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  1. longhunter49

    SOLD Flintlock .50 cal, Traditions for sale/ trade.

    I purchased a Traditions Pennsylvania rifle a while ago hoping to be well enough to get out and shoot it. Well, that's not happening. Here's the problem..... if I sell or get a decent trade worked out it needs to be near the Louisville Ky area. The rifle is the upgraded version with several...
  2. N

    New owner to a muzzleloader

    Hey guys, I am a first time owner of a muzzleloader I just got off of an auction and I’m a bit confused on some thing. If you can help me out I’d appreciate it! Anyways from what I know from the barrel that this muzzleloader is a TCA Flintlock 45 cal. I haven’t found much or any information at...
  3. T

    Whydah Gally African Trade / Slave Gun Identification

    Hey all you buccaneers and cutthroats! Ever since I got my first Northwest gun, I've been hooked on trade guns. I'm looking for any information on this trade/ slave gun that was recovered from the Whydah Gally wreck. This is the only clear picture I could find on God's green internet of this...
    • TooTall
    • Thread
    • dano-norwegian dutch flintlock pirate pirates slave gun slavery smoothbore trade gun whydah gally
    • Replies: 34
    • Forum: Firearm Identification
  4. Rangefogger

    New Flint Wallet Made from Ticking

    Looking to see if there is any interest in this style of flint wallet. I had my wife sew this first one up and I think it looks very nice. It has two layers of heavy duty pillow ticking and is very strong and durable, and will no doubt hold up to years of Hard use. The wallet holds three flints...
  5. Snooterpup

    Where to drill the vent?

    Hello Everyone! My kind-hearted brother gave me a William Kennedy flintlock pistol kit he bought more than 25 years ago and never got around to building. Please have a look at the photos. I've fitted the barrel and tang into the pre-inlet stock. Took about four hours to get that done. Next...
  6. J

    Flintlock information and price

    Hello, I am looking to get Flintlock information and price The barrel length is 8 inches Inside muzzle diameter is .82 inch Please let me know if you need more pictures. You help is highly appreciated. Thank you
  7. J

    PA Conicals vs Maxi-balls?

    Hi all, My 1:48 TC Hawken (.50 cal) doesn’t seem to shoot PRB particularly well after many patch/lube/powder combinations. Accuracy isn’t horrible but looking for better. Would like to experiment with either the 240 grain Hornady PA Conicals, or the 370 grain TC Maxi-balls next. Anyone have...
    • jmerch87
    • Thread
    • .50 cal flintlock hawken maxi ball pa conical thompson center
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Flintlock Rifles
  8. Ethan Yazel

    Unboxing 2 Flintlock Longrifles from Mike Miller and Malchiah Pifer

    Today we're taking a look at the NMLRA Gunmakers Hall Incentive Rifles from Mike Miller and Malchiah Pifer. We can't thank these two craftsmen enough for their contribution and hard work. This year’s gun is a .45 caliber rifle that is patterned after an original Enoch Smith rifle from the late...
  9. T

    SOLD .36 cal Traditions Shenandoah Flintlock

    I have a used .36 cal Traditions Shenandoah Flintlock Rifle for $550. Has a 1:48 twist and a 33.5" barrel, adjustable buckhorn rear sight, brass blade front sight. Also has an L&R Replacement Lock. I've only shot a few loads through it as it weighs 8 lbs (maybe a little more) and is too heavy...
  10. Ethan Yazel

    How to make your own Cow's Knee Lock Cover for your Flintlock Muzzle Loader

    In this second episode of the Craftsman's Corner from the NMLRA, we follow along with a Muzzle Blasts Article from 1979 to make a cow's knee lock cover to keep your flintlock primed in damp weather conditions. Read the whole tutorial at nmlra.org/craftsmanscorner
  11. Alan O

    Does anyone harvest and knapp their own flint?

    Seems like a natural adjunct hobby for anyone with an interest in muzzleloaders. Is there anyone on this forum who has pointers to share? Thanks in advance.
    • Alan O
    • Thread
    • flint sources flintlock
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: Handguns
  12. S

    Need Help Identifying Some Antique Pistols - Any Info

    Hello Everyone, A friend who is looking to get more info to possibly sell these guns. Any info is appreciated. I'll get better photos in the near future. Thanks, Skarum
  13. DennyDucet

    Flintlock Winter Woods, Montana

    Snow and cold has never stopped these good old boys and gals from heading out into the winter woods of Montana for campfire grub and some wet firesticks. History, knowledge shared, laughs, coffee, stew, and plenty of targets to hit or miss - these are the friendly members of the FVML.
  14. Andrey22

    Making Circassian or Caucasian flintlock - miquelet

    After making a Turkish flintlock miquelet, https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/threads/flintlock-miquelet-repair-turned-into-a-new-project.118517/ I wanted to make a Caucasian flintlock miquelet of the Circassian type. Such locks were installed on pistols and shotguns by Caucasian highlanders
  15. Brent Warner

    SOLD 32 caliber Tennessee Squirrel Rifle Flintlock

    I bought this from Dixie Gun Works in the early 1990's. Rifle is in good condition. I used at target contests for a few years. Incredibly accurate. Has been hanging on a wall for the last 20 years. 41" browned octagon barrel. Cherry stock. 57" overall length. $599 OBO. I live in Erie, CO...
  16. Andrey22

    Flintlock Miquelet repair turned into a new project

    I was asked to make for flintlock miquelet mainspring and frizzen spring
  17. M

    SOLD Swivel breech flintlock

    I recently came across this beautiful, custom built swivel breech flintlock at a local gunshop. There are no markings on it at all. I have been told that the rifled barrel is .48 caliber and the smoothbore is .56 caliber. It does not appear to have been fired, if it has it wasn't very often...
  18. A

    Unknown flintlock muzzleloader

    Hello, I recently acquired an old flintlock muzzleloader from my past father-in-law. It appears to be a Kentucky long rifle. The only marking it has is on the barrel, G. I’m not completely worried about the brand as I am the caliber. Using a pair of calipers I measured from land to land and got...
  19. C

    Need help in identifying a muzzleloader pls help!

    I have a muzzle loader that was my grandpas and I’m pretty sure it’s late 1800s. I only found out a few months ago it was a foot-long because I was selling my car and someone saw it.I contacted the Nmla and never heard back. I have pictures I’m going to post, I’m sorry if this is the wrong...
  20. Z

    Modern vs. Antique Muzzle Loaders for Film and TV

    Hello, I am searching for some information from the experts out there in the appearance of modern muzzle loaders and flint lock muzzle loaders for use in film and TV. I plan to be shooting video for visual effects assets soon and my team is wanting to capture the look of weapons from the 17th...
    • Zac
    • Thread
    • antique film film and tv flintlock modern muzzle flash muzzle loader smoke sparks vs.
    • Replies: 47
    • Forum: General Muzzleloading
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