This rifle is a faithful bench copy of a piece by Martin Fry, crafted by renowned builder Richard “Dick” Miller. According to Miller, this was the only original rifle he had the chance to study firsthand for such a project. Fry, a known apprentice of Nicholas Schroyer, produced work so closely aligned with his mentor’s that the two are often mistaken for one another.
The rifle itself is a striking example of 18th-century craftsmanship, with a boldly figured stock, crisp carving, and flawless execution throughout. The four-piece brass patchbox is expertly inlet and tastefully engraved, while the overall fit and finish reflect Miller’s long-standing reputation for quality and authenticity.
It’s built around a straight-tapered .45 caliber barrel measuring 41.5” in length. Dimensions are 15/16” at the breech, 7/8” mid-barrel, and just over 13/16” at the muzzle. The bore is bright with sharp rifling. The lock is marked “RTG”—believed to be an older clone of a Siler, likely from the 1970s or ’80s. It sparks well and has proven extremely reliable. I’ve fired over 50 rounds through it without a single misfire.
The rifle measures about 57” overall, with a 13.75” LOP and a weight just over 8 pounds. It’s sleek, well-balanced, and representative of the slender, elegant form expected from a York/Lancaster-area Pennsylvania longrifle.
Asking $5,000 (shipped) to the lower 48.
Payment by check, money order, or most electronic methods accepted.
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