Hello from the Netherlands

[Dutch Mosin]

Hello all.
I found this forum yesterday and decided to join.
I'm not unfamiliar with BP weapons(I own and shoot a Swiss Vetterli and a Dutch Beaumont rifle)but muzzle loaders are completely new to me.
I always wanted to own and shoot a single shot percussion pistol and just recently decided to start looking for info on the subject.
Our gun law allows us to own BP weapons without a license as long as they are pre 1945 and BP only.
That means that I can't buy one of those beautiful replicas or it has to be a replica built before 1945.
Well...that's not entirely true.
I can buy a replica, but this weapon would need a so called shooters license.
I own such a license, but it has a max of 5 (five) firearms and you already guessed it.......my license is full.
So, it's either an original or a pre 1945 replica.
The search is on.


Met vriendelijke groet,

Martin

 

[TXLongRifle]

En ook voor jouw, Martin ... Welkom !!!

 

[deanscamaro]

Welcome to the forum. I made a number of trips to your country, doing some project startup management for an IBM tape coating facility, subcontracted to a company (Philips/Dupont, PD Magnetics) in Oosterhout. The Netherlands is one of my favorite countries that I have visited. We usually stayed in Breda and drank a lot of your beer in the evenings. :grin: Again, welcome! :hatsoff:

 

[hoochiepapa]

Welcome!! From the mountains of Colorado!

 

[mazo kid]

Hi Martin, welcome to the forum. Sorry to hear of your plight; there probably aren't too many replicas made prior to 1945 and so you are limited to originals. I am familiar with some of the rifles you own as I have a Beaumont and a few Vetterlis.

 

[bangfxr]

Welcome. You'll find a wealth of knowledgeable folks here. So have a seat, fill yer tin cup as the coffees jest finished boiling.

 

[longshot one]

Welcome to the MLF Martin! Glad you found us and you will find there are lots of friendly knowlegable folks with a lifetime of experience to share. Pull up a stump and join us at the fire.

 

[CaptainKirk]

Welcome! Check the For Sale section, occasionally an oldie pops up. In the mean time, ENJOY! :wink:

 

[Dutch Mosin]

Thanks for all your replies...and even one in Dutch !!!!! WOW.
I'll just start reading the posts and try to gather as much info on single shot percussion pistols as I can.
I think I'm going to like this place.
Thanks for the tip CaptainKirk.
I'll check the For Sale Forum regularly.

Met vriendelijke groet,

Martin

 

[ny griz]

:hatsoff: Welcome Martin,and good luck with your search. :hmm: Griz

 

[Dutch Mosin]

Thanks for your reply Griz.
I appreciate it.

Met vriendelijke groet,

Martin

 

[LeMat1856]

hello and welcome, martin,

you should also check this auction site as they have both originals and replicas for sale.

www. gunbroker .com
look in the "Home : Top > Firearms (Collectible)" section

if you ever come to san francisco, california, look me up and we'll go shooting BP.

~daniel~ :hatsoff:

 

[Dutch Mosin]

Thanks for the link Daniel.

I promised myself to visit the US at least once in my life.
I'll let you know when I fly over.
Would be great to meet and shoot some BP.

Met vriendelijke groet,

Martin

 

[gordy]

Glad you fond your way here . Another auction site to check out is (auctionarms)They have about 50 BP hand guns up for auction most of the time . They do , at times have originals . Have you considered a flintlock ? Are the regulations the same for flintlocks as percussion guns ?
Only been to Amsterdam and Harlem and that was about 1956 , great country and friendly folks . :thumbsup:

 

[Dutch Mosin]

Thanks for your reply gordy.
I will check that auction site too.
To answer your question: Yes, I have considered a flint lock, but like I wrote before, muzzle loading is completely new to me.
Percussion seems to be easier to learn.
I just have too little info on the subject to decide now.
Rules are the same for both percussion and flint lock.

Amsterdam and Haarlem have changed a lot since 1956.......but Holland is still a great country with lots of friendly folks living here. :grin:

Met vriendelijke groet,

Martin

 

[LeMat1856]

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. feb 5 / 21:55GMT

martin,

here is another suggestion for you - a very good softcover book with lots of pictures for easy learning:
Alibris Used Books Online - the Complete BlackPowder Handbook

(price for 320 pages, 1992 version is only $4.82)

I have this in my own library and it is great for research and reference for beginners to experienced.

:thumbsup: keep in touch,
~daniel~

 

[Dutch Mosin]

Thanks for the info Daniel.
I already bought two books on the subject.
One is an encyclopedia so I can see what was manufactured through the years, the other is a more technical book.
I think I'll start reading and if i have any questions I'll return here.

Met vriendelijke groet,

Martin

 

[BillinOregon]

Martin, you found a good place for BP information. By the way, I also have a Vetterli, and just bought a Beaumont!
Bill in Oregon

 

[Dutch Mosin]

Thanks for your reply Bill.
The Vetterli was my first BP rifle.
A couple of years ago bought the Beaumont from a good friend in the US.
Beaumont rifles are rare over here and the price is accordingly.
You can imagine how happy I was when this Beaumont was offered to me.
Every now and then I take either the Vetterli or the Beaumont to the range.
Especially the Beaumont draws a crowed, even though it is Dutch.

Met vriendelijke groet,

Martin

 

[jake2255]

Martin, Wished I had my limit of firearms and then i would quit looking. Here is another site you might try www.micksguns.com , he has every kind and discription of gun and anything else you might need. Good luck in your search. jake2255