Lehigh Valley Rifle

[Frank]

I am building a Lehigh Valley rifle using one of Dave Keck's pre-carved stocks (Stophil Long), and Rice Southern Classic barrel. I will be using one of Jim Chambers locks, but not sure which one would be the most historically correct, Deluxe Siler, Standard Large Siler, Golden Age Flintlock, or the Dale Johnson Flintlock. Could I please get some advice from you more experienced rifle builders? Thank you.

[Lucky R A]

   If you are doing a Stophel Long, that is a later period gun and you could easily use a Late Ketland with the tail rounded.  It is a great lock and would fit the period quite well. 

[Nate McKenzie]

I'm building one now with the same barrel and stock. I'm using a small Siler and it fits beautifully.

[Frank]

I'm building one now with the same barrel and stock. I'm using a small Siler and it fits beautifully.

Nate,

I ordered the stock from Dave at Dixon's Gunmakers Fair and gave him the Rice barrel there. I haven't received the stock yet, but am anxiously awaiting the call from Dave so that I can pick it up. Could you please post pictures of your gun in progress, if possible.  Thanks

[deano]

I'd like to see a couple of views of that stock also, I imagine using the Southern Classic should make this a nice lightweight rifle.

BTW, have you located the hardware that fits the pre-carve pattern and copies Long's look?

Ken

[Frank]

It really is going to be a light weight rifle. Dave Keck of Knob Mountain Muzzleloading had one at Dixon's in 50 cal and it was very light. He said that one was sold the minute he put it out on the rack. I got the southern classic in 45 cal, and it is very light also. Knob Mountain Muzzleloading has all the hardware as well as full size prints for the Lehigh Valley rifle.

http://www.knobmountainmuzzleloading.com