Build Track's Jacob Dickert, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania longrifle parts set, with 13/16", or 7/8" straight octagon barrel
We offer these fine Lancaster County style parts, modeled after the work of Jacob Dickert. Arriving from Germany to America about 1750, he studied under a unknown master learning the gunmakers art. He worked in Lancaster County from 1769 until his death in the early 1820's. He was an artist, producing raised carved flint longrifles for his many customers. He also produced rifles for the Continental Army during the American revolution. This beautiful rifle was assembled by Michael Hayes, Park Rapids, MN. It features traditional brass furniture, and a hand made engraved patchbox. The brass has been allowed to age to a dark patina, to prevent glare in the field. The flared tang is retained by a single tang bolt, which engages the trigger plate. Raised carving, around the tang, and around the transition of the comb to the wrist, is especially nice. Original carving was not bold or thick. Our stock has plenty of wood to allow raised carving, if desired. Notice how the lock panels taper widest at the rear, a classic feature of early flint longrifle architecture. Our Lancaster County triggerguard is large enough for double set triggers. Raised carving and a nickel silver hunters star decorate the cheek of this fine rifle. Well finished carving seems to stand above a smooth background. Scraping the background smooth, using sharp tools, is the secret of high quality well executed carving.
Order our Jacob Dickert longrifle parts set from our suggested list of parts to build a rifle similar to the one shown. This project requires drilling, tapping, inletting, shaping, and finishing. This parts set typically requires 40 to 60 hours of skilled labor to complete. A basic understanding of longrifle building techniques as shown in the book Recreating the American Longrifle is advised, or the mentorship of a skilled gun builder. Many options are available to build this rifle. Each part will add to the website shopping cart individually. Select the parts you need for your project, so you can create your own custom rifle. Click on one of the links above or below to start your selections. You can find additional information about each part by clicking the product image, or part number.
