Early Rustic Arms

PRICES AND DESCRIPTIONS OF OUR PRODUCT LINE

 

OUR FEATURES OR MORE THAN STANDARD

Our guns are unlike most standard run of the mill semi-custom or mass-produced reproduction on the market. They represent a true example of the predominantly available common weapon of the mid to late 18th Century. The  stock architecture is true to the originals, featuring a plain unadorned flavor, they are stained real dark with a pleasing low luster hand rubbed oil finish. All the metal and or brass is aged to a nice warm patina.

AVAILABLE OPTIONS

We make available to our customers a fair amount of custom options. These options aren't intended to gussy up, but just to add more function and authenticity. If you find something that fits your liking make sure to include it on your order the first time around changes at a later date can cause mistakes.

WE START WITH STOCK BLANKS

We don't shape our stocks on duplicator machinery, were proud to say it's all done by hand tools. "A" grade maple is our standard grade of wood, very similar to the wood used on a plain original Long rifle. Generally having nice figure to the grain, and little are no curl, they occasionally have a few minor blemishes or discolorations. Your preferred length of trigger pull and a comfortable amount of drop and cast is included at no cost. 
OPTIONAL WOOD
PREMIUM CURLY MAPLE WOOD STOCK 70% TO 80% CURL 125.00

PREMIUM WALNUT OR CHERRY WOOD STOCK (nice figure but not any curl)

100.00
   
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS
DELUXE SET OF THIMBLES: (round double thumbprint includes lower and two upper) 35.00
SIMPLE EARLY TOE PLATE 25.00
REAR SLIGHT (included on all rifles at n/c except for smooth bores) 25.00
BRASS MOUNTED (some of our flintlock come mounted in standard brass) 35.00
EARLY STYLE SET TRIGGER 50.00
NOSE CAP OR NOSE BAND (cap generally go on rifles, fowler or musket) 35.00
EARLY  STYLE SIDE PLATE  (appropriate for rifle, fowler or musket) 35.00
SWIVEL AND BUTTON  Or Two Swivles 25.00
OVAL OR HEART SHAPED WRIST INLAY BRASS OR SILVER  25.00
EARLY PRE. REV. War METAL PATCH BOX ( no side panels) 125.00
EARLY STYLE SLIDING WOOD BOX (offers dual cavity for jag and tallow hole)  150.00
HANDMADE TAPERED RAMROD (just like the originals hardwood) 35.00
HAND CARVED TALLOW HOLE ON THE SIDE OF STOCK (round or rectangle) 35.00
HAND FORGED VENT PICK AND HOLDER (staple loops installed under cheek piece) 20.00
ORIGINAL FEATURES PACKAGE
Typical mass-produced guns don't offer these actual original features that where standard on most common Early American long arms. #1 includes second lock screw secures lock in mortise. #2 tang bolt goes through stock threads into trigger plate. #3 Trigger is pinned through stock, and #4 front of guard is pinned through stock instead of a screw.
50.00
CARVING PACKAGE:
We are now offering a really fine carving package. Correctly and appropriately executed by friend and multi-talented custom-maker, Mike Miller, from Paducah, KY. The package generally includes a fancy grade of curly maple wood, sliding patch box (when appropriate) with thumb notch and molding, appropriate styled relief molding behind lock panels and tang. Incise molding up toe and fore-stock. Volute along side and raised detail around comb connecting cheek incised line. Correct detailed relief molding behind cheek Finished off with a hand scraped and burnished finish this really lifts the curl and makes it stand out more vivid.

475.00

OPTIONAL "GRUNGY GUN" AGED FINISH
For the real dedicated re-enactors that prefer true 18th Century authenticity. Totally correct, for a common primitive weapon that endured hard every day use for twenty years Tastefully aged and distressed with grunge and grime, nicks, dings, gouges, scratches, and cracks. No two are alike we can include a simulated mended wrist or forearm wrapped with raw hind or brass, and carve your favorite initials and date in the stock. 

100.00

OUR STANDARD SMOOTHBORE BARRELS
Standard lengths are 24" 36" 42" and 46"  available in .50 .54 .62 and .75 caliber Cloverleaf groups at thirty yards are common. They are made up from industrial grade hydraulic tubing. It's 1026 mild carbon steel much stronger than anything made in the 18th century. I have proof tested them with 250 grs. of FFFg black powder and six patched round balls. I took caliper measurements of the diameter in six locations before and after with absolutely no change. Colerain brand octagon to round smoothbore barrels are available for additional.  

100.00

RIFLED BARREL INFORMATION AND OPTIONS
Our standard long rifles offer Straight octagon Rifled Barrels being Green Mountain in 36" and 42" lengths available in .40 .45 .50 .54 calibers. Standard Octagon barrels can be machined on our lath to make up an octagon round barrel this feature is correct for an earlier style long rifle. Our labor includes the extra inletting of the stock. 

50.00

Swamped octagon rifled Barrels, are undoubtedly the single most important feature to make your new long rifle historically correct for the mid eighteenth century. We offer Colerain brand in Rifled bore only cost for the barrel and inletting of the stock is..

200.00

LOCK INFORMATION
We like L&R locks very well, their historically accurate, and availability, reliability, and service have been outstanding. We buy a lot of them and in turn we pass this savings on to our customers. We are again offering Chambers or Siler brand Locks 

KIT GUNS
KITGUN: They are rough shaped from the lock panels back, we cut the barrel and ramrod channels. Inlet for the lock, drill a hole for the trigger location and cut out for the butt plate but nothing is installed. Final fitting inletting sanding and stain/oil is required. We include all components to make up a nice longarm. No instructions are included, I consider them an advanced project for someone so we do not recommend these kits for the novice or beginner.  
HOW TO PLACE AN ORDER
It's easy just take one of our order forms available in our catalog, and here on the web page.  Write down your name, address, phone number, with a description of the type of gun your looking to purchase. Make sure to include any options the first time around, changes at a later date can cause mistakes. We require a nonrefundable deposit of $400.00 on standard long guns a $500.00 deposit on all swamped barrel orders. I consider this payment earnest money in good faith and is used to purchase the majority of the components for your gun. Upon receiving your order and deposit we will return to you a receipt with a detailed description and estimated delivery date. I generally call when we are getting ready to start your order and the balance will be due prior to the shipping. We generally ship insured ground UPS and its $40.00 extra. Barrels longer than the standard 42" we charge $60.00

MAKE CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS PAYABLE TO TERRY WILLIAMS

WORK SCHEDULE, ASKING QUESTIONS, DELIVERY DATES
We enjoy creating these old traditional muzzleloaders, and deliberately take our time, care and patience to make them properly. We absolutely refuse to be hurry, our estimated delivery date is just that an estimate. We generally run about a year backlog and usually build one gun per week. It's difficult to project an exact delivery date that far in advance, but we make a good attempt and generally stay close to delivery. Your calls are always welcome, but please be patience. We usually work in the shop from morning to early afternoon five days per week. We enjoy visiting with folks and will always attempt to answer any questions you may have.

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