My TVM rifle arrived yesterday via ups. Ordered it last July. It's the early Virginia in .36 cal, left handed, percussion, 36' barrel, all iron mounted, with the basic stock. It is a really nice looking sleek rifle. Unfortunately can't shoot it til tomorrow due to previous appointmets,etc. Built by M.A. Vance, and his work is great. The wood is their common wood and is dark but has very subtle marbling all up and down the stock. Looks plain until you actually look at it closely. Looking forward to tomorrow.
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Walkingeagle
54 Cal.
Any pictures coming sir?
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hanshi
Cannon
Getting a new rifle is one of the happiest things that can happen. Photos!!!
Soooo how did it shoot?
Took it out Sunday morning and shot it. Short range, 25 yards or so. This rifle will only be used for squirrels or rabbits and a long shot would be probably about 40 yards. My old eyes will be the range factor.
At 25 yds. it shot about 7 or 8 inches low, but centered. I didn't have a file along so I only shot 8 shots for a group. Grouped about an inch and a half in a cluster. Was using 30 grns of 3FG and a patched .350 round ball. I did shoot one shot with 20 grns. powder and it hit inside the group too. I was somewhat surprised but I'll take it.
Gun is easy on the eyes, nice and light and thin, the iron furniture is very complementary. I like the wider more rounded butt stock with the 13-1/2" length. I'm pleased with the rifle.
At 25 yds. it shot about 7 or 8 inches low, but centered. I didn't have a file along so I only shot 8 shots for a group. Grouped about an inch and a half in a cluster. Was using 30 grns of 3FG and a patched .350 round ball. I did shoot one shot with 20 grns. powder and it hit inside the group too. I was somewhat surprised but I'll take it.
Gun is easy on the eyes, nice and light and thin, the iron furniture is very complementary. I like the wider more rounded butt stock with the 13-1/2" length. I'm pleased with the rifle.
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Im with walkingeagle any pics coming
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Wow! How did you load that critter? Did you use an aerial lift to get at the end of the barrel?
Just kidding, hope you enjoy the new rifle. We all get excited with a new MLer. Sounds like a good one.
Flintlocklar
Well I'll tell ya Larry, I'm only 5-6 so your question isn't unreasonable. Hahahaha. Yessir this gun is fun to load and shoot.
I've never seen a 36' barrel ! Your neighbor must help loading it. Heck of a ramrod!
Pictures are needed! We love pictures! I’ve always wanted a 36 caliber or 38.
WRustyLane
32 Cal.
I would think the OP meant a 36" (inch) not a 36' (foot) barrel. I don't think I've ever seen a 36 foot barrel not even on a tank!
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