Has anyone heard of a guy named P.V. Pratt who makes muzzelloaders? - The Firearms Forum

mauserman454 · 12-18-2003, 12:36 PM

I picked up a nice custom made Muzzelloader last weekend. It is a Pennsylvania style rifle in 50caliber percussion. It has some nice inlays, beautiful carving, and some really nice engraving. It is my understanding that this rifle is not original from the 19th century, but that is was had built in the 1960's by a gentleman called P.V. Pratt, who tried to make his rifles as authentic as possible. The barrel is marked P.V Pratt Sylvan Beach, NY N.O. 69

I picked up a nice flintlock made by the same man too. This rifle is N.O. 870, I think he made about 1000 rifles.

Best of all I Paid less than $200 for them...

MnHunter · 02-14-2006, 07:44 PM

Sounds to me you found one heck of a good deal out there..

flint and roundball · 03-22-2008, 09:21 PM

yes,i know him very well he has been a close family friend and taught my father how to build muzzle loaders back in the mid 1960's.

12-18-2003, 12:36 PM	#1
mauserman454 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 76	Has anyone heard of a guy named P.V. Pratt who makes muzzelloaders? I picked up a nice custom made Muzzelloader last weekend. It is a Pennsylvania style rifle in 50caliber percussion. It has some nice inlays, beautiful carving, and some really nice engraving. It is my understanding that this rifle is not original from the 19th century, but that is was had built in the 1960's by a gentleman called P.V. Pratt, who tried to make his rifles as authentic as possible. The barrel is marked P.V Pratt Sylvan Beach, NY N.O. 69 I picked up a nice flintlock made by the same man too. This rifle is N.O. 870, I think he made about 1000 rifles. Best of all I Paid less than $200 for them... -->

02-14-2006, 07:44 PM	#2
MnHunter Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 40	Re: Has anyone heard of a guy named P.V. Pratt who makes muzzelloaders? Sounds to me you found one heck of a good deal out there..

03-22-2008, 09:21 PM	#3
flint and roundball Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1	Re: Has anyone heard of a guy named P.V. Pratt who makes muzzelloaders? yes,i know him very well he has been a close family friend and taught my father how to build muzzle loaders back in the mid 1960's.