Beautiful craftsmanship. Looking at these is somewhat akin to viewing a Stradivarius or similar classic violin. Very good detailed analysis. Thank you.
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.
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
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 ...
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. 🙌🏼
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.
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.
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.
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.
Beautiful craftsmanship. Looking at these is somewhat akin to viewing a Stradivarius or similar classic violin.
Very good detailed analysis. Thank you.
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.
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
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 ...
wow, have a awesome artisan building one .... awesome
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
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. 🙌🏼
Thank you Gregory! That's so wonderful to hear.
The Holiest of Holies!🙏
Wow that was truly a great piece to see. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
My father is making a bench copy right now on this very rifle.
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
Yeah sometimes these guys go over the top trying to be a House brother. 🤣
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.
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.
It’s surreal to see that RIA logo without Ian McCollum in the foreground after watching so much of Forgotten Weapons
Forgotten Weapons is a wonderful leader in the space.
Nice I wonder when the last time it was fired
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.
Hey Todd, you can find more pictures here, I hope it helps your journey! www.ilovemuzzleloading.com/blog/riac-0821-dickert-01
I once held a Dickert.
I think the builder needs to "see more originals"
Yeah 😂
Do you think that beauty may have answered the old war-whoop a time or two?
I reckon a few times!
I have a Dickert barrel repurposed into a roman nose full length cap lock. 4 dovetails for sights. lol
That is one Dickerd rifle.
What was the barrel length ? I never heard him say it.
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.
Very interesting!
Do you know what that Dickert Rifle sold for at Auction?