Hello from Colorado

Looks like a lot of interesting info on this site as well as informed people. I am more of a collector than a hunter only due to health I was a daily hunter after school from 8th grade through high school. I've collected military rifles for a few years but I am finding I am more interested in flintlocks these days and know almost nothing about them. I recently purchased my first Flintlock rifle at an auction. I think I did ok on price but it is a fine contemporary rifle not really an historic gun. So my goal is to learn what I have and learn more on the collecting of antique guns. The rifle I purchased is a fine gun made by Phillip Cravener and his Father in Pennsylvania. It measures .44-.45 at the muzzle and doesn't look like its been shot but a few times. I would love to know the value at some point as I will be selling it and looking for more historic rifles. The cost of these is not something I can find much on the internet . The range is 2000-5000 and those are all auction type sales so who knows. Right now I am just learning the difference between a Fowler and a Kentucky or Pennsylvania rife and I'm not sure what that is yet. So please jump in with any positive friendly comments ...... thanks

Collector, you'll mean that you make a capital gain by buying and selling rifles like a retailer and that the price is the only criteria ?

sorry not sure what you are saying?? I don't buy rifles with the intent of selling them. I like collecting them especially for historic value . If you are implying something else you are mistaken . I also like repairing old rifles I used to spend most of my free time at the range after I stopped hunting due to Parkinson's then eventually stopped range shooting as the progression made it impossible so now I only get to keep them as a collector and enjoy them as such no different than baseball card collecting. Hopefully that explains my hobby to your satisfaction Erwan as far as making a profit that rarely happens!!! I usually loose or trade even I will give you my wife's email ask her......

That's "un malentendu" something that you can call "misunderstanding" in USA...
Sometimes I have to ask for a clarification because I don't understand all the meaning of everything: American is not really my native language an I know too much peoples that lives from business and market of of antique weapons on fora...

Sorry about that.

Welcome from France.

Erwan.

Erwan said:

That's "un malentendu" something that you can call "misunderstanding" in USA...
Sometimes I have to ask for a clarification because I don't understand all the meaning of everything: American is not really my native language an I know too much peoples that lives from business and market of of antique weapons on fora...

Sorry about that.

Welcome from France.

Erwan.

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pas besoin d'être désolé, je faisais clairement mes intentions

" no need for apology just making my intention clear" was my reply , for those of you that don't speak French

Moondoc, welcome to the fire... you’re in a great place for gathering information, (Everything from soup to nuts.) and friendship of kindred spirits. Years ago, at the local VFW, I met, and became a shooting partner with a Korean War veteran who had Parkinson’s. We became close friends and shot together many afternoons over a few years until it became too difficult for him. Thereafter we hung out and bs’ed together, looking at guns, talking about guns, women, war, life, and life in the Corps. He passed away some years ago now but he enriched my life with his humor, his knowledge and his love of an admittedly difficult life. I’m rambling here but you reminded me of Gib... I don’t think I will be helpful to you in your pursuit here but again, I believe you’ve come to the right place.

Welcome!

Woodnbow said:

Moondoc, welcome to the fire... you’re in a great place for gathering information, (Everything from soup to nuts.) and friendship of kindred spirits. Years ago, at the local VFW, I met, and became a shooting partner with a Korean War veteran who had Parkinson’s. We became close friends and shot together many afternoons over a few years until it became too difficult for him. Thereafter we hung out and bs’ed together, looking at guns, talking about guns, women, war, life, and life in the Corps. He passed away some years ago now but he enriched my life with his humor, his knowledge and his love of an admittedly difficult life. I’m rambling here but you reminded me of Gib... I don’t think I will be helpful to you in your pursuit here but again, I believe you’ve come to the right place.

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Thanks Woodnbow sounds like you had a real friend in Gib for sure. I would never have mentioned the Parkinson's stuff if it hadn't been for the "you make a capital gain by buying and selling rifles like a retailer and that the price is the only criteria" comment, I don't usually talk about it.
but as we all get older in life realizing the value of having a good solid friend becomes so crystal clear...…. I have outlived all mine but will always have those memories as you have of Gib.

Old Timer 48 said:

Welcome!

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Cheers Old Timer 48 !!!!!

Welcome from RHode Island, hope you enjoy