scottgze
32 Cal
As the title says, hi all from the worst place in the world to be a firearms enthusiast!
I'm on the brink of buying my first flintlock rifle, a Kentucky pattern that to my meager understanding seems to be a Southern mountains rifle, although I have found a couple of threads that refute that title.
Needless to say, I'm a bit confused as to what pattern/era of rifle it could be. I'm pretty confident of the basis being a Kentucky (or Pennsylvania, as it has also been called apparently).
I'm looking forward to learning more about both my rifle, and the general history behind it and the people and culture behind it.
Sadly, there is limited chances that I'm aware of in Australia for events like Rendezvous etc, and all of the local shooting clubs tend to mock those that shoot in period dress :/
Having said that, if anyone else from Australia sees this and has information or recommendations for re-enacting or Rendezvous events, I'm all ears.
I have shot flintlock previously, but to date only handguns. I'm aware of the loading procedure etc.
When I have the rifle in my possession, I'll post photos if anyone is interested.
Scott
I'm on the brink of buying my first flintlock rifle, a Kentucky pattern that to my meager understanding seems to be a Southern mountains rifle, although I have found a couple of threads that refute that title.
Needless to say, I'm a bit confused as to what pattern/era of rifle it could be. I'm pretty confident of the basis being a Kentucky (or Pennsylvania, as it has also been called apparently).
I'm looking forward to learning more about both my rifle, and the general history behind it and the people and culture behind it.
Sadly, there is limited chances that I'm aware of in Australia for events like Rendezvous etc, and all of the local shooting clubs tend to mock those that shoot in period dress :/
Having said that, if anyone else from Australia sees this and has information or recommendations for re-enacting or Rendezvous events, I'm all ears.
I have shot flintlock previously, but to date only handguns. I'm aware of the loading procedure etc.
When I have the rifle in my possession, I'll post photos if anyone is interested.
Scott
