40 Caliber Flintlock Ohio Rifle

[Corjack]

I have a hankering to buy a 40 caliber flintlock. Absolutely do not need it, just want one. This is what I am thinking about ordering, unless somebody has a reasonable argument against it. Thanks for your opinions in advance!

https://www.thegunworks.com/custprodgun.cfm?ProductID=3936&do=detail&Cat2Option=yes

 

[Hatchet-Jack]

You link just takes you to a news letter from the gun works.

I recently purchased a barrel from them. I called them up. The fella was on the phone was very friendly. They got my bbl shipped out pronto and sent me a free (large) printed catalog. Great folks to do business with!

 

[Corjack]

Sorry about the link. There website seems to go to home page regardless of what page you copy link from. It is the Ohio Rifle number 3. In custom guns section.

 

[Corjack]

Here is a screenshot

 

[FishDFly]

I ordered pistols from them and was happy with the quality of workmanship.

Don't forget to ask about delivery time.

 

[Corjack]

I ordered pistols from them and was happy with the quality of workmanship.

Don't forget to ask about delivery time.

Good deal. I figure these days if you want something, order it and be patient and wait.

 

[Grenadier1758]

The parts pedigree is sound and the price not unreasonable.

 

[Corjack]

The parts pedigree is sound and the price not unreasonable.

Kinda what I thought as well. I have so many other time consuming hobbies and work stuff. Do not have time to build a kit. This one is the closest to what I consider my ideal in a finished rifles, in the price range I am willing to pay.

 

[Grenadier1758]

Do expect to do some polishing on the lock and triggers, but that is to be expected on any set of locks and triggers. Maybe smooth the crown at the muzzle too.

 

[Corjack]

Do expect to do some polishing on the lock and triggers, but that is to be expected on any set of locks and triggers. Maybe smooth the crown at the muzzle too.

I live south if you a few hours, may need an in person demonstration of that .

 

[Grenadier1758]

We can work that out, I am sure.

Plenty of videos and relevant topics on the forum.

 

[Cattywompuss]

Looks like a fun little rifle. Almost like a baby Leman(in a good way). Not sure of historicity, but who cares if it is an authentic-ish rifle that is made well of quality parts.

 

[hawkeye2]

If you have any questions or doubts about that gun pick up the phone and call them before you buy. You'll find them honest and helpful.

 

[Art Caputo]

I am a fan of the 40 and use it for late season squirrels, and coyote hunting. Also makes for a cost effective practice/target rifle.
I find the ball diameter easier to handle when loading patched RB’s compared to the smaller 36 and 32 caliber LRB’s. Im always fumbling with them. While recoil is less then the 45cal, it’s quite accurate with range and trajectory not much different. It makes for a light sweet rifle.

 

[Corjack]

I am a fan of the 40 and use it for late season squirrels, and season coyote hunting. Also makes for a cost effective practice/target rifle.
I find the ball diameter easier to handle when loading patched RB’s compared to the smaller 36 and 32 caliber LRB’s. Im always fumbling with them. While recoil is less then the 45cal, it’s quite accurate with range and trajectory not much different. It makes for a light sweet rifle.
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That is very nice! Thanks for your thoughts.

 

[painter]

Link works fine, for me.