202-203521.jpg) (https://ibb.co/N6QS5DSJ)



(https://i.ibb.co/ccv8QYr8/20230202-203627.jpg) (https://ibb.co/3ysFcRCF)

https://hampshirecountylongrifle.blogspot.com/search?q=patterson


That looks a lot different to me. Thank you.