Art Holly North Carolina Flintlock

[doug strong]

My buddy dropped off his Art Holly made North Carolina style Kentucky Long Rifle. It is a really beautiful rifle. As I understand it. Art Holly copied this from one in a museum in North Carolina and made it for an older gentleman in Kentucky. In about 1979 as that Kentuckian was getting on in years he sold it to my friend. I know enough about it thatIi can tell it is in perfect working order. However, that is were my knowledge ends.

Can you tell me more about it? My firend wants to sell it but I have no idea what it might be worth. I would like to help him out since he is putting the money back into founding a birds of prey group for hawks and falcons and the like.

You are welcome to email me at doug-strong(at)comcast(dot)net

Here are some really large photos.

http://talbotsfineaccessories.com/Guns/Art Holly1.JPG
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http://talbotsfineaccessories.com/Guns/Art Holly9.JPG
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[doug strong]

Here is info I forgot to post.
45 caliber
42 inch barrel
58 inches overall

 

[jimrbto]

You might have better luck getting a good appraisal by posting this at
"americanlongrifles.org". they will know the maker and the value of the
rifle.
Jim

 

[Dave Markowitz]

Nice looking rifle. It looks like a Siler lock. The stock was stained with chromium trioxide, which is what gave it the greenish hue.

 

[denster]

Not a maker I recognize. Style looks fair as does craftsmanship and condition appears good to very good. I'd place a value between $450 and $550.

 

[arcticap]

An ALR search turned up the following brief but enlightening references about the gun builder Art Holly which indicate that he must have been well known. I agree with jimrbto that posting the rifle photos on ALR should provide more info. about it, the maker and its value, along with sending Majorjoel a personal message since he does own one. I suggest to register on ALR and post about it in the category "Contemporary Longrifle Collecting".

http://www.americanlongrifles.org/forum/

By some coincidense several years ago I bought a flintlock poorboy squirrel rifle that had been made by Art Holly. I was told by the gunshop owner (Alpena MI) Holly had made the rifle back in the late 40's for a gentleman from Manistee MI. I recently took this flinter out of my gun safe, along with the old business card attached to it. There is silver wire inlayed into the initials on the upper wrist.....N S. The card says made by Art Holly for Neal Spicer Manistee MI 1949. All the very best to you Mitch!.........Joel

http://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=18760.0

I was a member of the guild also and learned alot from Jack . He let you try to figure out your problems first before stepping in to guide you down the right path in building .Had many a good session with him and the other students. Jack studied under a master by the name of Art Holley .There will be a big void to fill with his passing .Maybe my astute friend Tom Caster can fill it someday. Eric D. Lau Riverdale Mi.

Tom, I'm very sorry to hear of Jack's passing. I also regret that I never got in touch with him regarding his background and history with Art Holly...

http://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=4890.0

 

[Gobblerizer]

Hi Guys!

Don't Mean to get of Subject ,but where can I Post a Couple Muzzleloader Barrels I would Like to sell?

Mario

 

[arcticap]

In the THR Trading Post under Buy, Sell and Trade: Accessories.
Don't forget to list your state in the title or the ad will be deleted.
You can also bring the classified ad to our attention by telling us about it in your next post.

Link to Buy, Sell and Trade: Accessories:

http://www.thehighroad.org/forumdisplay.php?f=23

 

[Gobblerizer]

Thanks Much Artic Cap

Much appreciated! I gotta get em ready for sale!

Mario

 

[CraigC]

I would suggest taking some better pics, outside, on an overcast day, preferably later in the afternoon. Indoor pics with the flash are terrible.