JR Salvo .20

[Plastikosmd]

Out shooting one of my favorite long rifles today. I’m not sure if I posted this year before. This is a compilation of some pictures that are old and new. This is a 20 caliber long rifle. I load it with between five and 10 g of 4F. (22 Long rifle or 22 Magnum case as my Measure)
Five grains has little to no trouble going through three-quarter inch plywood at 25 yards and 10 grains gets me just about through a pressure treated 2 x 4. It also flips the 3/4 pound steel block holding the Clay without any trouble

First my favorite picture from the original owner. The cat has passed on but it’s still a great picture.

Today


All the powder that you’re going to need for about 25 shots and priming the pan

Are use a 22 pallet with a baby inserted as my projectile. Starts snug but easy to load with the ramrod. No patch needed




7g about made it though PT 2x4
(U can just see the BB)

It also has no trouble dimpling up my steel targets, thus I use AR plate made for target shooting when backer needed.

 

[Patocazador]

Beautiful rifle. What's the maximum effective range for squirrel hunting?

 

[Plastikosmd]

Likely what u feel safe shooting w open sights at small target?
It also has the energy as noted above. It is much more powerful than my .22 Striker air rifle at 800fps

25-30 yards , I pop clays free-standing without issue

beyond that I would want to be rested. I would feel humane at 50

beyond that it is sight limitation

 

[Jim Bowie]

That is really cool!

 

[12Bravo20]

Nice rifle. Who makes them?

 

[Plastikosmd]

JR Salvo made this.
American longrifle builder, now passed
This one was built in the 1990’s

 

[12Bravo20]

It looks like a very fun rifle to shoot for sure. Thanks for sharing with us.

 

[TheOutlawKid]

That is a beautiful rifle. I have always liked small bore guns.

 

[arcticap]

I'm curious about whether the long barrel is actually necessary to obtain the velocity considering the small powder charges.
For example, a 22 LR is said to burn its smokeless powder charge within the first 17 inches of barrel or so, after which velocity doesn't increase.

But I do understand that it was built on a long rifle pattern for traditional reasons, and the long barrel enhances accurate sighting.
How long is the barrel? Is it over 42 inches long?
What is its twist rate?
Any idea who manufactured the barrel?
I love the distinctive shape of the forearm and forend cap,
It certainly is a rare beauty.

 

[Plastikosmd]

Length of pull is around 14”. Overall rifle length is about 60”. Weight is estimated at around 5-6 pounds. Smooth bore. Salvo built this barrel. (There was a .25 Up for sale at about the same time that had a rayl barrel.) 44” from about the touch hole to the muzzle.
points like a dream. Very nimble
His style was along the lines of “southern mountain.”
Pictures are hard for reference, maybe this will give you a better reference, 22 Long rifle/ spent case


ramrod tunnel


wrist and lock


rear sight and band

 

[D. Buck Stopshere]

JR Salvo was from the Charleston, SC area. He was a member of the Charlestown Longrifles Muzzleloading Gun Club near Moncks Corner, SC. His specialty was Southern Mountain rifles, plain with few embellishments. JR also excelled in forging throwing axes and tomahawks for the buckskinners here in the southeastern US.

 

[Plastikosmd]

Thank u^
I am lucky to own a piece of his work

As I understand it, he lived in a relatively restricted area and was not allowed to shoot outdoors around his property. He would often shoot in his basement with some of these small caliber rifles.

 

[Gordon]

with the tiny bore and very long barrel I'm betting the thing is very quiet !

 

[Plastikosmd]

I definitely don’t need hearing protection

 

[DocRock]

Well, that's something new to me. It sure is gorgeous and I bet it's quite than a springer air rifle. Quite cool indeed.

 

[midland man]

yep just what I need for squirrel hunting I sure wish you would put me in your will to own it someday

 

[Plastikosmd]

My wife will likely send it to u!

 

[midland man]

My wife will likely send it to u!

well that's awesome I sure would love that gun like I love my women!!

 

[792mauser]

That's beautiful and looks like so much fun.

 

[Plastikosmd]

Out enjoying it today