Hello all,
I found this website while searching for information on 3 muzzleloaders that I recently picked up at local estate auctions.
First, let me thank everyone for their knowledge in here. I have learned an incredible amount in the short time that I have been reading these forums.
Now, permit a little bragging, and a question or two. From top to bottom, and in the order I bought them”¦
First an 1864 Springfield musket that I purchased at a Civil War re-enactors estate auction. I was told it was built out of original and reproduction parts by Mike Yeck of Dundee Michigan. It shoots very nice with about a 4 inch group at 50 yards. It came with a bayonet and sling.
Second, a Hatfield .50 cal flintlock that I purchased at a farm auction recently. By far the prettiest gun I have and its a real tight shooter.
Finally, a no name .45 caliber rifle. I purchased this at a local auction from an elderly gentleman who was selling his farm home. It is actually pretty crude, and appears to have been quickly done. Perhaps an old ”˜Kit gun’? He told me it was hand built by his uncle some time ago. He really didn’t provide too much information other than to say that he believed it had a Douglas barrel. (How would I know if the barrel is a Douglas? I had it off the stock and cannot find any markings anywhere on the barrel. Not even a caliber, or “Black powder only “ stamp.) The rifle did shoot a 2-inch group, although 7 inches low at 50 yards.
It will probably end up as trading stock.
The last gun did come with a sharp looking wood display board, and a box of extras, including a flint lock and touchhole liner. It was one of the reasons I bought the rifle. I knew the board would look good behind my Hatfield.
Thanks again for all of the information!
I found this website while searching for information on 3 muzzleloaders that I recently picked up at local estate auctions.
First, let me thank everyone for their knowledge in here. I have learned an incredible amount in the short time that I have been reading these forums.
Now, permit a little bragging, and a question or two. From top to bottom, and in the order I bought them”¦
First an 1864 Springfield musket that I purchased at a Civil War re-enactors estate auction. I was told it was built out of original and reproduction parts by Mike Yeck of Dundee Michigan. It shoots very nice with about a 4 inch group at 50 yards. It came with a bayonet and sling.
Second, a Hatfield .50 cal flintlock that I purchased at a farm auction recently. By far the prettiest gun I have and its a real tight shooter.
Finally, a no name .45 caliber rifle. I purchased this at a local auction from an elderly gentleman who was selling his farm home. It is actually pretty crude, and appears to have been quickly done. Perhaps an old ”˜Kit gun’? He told me it was hand built by his uncle some time ago. He really didn’t provide too much information other than to say that he believed it had a Douglas barrel. (How would I know if the barrel is a Douglas? I had it off the stock and cannot find any markings anywhere on the barrel. Not even a caliber, or “Black powder only “ stamp.) The rifle did shoot a 2-inch group, although 7 inches low at 50 yards.
It will probably end up as trading stock.
The last gun did come with a sharp looking wood display board, and a box of extras, including a flint lock and touchhole liner. It was one of the reasons I bought the rifle. I knew the board would look good behind my Hatfield.
Thanks again for all of the information!
