Jacob Dickert Rifle

There is not really an adequate means to describe the feeling of picking up this rifle today. Pardon the poor iPhone photos and screen grabs from my instagram, as I had little time to take good shots or to upload the few I did grab today. I assure you, there will be more to come.
Thirty miles out of town, into the mountains we arrived to a snowed in cabin with wood smoke issuing from the chimney and the scent of a warm hearth is a welcome sight in Montana during the late days of December. Our friend the gunmaker, greeted us with his signature, "Hey buddy". The way he says, "buddy" usually rolls off slow as if hinted with some kind hospitality, as if he was indeed your old friend. He offers hot coffee, he packs his pipe, and the talk of guns and history begins.
How often have you hear the phrase, "The gun that won the West!" or perhaps, "The gun that won WWII" in reference to either perhaps the Winchester lever actions (in the West) or the Garand for WWII? There are even other catch phrases for, the "great equalizer" or, "God made men, Samuel Colt made them equal".
Ever since I learned of the Gun maker Jacob Dickert, I became enamored with his rifles and the role they played in American history. There should easily be a phrase, "Dickert Rifles, the guns that changed the course of human events". Is that far fetched? No I think not.
Perhaps the humble German immigrant, devout Moravian, was so very humble and quiet that he shied away from any historical attention or association with great accomplishments where his works were pivotal in their role. The hardworking, Lancaster gunsmith, unbeknownst to him would leave an everlasting impression on this continent and thus the world.
Jacob Dickert Rifles were ordered several times, before and during the course of the American Revolution. He produced rifles from the time of the French and Indian War, the Revolution, the early years of the new nation, and the War of 1812.
Dickert Rifles are credited as the rifles carried by the men who turned the tide in the Revolution at the battle of Kings Mtn, where British Major Ferguson was killed and his troops defeated. A Dickert rifle is the only surviving rifle known to have been at the Alamo, and Dickert rifles are recorded to have been given to early makers of Fur Trade era rifles to, "copy" or make in a more affordable fashion.
The Dickert rifle repelled the French, freed a people from British tyranny, defended a young nation from foreign insult, expanded westward with free trappers, and fought Santa Ana in Texas. There is no tool of liberty, no fashioned steel, carved marble, written scroll that embodies the tenacity and vigor or American Liberty and our willingness to kill for freedom like the Dickert Rifle.
This is why I chose to have myself a Dickert. The greatest rifle ever to grace God's green earth.
My Dickert:
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[@donschutte1418]

Hunted with a hand made flintlock for the last 10 years you can keep the modern guns these are truly art and this guy is good beautiful work thx

[@tonycarver9570]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@straightpipec6099]

Absolutely beautiful

[@johnnyholland8765]

From a masters hand. That is a beautiful rifle...

[@stevejohnston3400]

my God that's just awesum......

[@patmurphy3410]

What a beauty! Wow

[@johannesvanhoek9080]

I have a Lancaster 54 cal rifle made by Helmut Mohr in Germany , it’s like the finest precision Flintlock that I’ve ever owned with a Competition rice barrel , thank you for the video I truly enjoyed it 👍

[@AppalachianManCave]

Enjoyed the video.Once the long rifles get in your blood, you are hooked for life.

[@FolkFirearmsCollective]

yeah - I'd sell every gun I own and likely a Kidney before I sold this rifle. I have never, ever, loved a gun as I love this one.

[@RandyHTFFforever]

All I can think to say is WOW ! Truly gun making at it's art .

[@MrHolster]

Beautiful rifle. Thank you Sir for taking the time to video this and share it.

[@FolkFirearmsCollective]

Most welcome. Thank you for liking it and taking time to express it. Share them if you can.

[@thomaszaccone3960]

Dickerson and Beck styles are my favorites but my first love is the Edward Marshall rifle. Beautiful work of art. The only thing better than owning that rifle would be to be able to make one.

[@PracticalOutdoorist]

WOW ! That is truly one beautifully crafted rifle.

[@TexasChilliMassacre]

Beautiful rifle.I have a kentucky,but thf short one.

[@montanamountainmen6104]

Funny you mention the Battle of Kings Mountain. My direct ancestor was a Colonel in the militia along with his two sons that fought in that battle.

[@historicaltrekking]

Well done Denny, first rate. Good choice. I am very pleased for you. Regards, Keith.

[@FolkFirearmsCollective]

Thank you Keith, your opinion is gold and I truly enjoy your content so very much! I even took notes when you outlined your pack contents one time. If you ever make it to the states, please come up to my woods for a shoot and some stew!

[@KathrynLiz1]

Exquisite work....and not over-fancy... I love that.... Quality oozes from this rifle. I hate to think what it cost, but whatever it was, it was worth it.....

