Just finished this early Southern rifle, maybe an Over Mountain gun, it has characteristics of a NC rifle and is something I have been thinking of doing for a while.  It has a red maple stock which considering the amount of carving will be something I never do again.  The wood was nice and dense but red maple chips and tears so easily that you spend every other minute sharpening and sharpening your chisels. Anyway, it has a 50 cal. 42" Rice octagon b-wt barrel (1" at the breech), a Chambers Early Ketland lock, I forged all the iron mounts (butt plate, trigger guard, side plate, toe plate, trigger, thimbles), a poured pewter nosecap and most interesting to me a captured lid, hidden hinge patchbox.

I am happen with the way it turned out and plan another just like it when I get my hands on a nice piece of hard sugar maple. It is for sale at $2000.

Am adding some pictures as I am listing this rifle again.  I took it off the table to use for my hunting rifle this year.  Two deer in the freezer and am very happy with its performance. Still I want to make myself another so am selling this baby.

 Am asking $2000.