Cookson Report : By Deutsch
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Just got back from Ft. Frederick and saw a Cookson. perty sharp gun. Going back down tomorrow.
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Me and my brother will be there on wed afternoon.
I respectably disagree with almost everything you said. Everybody that shoots a flintlock is HC/PC. The only matter is, to what degree. Some more, some less, some way less but nevertheless we still like our flintlocks. I also think it is the more HC/PC folks that get bent out of shape when others aren't as committed. I also think the big exception on this thread was with the poor quality of the non-American made gun. :idunno:
By the way I would hunt with Bill anytime but I don't care if I ever shoot another deer. I bet we would be pretty much guaranteed success, however. :wink:
By the way I would hunt with Bill anytime but I don't care if I ever shoot another deer. I bet we would be pretty much guaranteed success, however. :wink:
BigDeutscher
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Still working on it, made up some R/B
And hope to go to the range as soon as it stops raining
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And hope to go to the range as soon as it stops raining
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Did you consider shooting some shot or buck shot out of it? At least that would allow you to get some lead downrange.
When I first developed an interest in reenacting I asked about a bazillion questions about Indian and American flintlocks. At the time the cost of a custom gun seemed excessive to me, but now that I realize that the cost of parts alone to build one, it's easy to see how the cost of a completed gun by and American builder can be so high.
I also admit that I've made a mistake. I bought a used Pedersoli Bess... which I'm now planning to sell off so I can restart my efforts at getting into reenacting with a fresh canvas. I want to start with shoes, then either a Chambers PA fowler or a Northstar West Early English.
At any rate, I'm sorry to hear of the customer service issues you've run into. Hope you get it sorted out.
When I first developed an interest in reenacting I asked about a bazillion questions about Indian and American flintlocks. At the time the cost of a custom gun seemed excessive to me, but now that I realize that the cost of parts alone to build one, it's easy to see how the cost of a completed gun by and American builder can be so high.
I also admit that I've made a mistake. I bought a used Pedersoli Bess... which I'm now planning to sell off so I can restart my efforts at getting into reenacting with a fresh canvas. I want to start with shoes, then either a Chambers PA fowler or a Northstar West Early English.
At any rate, I'm sorry to hear of the customer service issues you've run into. Hope you get it sorted out.
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Come on now, Mike you know they go for $625+ shipping. I have been playing the Lottery and when I win... I will order 2 or 3 of yours and I have always wanted a 12 Napoleon Battery
with 6 horse teams to pull um
But until then ....I guess I will have to make do with the ***** guns.Went out and shot it yesterday woooeeeee.. I came home with all my fingers!I love a gamble ..Pulling the Trigger on a 51 inch .685 cal gun is fun reminds me of my original 1816 That old girl had a muzzle that was so thin if you shot it more than 3 times at night the end would glow alittle.Shot 100,s of live rounds out of it and I think I will do the same with the Cookson .Might even keep it if,and when I own one of yours or Roys.
with 6 horse teams to pull um
But until then ....I guess I will have to make do with the ***** guns.Went out and shot it yesterday woooeeeee.. I came home with all my fingers!I love a gamble ..Pulling the Trigger on a 51 inch .685 cal gun is fun reminds me of my original 1816 That old girl had a muzzle that was so thin if you shot it more than 3 times at night the end would glow alittle.Shot 100,s of live rounds out of it and I think I will do the same with the Cookson .Might even keep it if,and when I own one of yours or Roys.
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If possible, Pleeeeeesssee post a pic of that one!!! Thanks.
Mickc01
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EXCELLENT! :thumbsup: Definitely show us some detailed pictures of the finshed gun. I'm a huge admirer of what you did with the Bess (pics in an other thread). Can't wait to see this one.
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