Salem, NC or NC Piedmont style builders?

[Marcruger]

Hi Folks,

I am getting closer to ordering a longrifle, and have my sights set on a Salem, NC or Piedmont North Carolina style flintlock longrifle.  I am talking about a Moravian brass/silver mounted rifle, not the western NC/ eastern TN style plain iron mounted guns.  I have settled on a lock, barrel and triggers.  

Do y'all know of anyone that specializes in these types of rifles?

I met Ed Wenger at the Williamsburg show, and he certainly has the talent.  Ian Pratt was also suggested to me.  

Many thanks in advance.  Best wishes,   Marc

[bama]

There are a lot of good builders on this board that could fill the bill but either of those two gents you mentioned will do you a bang up job. It pretty much depends on how much you want to spend and how long you can wait to receive your prize.

[R.D.Metcalf]

Mike Gahagan  has  made  some  awesome N.C.  rifles.

[Marcruger]

Thank you so much for the replies.  I did look at Mike Mahagan's NC Mecklenburg County (Charlotte) rifle, and it is spectacular.  It certainly is identifiable, if somewhat nicer quality than any original I have seen.      I agree, time and money are issues, and those I will have to balance.  Please let me know if there is anyone else I should investigate.  Best wishes, and thanks again,   Marc

[Larry Luck]

Did you check Dennis' site:  http://www.gillespierifles.com/

He builds his family's style rifle, and others.

Larry Luck

[kaintuck]

ask ken moors here on this site......
or:
http://www.markelliottva.com/

marc in tn