Short barreled Longrifle

[cositrike]

Hi Cowboy.
I would send photos, but unfortunately, I'm in England and the rifle is in USA.
All I can say at the moment, is it's short barrelled,full stock flinters,in 50 cal I believe. It's in
Need of a rear sight and it's in the White. It was given to be by a Widowmakerno longer with us. He was almost blind but a good maker. It'll need a little bit of finishing, but as I say,it will be under your top line.
Regards
Simon

 

[Billnpatti]

I used to live in Indiana. That is muzzleloader country. :thumbsup: You could probably carry, hug, kiss and caress your new rifle all the way through Indiana. But, when you get to Illinois, it may be a whole new ball game. :idunno: They may not understand and may have a problem with public displays of G.A.S. (Gun Affection Syndrome) :rotf:

 

[Col. Batguano]

I used to live in Indiana. That is muzzleloader country. :thumbsup: You could probably carry, hug, kiss and caress your new rifle all the way through Indiana. But, when you get to Illinois, it may be a whole new ball game. :idunno: They may not understand and may have a problem with public displays of G.A.S. (Gun Affection Syndrome) :rotf:

They call it Friendship for a reason! :metoo:

 

[gunmaker43]

I have a short .50 cal. rifle here. 26" green mt. bbl., dark curly maple wood, L&R left hand lock.
I got this gun in an estate sale, it was put together but not finished. I completed it, shoots very well, it has a crack in front of lock plate, nothing that would effect firing. $600.00 to your door 48 states.....Take a look & email or PM if interested...Tom

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[Cowboy]

I have a short .50 cal. rifle here. 26" green mt. bbl., dark curly maple wood, L&R left hand lock.
I got this gun in an estate sale, it was put together but not finished. I completed it, shoots very well, it has a crack in front of lock plate, nothing that would effect firing. $600.00 to your door 48 states.....Take a look & email or PM if interested...Tom

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That looks like a muzzleloader that would fit the bill in what I am looking for.
.1 short barrel
.2 left handed
.3 50 Caliber
.4 within my budbet

I do have a couple of questions that I would like to ask?
1. Condition of the bore? and twist rate?
2. Small crack in stock in lockplate area? Has it been professionally repaired?
3. Would also love to see pictures of the lock inside the rifle and outside the rifle.
4. Any rust or pitting issues on the entire gun?

Would love it if you could reply to the questions listed above and PM me more about it. It would be a serious consideration. The price sounds good. Will have to confer with Jethro and wait for your information.

I really appreciate your post. It is indeed a very interesting rifle. Hope we can discuss it in more detail in the very near future!

Thankyou, Respectfully, Cowboy :thumbsup:

 

[hawkeye2]

I should have mentioned it in my first reply but didn't think of it. Tip Curtis did a very nice left handed flint with a 13" pull, 38" swamped .45 caliber barrel in the white for my wife. The initial price was quite reasonable but then we upgraded the wood, added the finishing materials and then I went back and added a wooden patch box for a name day (that's a Polish thing, she gets 2 birthday presents a year and I only get one) gift. Even with all that it was a great deal and not difficult to finish either. She polished, stained and browned it all by herself and the only thing she had attempted before was striping and oiling the grips on her Uberti Remington.

The point is that Tip will make you anything you want and it doesn't take long either.

 

[Cowboy]

Well I finally entered the world of the Flintlock!

Special thanks to Tom Knight! You had just what I was looking for in my first flintlock! You were very generous and fair to me. I will never forget your kindness.

Thanks Tom!

Respectfully, Cowboy :thumbsup:

 

[Loyalist Dave]

YAY!

:applause: :grin:

LD

 

[Tom Compton]

Another thumb up for Tom Knight. Good work quick and reasonable.
TC

 

[SgtErv]

Yesssss!!! Happy for you dude, great rifle!

 

[Dean2]

Very nice and a great price. Being left handed too, I know how hard it is to come across what we really want. Are you still going to take the trip to friendship, I think it would be a blast to attend that.

 

[Rifleman1776]

He put the lock on the wrong side. :shocked2: :wink:
Very nice rifle, really. Enjoy and be proud. :thumbsup:

 

[Cowboy]

Are you still going to take the trip to friendship, I think it would be a blast to attend that.

Yes! Most definitely.

I wouldn't miss it for the world! I hope to meet some of our members in person. Will also have one of our best to show me around!

I'm counting the days! :grin:

Respectfully, Cowboy :thumbsup:

 

[excess650]

I would have guessed that barrel to be longer than 26". Regardless, it appears that you'll have a fine shooter there. Get some good flints and make some smoke! :thumbsup:

 

[Critter Getter]

Congrats on getting your first flinter!! I will guess that it will be the first of many! Greg.

 

[Grumpa]

All Right!! :thumbsup: That's one nice looking rifle, with a proper lock!

You have gotten so much knowledge from the Forum since becoming a member, and now you have a very special flintlock rifle with which to put that knowledge to use. I am happy for you, my friend. :hatsoff:

Richard/Grumpa,

 

[Cowboy]

Many thanks Grumpa,

It's not only the forum but people like you who keeps me coming back everyday.

Just want to check in on a daily basis to hear from my friends here and how they are getting along.

Respectfully, Ferrell/Cowboy :thumbsup:

BTW: Get to learn something new too! :grin:

 

[Bill Ladd]

Tom Knight is the best!

 

[Howie1968]

Ferrell, that flintlock is beautiful!! making me what one, And you are a top notch fella yourself having answered any question ive had and those awesome roundballs. we will be talking soon!!!

 

[Herb]

That rifle is really very well put together. Glad you got it. I also need a shorter and lighter rifle for a likely (means if I draw a permit) antelope hunt this fall, and I like .50. I have a .50 32" Rice Jaeger barrel but didn't care for the English sporting rifle I built with a twin .54 barrel, so I am working on figuring out what to build, will make it flintlock. I can carry my .58 halfstock flint plains rifle or my .54 Bridger Hawken on my elk hunt (need the heavier ball for elk per game regulations). I can't shoot those heavy rifles off hand in matches, thus the need for a lighter rifle. Anyway, I think your rifle is very well done.