Bitten by the TVM bug, first flinter

[Docgp]

Have been playing in the black powder realm for a number of years. Built a little Traditions 50cal Deerhunter from a kit that my father gave me when I was in college 30 yrs ago. Have recently been bitten by the flinter bug and stumbled across the Iron Pennsylvania rifle which I couldn't walk away from.

Hopefully I will soon have some pertinent questions, but will continue to read avidly as much of the archives as I can. Also in the process of constructing the bag and accessories to go along with this 58 cal.

Doc

 

[kswan]

It must be going around. Could be the same bug that got me late last year :grin: . Very nice looking rifle.

 

[Critter Getter]

There are worse things in life that you could "stumble" on! Nice rifle! Have fun!! Greg.

 

[uno676]

I'm never that lucky I always find the beat up cva or t/c rust buckets

 

[Tom Compton]

Very nice looking rifle Doc. How about a little more info? Lock maker, barrel maker, width across the flats, length?
TC

 

[Docgp]

Well, it has a swamped 42" barrel, Siler lock, won't be able to shoot her until I find some balls!! I guess my first question might be where is a good source for 58 cal balls (OK, looks like TOTW has me covered on RB)? Would like to shoot a few sizes before I order bullet molds.

Doc

 

[Spikebuck]

Looks like you done good! :thumbsup:

 

[Grizzly Adams]

Great looking gun! I have been bitten by that bug twice!

 

[Mort Scott]

got the same bug , but, now moving into pistols hope to never to recover.

 

[hanshi]

It's a beaut; I can tell you that.