[@deanmacka4975]

Nice boom stick mate

[@HarrysHolsters]

Beautiful rifle! Would love to hear how the hunts go. Thanks for posting the links! I can't wait to read through them.

[@shadetreemech290]

"It is likely that I will never hunt with a center fire riffle again." I feel that I am on the same path.

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

“Black Powder Matters.” I need a T-shirt that says that and features a Jaeger rifle with horns, possibles bag, and a matching pistol.....

[@t.curran8243]

I have same feeling, just use the smoke pole in rifle season. Thanks for the history lesson. I grew up in that PA area with the Germans and Moravians.

[@oldschoolron8602]

love the rifle and the Marlin sign.

[@TeamLotus6365]

May you make your Tim Murphy shot with that rifle. Everything from the inletting and carving to the engraving and finishing is just perfect. Loading and firing a fine, balanced flintlock is the pinnacle of shooting. Hard to go back to cartridges without yawning...

[@FolkFirearmsCollective]

Thank you very much. Yes. I am in love with it.

[@christopherbennett4559]

Beautiful. I perfer early Virginia style smoothbore. Black iron no brass. I have a Tvm 54 caliber love it. Thanks for sharing God bless. 👍

[@JP-tz3lt]

Very nice rifle, being I'm a Dickert (not a very common name) I'd like to hear more history, and perhaps find me one some day.

[@FolkFirearmsCollective]

Trace your roots. Perhaps you are related to the Moravian Pennsylvanian who built these!

[@KE0ZCO]

Absolutely gorgeous

[@PaulRevere2009]

Beautiful rifle . A true work of art !

[@heaviesculture5516]

Very fine rifle! Very fine!

[@isaacwhite9255]

I was always fascinated with the mountain men and frontiersmen (I blame Davy Crockett and Robert Conrad's portrayal of Pasquinel for this) and I always strove from an early age to accumulate their knowledge, emulate their clothing and weapons, and live as closely as I can to how they did. It took me some doing but I'm the proud owner of a .50 cal Hawken and it's my favorite gun I have so far. Wouldn't trade it for nothing and to load it, shoot it off, and smell that burnt gunpowder is intoxicating.

[@brannonpardue1358]

When you first sold your Ar15’s.etc.etc. I was like ... No!! But I can definitely understand why you did what you did. Very nice rifles

[@FolkFirearmsCollective]

I would sell every gun I own, a kidney and more to keep this rifle.

[@brannonpardue1358]

Denny Ducet Cool story to go along with it as well! U still got your mk18? That’s what drew me to your channel because I have one as well Either way love the channel and your new gun, happy new year

[@FolkFirearmsCollective]

I do still have the MK18.

[@brannonpardue1358]

Denny Ducet Awesome man! I know you said it was one you were keeping. Definitely a great gun, I’ve enjoyed mine, got the complete rifle as well Appreciate the chat, look forward to the next vid

[@hawkenrifles]

Un rifle artesano muy bonito y muy bien hecho. Saludos desde España y Feliz Año 2018.

[@slavensmolcic]

2:21 When craftmanship cross the border and enters into the art.

[@D5quared91]

Beautiful!! I would trade any AR-15 any day to get that... a flintlock (or percussion) long rifle is just... special. Can't explain it, but they are timeless and just extremely awesome. Congrats!!

[@FolkFirearmsCollective]

Yes. Greatest guns ever made.

[@HarrysHouseChannel]

That is one delicious rifle, I'd love to be able to afford one someday

[@MTwoodsrunner]

She's a purty one thats for certain!...congrats...woods

[@STMwoodturning]

Beautiful rifle!

[@waksupi]

Great!

[@chrisnewport7826]

Would love to know what's in his library.

[@rfdsrd]

Nothing short of awesome, Denny. Congrats and fire her well.

[@dmorgan724]

WOW

[@steveroush4147]

I really wish I had been with you, I’m in the process of purchasing a long gun kit from Jim Kibler, I’ll let you know how it turns out... but it will be no where like this gun you just showed.

[@FolkFirearmsCollective]

Kibler makes a beautiful kit. You will have a superb and most excellent rifle. Love it.

[@jeannieheard1465]

I'm in the process of making a late Lancaster with swamped barrel and flint lock. Parts came from Pecatonica, except for thimbles, entry pipe, and nose cap. The biggest hurdle so far has been trying to overcome the problems associated with the front lock plate machine screw.

[@Strutingeagle]

That dickerd rifle is gooder than shi# !

[@sako1952]

So who made this rifle and how to contact him?

[@FolkFirearmsCollective]

That’s a secret I am sorry. He’s private and introduction only.

[@darrellgoodman9585]

Where did you get your barrel from and what calibre is it. Bring it to Friendship IN national shoots.

[@FolkFirearmsCollective]

42" Rice, Southern Classic profile, .54 caliber, swamped.

[@darrellgoodman9585]

Denny Ducet Thanks