This rifle is a faithful bench copy of a piece by Martin Fry, crafted by renowned builder Richard “Dick” Miller. According to Miller, this was the only original rifle he had the chance to study firsthand for such a project. Fry, a known apprentice of Nicholas Schroyer, produced work so closely aligned with his mentor’s that the two are often mistaken for one another.
The rifle itself is a striking example of 18th-century craftsmanship, with a boldly figured stock, crisp carving, and flawless execution throughout. The four-piece brass patchbox is expertly inlet and tastefully engraved, while the overall fit and finish reflect Miller’s long-standing reputation for quality and authenticity.
It’s built around a straight-tapered .45 caliber barrel measuring 41.5” in length. Dimensions are 15/16” at the breech, 7/8” mid-barrel, and just over 13/16” at the muzzle. The bore is bright with sharp rifling. The lock is marked “RTG”—believed to be an older clone of a Siler, likely from the 1970s or ’80s. It sparks well and has proven extremely reliable. I’ve fired over 50 rounds through it without a single misfire.
The rifle measures about 57” overall, with a 13.75” LOP and a weight just over 8 pounds. It’s sleek, well-balanced, and representative of the slender, elegant form expected from a York/Lancaster-area Pennsylvania longrifle.
Asking $5,000 (shipped) to the lower 48.
Payment by check, money order, or most electronic methods accepted.
Feel free to contact me with any questions or for more details.
Eric Carlson
208-215-6727
TLPortraits@gmail.com
