Dixie Gun Works Kentucky Flintlock Rifle, Japan-Made Reproduction, 41.5 in Octagonal Barrel, Double-Set Triggers
This Dixie Gun Works Kentucky flintlock rifle is a Japan-made reproduction with a long 41.5 inch octagonal barrel, full-length hardwood stock, and double-set triggers. It carries period-style iron furniture and traditional iron sights, with clear maker and origin markings. The barrel is serial-numbered, and the rifle retains classic Kentucky profile details that appeal to traditional muzzleloader enthusiasts.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Given its age, the rifle shows heavy signs of past use. The rifling remains good.
What’s Included
- Dixie Gun Works Kentucky flintlock rifle
- Fitted wooden ramrod
The rifle follows the classic Kentucky pattern with a fullstock that runs to the muzzle and no nose cap observed. It features a left-side cheekpiece and a long, scroll-spurred iron trigger guard, paired with a plain sheet-metal sideplate on the left. Iron or steel components include the buttplate and toe-plate, supporting a traditional look with a brown/gray finish.
The barrel is a 41.5 inch octagonal profile, fitted with a dovetailed white-metal front blade and a fixed rear notch, providing a period-correct iron sight picture. The bore shows good rifling, and the barrel is serial-numbered for traceability.
The action is a flintlock muzzleloader with a double-set trigger arrangement, offering a crisp, traditional trigger setup. The length of pull measures 14.0 inches, and a wooden ramrod is carried in two pipes plus an entry pipe under the barrel.
Markings include MADE IN JAPAN along with Dixie Gun Works – Union City, Tennessee, identifying it as a Japan-produced reproduction for DGW. The overall configuration, hardware, and markings align with Dixie’s Kentucky series reproductions.