Original JACOB DICKERT FLINTLOCK | Hands on at the Rock Island Auction Company

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I’m very blessed to have the opportunity to bring you today’s video. Special thanks to the Rock Island Auction Company for giving me this opportunity.
This video is about an original Jacob DICKERT flintlock muzzleloader, or longrifle, made during the American Revolutionary War. Dickert was a legendary builder during the United States battle for independence. It’s possible this very muzzle loader could have been used in the war.
This Dickert in particular represents an early version of what would become the American Longrifle. It features many details of what would come of the iconic American muzzleloader, but holds onto what inspired the American Longrifle. You’ll notice the set trigger is a paddle style trigger, much like we see in the German Jaeger rifles, showing the direct connection from the German Gunsmiths to the American Gunsmiths of the 18th century.
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[@steveg8322]

The Holiest of Holies!🙏

[@thomaszaccone3960]

Beautiful craftsmanship. Looking at these is somewhat akin to viewing a Stradivarius or similar classic violin. Very good detailed analysis. Thank you.

[@professorpewpuew]

I really enjoyed your presentation. I am partial to fowlers and trade guns, but a sample from Dickert's long and storied career is a snapshot of both a man in his life and the history his guns made.

[@ILoveMuzzleloading]

Thanks for watching! I love the different tastes possible in muzzleloading. Everyone has their piece and respects the other options. Dickert was and is an icon for sure

[@TheHuntercamper]

In the Pa. games new parodical there was a group called the Paxton boys whom 12 of them where hired during the Rev war to snipe on Brit officers. They where given their choice of 2 rifles each. They choose the J DIckert rifles and in ".32 Cal".. Post of one of their exploits found them in Georgia looking for particular individual as the Rev war moved South. Not gonna bring up names here. But, the yardage listed in the article was phenomenal but, consistent with ranges in smaller cal. After that I built a .32 and is an excellent arm for distance. Many a ground hog knew so ...

[@peterleray6084]

My father is making a bench copy right now on this very rifle.

[@WendiGonerLH]

It’s surreal to see that RIA logo without Ian McCollum in the foreground after watching so much of Forgotten Weapons

[@ILoveMuzzleloading]

Forgotten Weapons is a wonderful leader in the space.

[@bavariasuhl]

wow, have a awesome artisan building one .... awesome

[@rustyshackleford4728]

Always interesting to see how people build their kibler kits. J Dicker did a good job but I'd probably have left it in the white instead of aging it

[@ILoveMuzzleloading]

Yeah sometimes these guys go over the top trying to be a House brother. 🤣

[@gregorypennell1755]

Awesome video, Ethan! I sure wish I’d had this as reference when I built my (Dickert-ish) rifle a few years ago…still photos can only get you so close. The lighting and camera angles were great for showing details that a builder needs. 🙌🏼

[@ILoveMuzzleloading]

Thank you Gregory! That's so wonderful to hear.

[@dalecharles811]

It was nice to meet you at the NMNLA today, loved this video and it’s the period and school of rifle I am getting from Tyler at Golden Mean Flintlocks

[@BearMeat4Dinner]

Rock Island Illinois. Great video!!!

[@ILoveMuzzleloading]

Yes! Thank you!

[@dowdawg]

Nice I wonder when the last time it was fired

[@dalemoss4684]

Wow that was truly a great piece to see. Thanks!

[@ILoveMuzzleloading]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@toddschimelfenig1402]

I would love to see so some photos of this rifle so I could study it closer. These RIA videos you have been doing have been a boon for an aspiring builder.

[@ILoveMuzzleloading]

Hey Todd, you can find more pictures here, I hope it helps your journey! www.ilovemuzzleloading.com/blog/riac-0821-dickert-01

[@bgurtek]

I once held a Dickert.

[@Strutingeagle]

That is one Dickerd rifle.

[@Gabby6060842]

I have a Dickert barrel repurposed into a roman nose full length cap lock. 4 dovetails for sights. lol

[@jimandjeanboyer4526]

Do you think that beauty may have answered the old war-whoop a time or two?

[@ILoveMuzzleloading]

I reckon a few times!

[@Snap4590]

I think the builder needs to "see more originals"

[@ILoveMuzzleloading]

Yeah 😂

[@ronbyers9912]

Thinking about this rifle being carried and used for a long time. Do you know how long it was used and when it was hung up on the wall. It looks like it was maintained for generations.

[@ILoveMuzzleloading]

Hard to say on how long it was used and when it was put up. Regardless, we are thankful that everyone along the way cared enough to keep it in this condition.

[@danphariss133]

There is another Dickert that is nearly identical to this one on Rifles of Colonial America and in Moravian Gunmaking in the American Revolution. But it shows far less wear.

[@ILoveMuzzleloading]

Very interesting!

[@thebaldmonk621]

What was the barrel length ? I never heard him say it.

[@YTusercomment]

Do you know what that Dickert Rifle sold for at Auction?