Still relatively new to black powder and especially flintlocks. Flinters are now my addiction and a pure joy from the history to the community and ultimately the shooting experience.
I recently received my custom build from Kevin Blevins and couldn't be happier. He crafted what he referred to me as a pre-revolutionary era ridge runner as his take on a gun I discovered in a museum picture gallery. The original had parts and features of both English and French smoke poles as I understand field guns were frequently made from whatever was available. In fact, the sample had a French dragoon trigger guard on it. He expertly guided me as till we ultimately came up with my version. Learned a ton of history in the process as well. Not a true poorboy or trade but she is mine and beautiful.
She's a .62 with 39" rice smooth barrel. I added a rear sight (my choice), pewter cap and strap hardware which will be augmented by a woven strap I am currrently working on.
First time out at the range and experimented with shot loads, patched .600 and bare ball .610. All were a great experience, right on target and now it's up to me to figure out what she best likes.
I was so happy with the Robert Hughes pattern .50 I received from him I quickly jumped at creating this smoothie with him.
The fun has only begun...love BP!
I recently received my custom build from Kevin Blevins and couldn't be happier. He crafted what he referred to me as a pre-revolutionary era ridge runner as his take on a gun I discovered in a museum picture gallery. The original had parts and features of both English and French smoke poles as I understand field guns were frequently made from whatever was available. In fact, the sample had a French dragoon trigger guard on it. He expertly guided me as till we ultimately came up with my version. Learned a ton of history in the process as well. Not a true poorboy or trade but she is mine and beautiful.
She's a .62 with 39" rice smooth barrel. I added a rear sight (my choice), pewter cap and strap hardware which will be augmented by a woven strap I am currrently working on.
First time out at the range and experimented with shot loads, patched .600 and bare ball .610. All were a great experience, right on target and now it's up to me to figure out what she best likes.
I was so happy with the Robert Hughes pattern .50 I received from him I quickly jumped at creating this smoothie with him.
The fun has only begun...love BP!
