My Flint Lock Rifle is finished

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Joined
Nov 3, 2008
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Location
Bremen, Ohio
I started this project 01/03/09 and finished it 12/12/09.
This is the first Muzzle Loader I have ever tried to build from scratch.
The barrel is an antique 45 caliber that was never used. I cut it to 38". The double set triggers and all of the Silver hardware are handmade.
I did not use the Butt plate or trigger assembly shown in the first photo. The Lock is a Siler. I am open to suggestions for a name for it?

Here is a link to a very picture heavy photo essay of the complete project

http://www.ohiooutdoorsman.com/phpBB/vi ... d0152#1032

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SBH4628

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You have a talent few men have :shock: Leaves a guy speachless.Great detail :D :D
Stoots says it all :D
 

Badger Matt

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Simpsonville, SC
Wow. You are truly an old world craftsman. Well done. Reckon I'll send it back to you though, since you went and put the lock on the wrong side...
 
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:shock: :shock: :shock:
That is butifumus.
Looks like ya put the lock on the wrong side :D Great I shoot left handed
I buit a couple of kits in the 70s and wanted to build one from scratch.
Never got around to it.
You did great.
Jim
 

REP1954

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Jul 21, 2008
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Thats really nice, it's not to fancy and yet not to plan. The quaility just makes a the front stuffers they crank out now to just get people out into the woods look sick. Whats the twist and how many grooves in the barrel?
 

Tx gun runner

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Ft Hood , Tx area
WOW you did a super job . I scratched built this one like you so I know the many hours it takes . Like you I used only hand tool to build mine .....

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