Hacker Martin (TN and VA, 1895-1970), Flintlock Longrifle

Mid-20th century, 30 in. octagonal barrel engraved "HACKER MARTIN" on top flat behind the rear sight and having the name stamped in small letters behind the trigger; figured maple stock fitted with unmarked iron lockplate; brass furniture to include engraved sideplate, patchbox, triggerguard, buttplate, nosecap, and ramrod pipes; the stock with ten decorative silver inlays; wooden ramrod..

Overall length 45 in.

Private Collection, High Point, North Carolina

Hacker Martin of Gray, Tennessee made a name for himself as an old school black powder gunsmith and grist mill operator in the Johnson City area. In the early 1950s, a milling opportunity took him to Appomattox, Virginia where he also continued to make flintlock and percussion longrifles.

Hammer screw in fixed position prohibiting function; patchbox engravings with cleaning residue; patchbox appears to be decorative rather than functional as it will not open; the wooden ramrod is fixed in place.