ADAM EVICK

WOW,  was we  delighted to receive these excellent   photographs of this most elegant flintlock long rifle made by Adam Evick.   We are  grateful  that the owner of this wonderful rifle was so generous to share it with us and  thankful  to the photographer who took these fine pictures. 

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Adam Evick signed his barrels in the above manner.

In 1769 Francis and his brother George Evick surveyed 160 acres of land on the bank of the South Branch of the Potomac River.  It is on a portion of this land that the town of Franklin West Virginia was built.  George lived across the river at the mouth of Evick Gap.  

                                                              Elegant Incised Carving

Adam Evick was the son of George and Eve.  He was born in 1782 in Franklin.  Adam married Sophia Engleton in 1801.  John & William sons of  Adam also became gunsmiths.  Adam died in 1855.

Incised Carving on Fore-stock 

Flintlock

Engraved Brass Patchbox

Brass Side Plate

&

 Double Set Triggers

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Please do not copy pictures, as they are the property of the photographer and are shared with us at his pleasure.  Thanks for reading, Mark