z Sold B. Fox Full Stock Flint Lock Long Rifle

This Southern Mountain rifle flint lock is in .45 cal.  made by B. Fox. and mounted with a 42 inch octagon barrel and a 14 3/4 inch length of pull. It has the classic mountain rifle patch box & double set triggers. Stock has a cheek piece and balances nicely. This attractive rifle is trimmed with perfectly browned iron furniture, and stocked in very dark stained fine curly maple. The rifle has a superb rich finish with an understate elegance. Often referred to as a Tennessee style, this Southern rifle is fitted with a correct lock. All wood to metal fit is superior and precise, showing the hand of a master. Front sight has a 5/16 inch dovetail brass base with a silver blade. Rear sight has a 5/16 dovetail base and is a brown steel open buckhorn style.  58 inches overall length and weighs 7.55  lbs. The barrel has deep rifling with 9 lands and grooves a true round ball shooter. Bore shows no signs of wear or pitting. No rust or damage to wood. All hardware is iron. It is in perfect condition throughout.