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John Armstrong Flintlock Kentucky Long Rifle, 46" barrel
Currency:USD
Category:Collectibles
Start Price:3,000.00 USD
Estimated At:30,000.00 - 50,000.00 USD
SOLD
50,000.00USD+ buyer's premium
This item SOLD at 2026 Mar 21 @ 14:06UTC-06:00 : CST/MDT
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John Armstrong Flintlock Kentucky Long Rifle 46" barrel, 62" overall length. Marked "John Armstrong" on barrel. John Armstrong is considered to be one of the foremost artisans of the golden age. This rifle is a fine example of his work. $30,000-50,000 Provenance: Private Collection, Anacortes, WA.
John Armstrong (1772–1858) – Frederick, Maryland
Renowned as one of the finest craftsman of the Golden Age, John Armstrong of Frederick, Maryland, produced rifles that set the benchmark for design and craftsmanship in early America. His pieces are celebrated for their symmetry, flowing lines, and intricate engraving—hallmarks of a maker whose rifles were as beautiful as they were functional. Armstrong’s shop supplied precision arms and repairs during the War of 1812, and his influence extended through apprentices who carried his methods throughout the Mid-Atlantic. Today his rifles stand among the most coveted examples of American gunmaking—testament to a craftsman whose work elevated the flintlock to a true art form.
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