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Oh, my! Breatless... in awe... Seriously, that rifle is such a work of art, I had 3 reactions: 1. It's so unerring beaytiful, as I stared at her lines, I began drooling out both sides o' me mouth and near 'bout wet me britches! 2. I wanted to throw that crippled piece of junque out in the...

Do keep us posted on your build!

Dear Gordon Of Many Smiles, and Lads who've shown an interest. SORRY if I appear to "beating a dead horse," but she ain't dead to me given the massive dent in my pocketbook, so please bear with me once more. Thanks! (BTW, Gordon, my wife and I lived in Eastcote - out the Met past Rayners Lane -...

Greetings, Gents. Thanks very much for your input. Please excuse the lengthy post, BUT, still need help here. I think we may have strayed a bit (pics of other rifles) from the fact that this rifle was presented here as a fine specimen, ready to shoot, rust free, kept in climate controlled...

Ordered a Pedersoli Harpers Ferry flintlock (.58 Cal) on 7 Feb. - in stock. Email said, "In Shipping" delivery was to be within a week... or so I supposed. Drooling out of both sides of my mouth, I waited, and waited, and waited. Finally sent an email on the 15th.. reply, behind 4 weeks on...

Dan and I had a long phone convo this morning. He has seen the photos and agrees that the rifle is not what it appeared - and is willing to accept a return and refund my money - but is having financial struggles at this time - thus the sale of the rifle. So NOT a "fun" situation for either of us.

Thanks, ehunter. Good suggestion - an agreed-upon inspection period. Dan has been showing this rifle on the forum for over a year with many members commenting on it. I take his word that he was not aware of the cracks in the stock, though yes, a close inspection should have revealed them. It was...

Thanks for your reply. The crack is shown in the posted photos - as are the cracks in the stock - internal and external. The rifle was advertised as in perfect condition, so investing further in cutting the barrel off? or buying another barrel and having a competent gunsmith install it would run...

Greetings all! Bought that beautiful full-stock tiger maple flintlock advertised on the forum a couple of weeks ago - maker W.P. Rush engraved on the barrel. The stock wood is to die for! At the outset, let me say I don't believe the seller was aware of these problems. First problem was that the...

GOT IT. Just confused - as usual. : /

That's harrrrd news, Firestick. If'n you don't mind, this ol' preacher/missionary would like to pray for you. - LongJnSilver - Johnny from Hendersonville, NC - the Blue Ridge Mountains (not as spectacular as the Bighorns, but at my age, they'll have to do!) Be blessed, friend.

Oh great... keep hearing this about *** #2. My Honey and I get #2 on Thursday. : ) - or is that : ( SUPPOSED to get 3 new guns by Saturday, so will sit around fiddling with my new toys. ONE is that beaut of a flintlock that belonged to David's father - the mystery rifle - arriving Friday.

WOWZUH! Now THAT'S my kind of church! When I was a pastor in B'ham, AL, at our elders meeting of 8 guys, all but one carried. And before we opened in prayer, we'd all lay our pistols or revolvers (EMPTY, of course) on the table for one another to admire. Sounds crazy, but THAT'S THE GOOD OL'...

Well DADGUMIT... Now you've got me coveting - and drooling out both sides of my mouth.

So, the bullet IN a patch, and a patch on top of the bullet? A LUBED patch, and if so, what lube? Thanks.

Loved reading this - despite your troubles - because of your troubles since they teach us Newbies to this awesome sport! So, thanks for sharing your BIG FLUB!

Hey, Daryl. Don't wanna pry, but do you mind if this old pastor/missionary prays for you? Got a CaringBridge site - Facebook - where folks can keep up with you? Thanks & Blessings, Johnny - LongJnSilver -

Ars longa, vita brevis

"... otherwise it will look like ass." So... on a butt stock, what's wrong with that? No, SERIOUSLY, love this advice from you "senior statesmen." I'm in awe of the expertise to be found on this forum! Bless you all.

FANTASTIC WORK, Jerry! Can't wait to see it all done. I'M IMPRESSED! - Johnny -