Pennsylvania Flintlock Long Rifle

Circa 1830s, 51.5 in. octagonal barrel with fixed front and rear sights, wooden homemade wooden peep sight, approx. 45 cal., lock is engraved JOS'H. C.RANDALL WARRANTED in oval banner accompanied by dog flushing two birds double-set triggers, brass furniture, full maple stock, raised cheek rest, wooden ramrod.

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Overall length 57 in.

LOP: 13 1/4 in.
WT: 11lbs 1oz

FFL Status: Antique

Joseph C. Randall was a lock maker whose name appears on the lock plates of certain 19th-century American long rifles. His locks are typically marked with "JOSEPH C. RANDALL WARRANTED," indicating a guarantee of their quality. The exact location of his operations remains unconfirmed, as some sources list him as "unlocated." Randall's locks were utilized by various gunsmiths, indicating his role as a supplier of quality lock mechanisms during that period.

Overall good estate condition, lock action does not work correctly, ferrous metals have oxidation and age patinas, stock has moderate use field marks from age and use, missing decorative inlay over cheek rest.