{"product_id":"original-rare-u-s-pennsylvania-york-county-left-handed-flintlock-long-rifle-attributed-to-john-logan-father-of-henry-logan-founder-of-loganville","title":"Original Rare U.S. Pennsylvania York County Left-Handed Flintlock Long Rifle Attributed to John Logan - Father of Henry Logan - Founder of Loganville","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Just purchased at a recent military show! This is a very interesting \"Pennsylvania\" flintlock hunting rifle, often referred to as a \"Kentucky\" rifle. The design developed in Pennsylvania, and then spread down the Ohio River Valley to Kentucky, where it was very popular. This example is definitely unique, both due to the \"left-handed\" design of the rifle, as well as the story that came with it. This particular rifle has a silver escutcheon on the rear of the wrist that is engraved with the initials \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJ L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, which we are told stands for John Logan of York County Pennsylvania. This story was passed down through the family it was acquired from for well over a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn was the father of Pennsylvania politician Henry Logan, who was born near Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, April 14, 1784. He volunteered for the defense of Baltimore in 1814 during the War of 1812, and served as captain in the Nineteenth Regiment, Second Brigade, Fifth Division, Pennsylvania Militia. He was then commissioned lieutenant colonel August 1, 1814. Logan later served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1818 and 1819 and as a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate for the 14th district from 1828 to 1830. He was then elected as the Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 11th district, and served as such from 1835 to 1839. He was the founder of what would become Loganville in Pennsylvania.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rifle itself is a truly lovely example, with a beautiful \"Flame\" figured full stock and lovely patinated all brass mounts. The buttstock in particular has a lovely curve, and has a nice cheek piece on the right hand side, with a brass patch box on the left hand side, which is opened via a button on the bottom of the stock. It rifle features a 4 inch barrel with a bore of .50\", one of the larger sizes seen for Pennsylvania rifles. It does look to have been bored out or just worn out a lot, and we can no longer see any rifling on the interior. Overall length is 56\" and the barrel is fully octagonal, with simple sights on the front and rear of the barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lock on this example, is definitely a custom bespoke example, and we assume it was most likely intended to be used as the left side lock on a side by side shotgun. It looks to be the standard \"trade lock\" style, but is definitely an upmarket example, with a very high level of artistry in the manufacture. It features a roller on the end of the frizzen spring, which is definitely not a typical appointment. There is no maker on the lock or the barrel, but this is not uncommon for the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rifle is in overall very good condition, with wear commensurate with age and service. We checked the lock and it is functional, however it does not hold at half cock, and the fully cocked position does not hold at all. It is still in the original flintlock configuration, not converted to percussion as so many were over the years. We checked the bore, and it definitely looks to have been smoothbored to use as a fowling piece. It has light rust overall, and definitely saw a good amount of use. The stock is just lovely, showing the flame figuring throughout, and it has a lovely color. There is a rod stored under the barrel, but it is period wooden replacement, without any of the usual fittings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very interesting left-handed Pennsylvania Flintlock rifle in very nice condition, with a great story. Ready to research and display!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: c.1830\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: approx .50\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCartridge Type: Ball and Powder\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 40 Inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 56 Inches\u003cbr\u003eAction type: Side Action Flintlock\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Muzzle Loading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these. International customers should always consult their country's antique gun laws prior to ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41623799595077,"sku":"ONJR24FAA009","price":3495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR24FAA009__02.jpg?v=1716294259","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-rare-u-s-pennsylvania-york-county-left-handed-flintlock-long-rifle-attributed-to-john-logan-father-of-henry-logan-founder-of-loganville","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}