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Hello folks, I'm in search of a "custom made" Fowler or Early Trade Gun in .56 or .62 flintlock smoothbore. My price range is anywhere from $1,500 to $3,500. I am fairly picky as to what I am looking for, so please don't take offense if I am not interested in what you may be offering. I...

I'd be all over this, but I'm waiting for my "full size" version... wink, wink, lol

I agree, it looks like it should be in a display case at the "Museum of the Fur Trade"

This seems to be a very reasonable price to me... I have been a little tempted to "pull the trigger" on this one myself (pun intended).

What art museum did you jack that one from? My oh my... that is a good one!!!

The great 3F debate finally dies here with evidence of downed game... Great outing you and the dog experienced!!! Some questions for you Britsmoothy... What breed of dog is that? Is that a two piece stock on your double barrel?, and how much and what size shot did you use? Thanks! Joel

Welcome to the forum neighbor. Old school muzzleloaders are a whole different level of fun compared to an inline...

Glad to have you here!

So, it sounds like I can be pretty successful sticking with 3f down the tube, #5 shot on top, and some more 3f in the pan... this would be great for keeping the KISS method that I am aiming for. I have been listening to you folks on how I can accomplish this... keep the advice coming! Joel

"flintlock rabbit hole" ...Ya, I know what you mean lol. Welcome aboard!

I started with a .50 cal Hawken many years ago as well... I must warn you though, that muzzeloaders are like potato chips, you can't just have one! Welcome to the forum.

Welcome from the Eastern side of Montana!

VERY nice!!! Great success and great gun... I have a Rob Miller Early TG build happening soon, and can't hardly wait. If it's not to much trouble, I also would love to see some close up pics of your fine weapon.

Hi folks... I am still fairly fresh to the Smoothbore game (couple years now) and am exploring advice as much as possible to help in my journey. I played around with a 20 ga French Trade gun about 20 some odd years ago, but was pretty seasoned with a 50 cal Flinter though. I am currently...

Glad to hear it, cause i'm itchin' pretty bad to shoot the thing! Fortunately, I am working on some coyote loads for the Netting which will keep me occupied for awhile. Never shot a coyote with a flinter before, but I feel I must try. Maybe you could post the build process when you get around...

Almost pull the trigger on this Trade Gun (pun intended) until I realized this was posted in July! ...my bad.

Dixie Gun Works also sells the Tom Curran vice.

This is a very useful tutorial, thanks! I am assuming that when choosing the proper size dowel, you want it nearly the diameter of the bore and just loose enough to allow for sand paper, wool etc. I would image that using a dowel too undersized for the bore may create a lot of wobble? Or does...

During the beginning of the plandemic when the ammo shortage really got going, these SCAM outfits popped up everywhere! Many of them are still out there and new ones keep popping up as well. The real sad thing that I have noticed, however, is how so many of these Scam sites are allowed to...

I am in the market for a MSV that covers all sizes of springs... The more universal the better. I want the best I can get and don't care about the cost. Is the Tom Curran what I am looking for? What's the best out there right now? Would I still need to add another type of spring vice to...