First flintlock handgun

[sffone]

I've been shooting BP revolvers for a while and decided that I'd like to get a flintlock pistol. I don't care that much for historical accuracy, I'm mainly interested in something that is reliable but won't bankrupt me -- especially since I'm not sure how I'm going like shooting a flintlock. I would appreciate any advice and recommendations from you folks regarding an entry level flintlock handgun. Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[junkman_01]

I'm mainly interested in something that is reliable

Then you should get a cap lock gun! :rotf:

 

[Darto]

Pedersoli flintlock pistol on sale at Dixie gun works in the .54 (large calibre).

There are a couple bargains right here in the classifieds that I would rate higher.

Track of the wolf has a becky (one of the smallest flintlock being sold nowadays, or ever, but it cost over a grand, can cover it with your hand, probably).

 

[nkbj]

sffone,
Just my opinion, I'd look at it from the stand point of what you want to do with it... target, hunting, pure enjoyment recreation, whatever. For me the overall geometry rules because of the inherent bounce and movement of the flintlock.
I have two that are different as night and day that require the shooter to do totally different things.

Bunny is a 9mm (rabbit gun). Funny is a Pedersoli Harper's Ferry.

 

[lonehorseman]

There is a good looking .45 flinter in the classifieds. I have one very similar, by an unknown builder, and it performs nicely. The seller is taking offers or trades. I am not sure the of the value. I got my on the cheap.

 

[nilo52]

Shooting a flintlock is always a work in progress for me. Lots of fiddley bits. Thats one reason I like to shoot mine :grin: if you shoot your flinter alot you will have a "click" instead of a boom from time to time :rotf:
Good luck with your shooting :thumbsup:
nilo52