R. & J.D. Johnson U.S. Contract 1817 Flintlock "Common Rifle"

[@blackpowderpassion9108]

Excellent video!! I love these videos with old originals.

[@alj4940]

I really appreciate you doing these vids. Great information and history.

[@TyrusPerises]

I'm a simple man. I see a new Ethan video recommended, I click and watch.

[@GreenBlueWalkthrough]

Great video and I do love how you go over what is important on an long arm such as this and why it's differnt to other patterns!

[@ILoveMuzzleloading]

You are so welcome!

[@joedbaxter4570]

That's a beautiful rifle.

[@ThisOldHelmet]

Very cool as always. I love seeing these fine pieces. Thanks for making these videos! I learn so much.

[@robertmalmgren4640]

Mine is 1835 Millbury . Wasn’t sure what it was when purchased just liked it .

[@ThisOldHelmet]

I’ll give you double what it originally cost.

[@bgeipel]

Very interesting video. We will make a military musket man out of you yet!

[@Jeremy-qb9ej]

I got an original.... 1817. Contract stamped S.North.... simeon north is the maker... Middleton conn...1826...

[@krockpotbroccoli65]

It's the rifle version of the 1816 infantry musket.

[@556suppressor]

40,000 produced. Where did they all go ? @23:09.

[@charlescomly1]

I'm curious, does this rifle way less than the contract musket?