HILLEGAS FULL STOCK FLINT LOCK RIFLE 40 CAL.

A Hillegas full stock flintlock or percussion rifle refers to antique long rifles crafted by members of the Hillegas (or Hillegass) family of Pennsylvania gunsmiths active during the late 18th and early 19th centuries (circa 1810?1840) J. / Joseph Hillegas: Active in Pottsville and eastern Pennsylvania, known for making full-stock Kentucky/Pennsylvania-style long rifles and pistols. Many of these traditional long rifles featured full-length wooden stocks (often curly maple or walnut) running nearly to the muzzle, octagonal barrels, and brass stock parts. CONDITION: Brown patina is present with frosted bore. Lock is operates normally. Stock shows era repairs at the wrist with handling marks. Light engraving on the lock plate and hammer. ANTIQUE