Hi from Eastern United States

I am interested in building flintlock rifles, particulary earlier types from pre-Revolutionary War through Revolutionary War Era.

I'm also interested in Early American History from the Colonial Wars and French and Indian Wars through the American Revolution, and, to a lesser degree the War Between the States.

Have built some rilfes from kits, and a .54 caliber Hawkin from an inletted stock blank. Next project is trying to build a "Transitional" style rifle similar to the Marshall Rifle. Currently working thorugh the Gunsmith of Greenville County, both book and Tapes and the Dixon books.

Also interested in Native American Indian history and Ancient and Medieval History and woodworking, among many other things.

 

[musketman]

Welcome, I see that you like Revolutionary War Era muzzleloaders...

I shoot a brown bess myself, once owned a .69 caliber "rifled" musket, made in 1836 and converted to musket caps in 1856 at Harper's Ferry.

There are several musket shooters here at the forum.

 

Welcome , I shoot a bess and a 62 Carolina s/b. Do as much shooting and reenacting as possible . Used to travel a lot in New Hamshire and Maine till the border got rather nuts . Glad to have you aboard . Great site.