Lot 369:
Ardesa Pennsylvania Flintlock Muzzleloading Rifle .50 Caliber with 40 Inch Barrel
Description
This is a contemporary reproduction flintlock Kentucky-style long rifle manufactured by Ardesa in Spain, chambered in .50 caliber. The rifle features a 40-inch octagonal blued steel barrel equipped with a brass blade front sight and an adjustable buckhorn-style rear sight. The lock plate is color case-hardened and displays floral scroll engravings, complemented by double-set triggers and a swan-neck cock with a flint held in leather. The full-length dark wood stock is extensively adorned with polished brass furniture, including a crescent buttplate, a trigger guard with a finger spur, and a decorative pierced patch box with a push-button release. Several brass star and heart-shaped inlays are set into the stock, further enhancing the traditional aesthetic. Key markings on the top flat of the barrel include Ardesa Spain-.50 Cal. Black Powder Only, the serial number 055789, and proof marks followed by 700Kp/cm2 F*2. The proof marks include a crown over an X within a shield and a cluster of three circles. A wooden ramrod with brass tips is secured by three brass pipes beneath the barrel. Note – As an antique or black powder firearm, this item does not require a background check.
Condition report:
The rifle appears in very good to excellent condition, showing minimal signs of handling or wear. The blued finish on the 40-inch octagonal barrel remains strong and deep with only negligible faint surface marks. The color case-hardening on the lock plate is vibrant. The wooden stock is well-preserved with a smooth finish, though a few minor handling impressions may be present upon close inspection. All brass furniture and inlays are polished to a bright luster. The bore appears bright with crisp, well-defined rifling. The action and double-set triggers appear to function correctly when dry-tested, and the flint remains in place.
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