Flintlock half stock

[French Colonial]

Lets say I wanted to buy a ready to shoot flintlock half stock rifle. Around eight lbs or under fairly short for getting around in the brush. Good quality, $2,500.00 or under.
Where would you look? Just window shopping right now.

 

[tiger955]

I have TC Hawken from the late 80's with a GM Barrel, awesome rifle though not historical correct. Accurate, good handling.... No longer made but plenty of used ones out there.
BTW... mine is not for sale

 

[Hermanoshawken]

The new "Mountain" rifle manufactured by Ardesa (in Spain) for Traditions, in 50 caliber and with a twist in 48", is also a good option in flintlock, as Ardesa has greatly improved the quality of its flint locks. It has a great relation between price and quality.
Another option is the flintlock Hawken Woodsman (Traditions) which is somewhat shorter and weighs less.

Greetings from Spain.

 

[Crow-Feather]

Lets say I wanted to buy a ready to shoot flintlock half stock rifle. Around eight lbs or under fairly short for getting around in the brush. Good quality, $2,500.00 or under.
Where would you look? Just window shopping right now.

If it is for hunting, a Lyman Deer Stalker 54 flint comes in at about 550.00 for a 24 inch barrel, accurate, 1:48 twist, flintlock rifle. Inexpensive Quality.

 

[Larry (Omaha)]

Lets say I wanted to buy a ready to shoot flintlock half stock rifle. Around eight lbs or under fairly short for getting around in the brush. Good quality, $2,500.00 or under.
Where would you look? Just window shopping right now.

I would look and ask at any muzzleloading club that is within decent driving distance. Those clubs usually have the go to guy/guys for what is going on and good equipment in the area. If you have that kind of money, don't go for a factory assembly line gun. Purchase a custom, but check it out first hand in person so you can see and feel it.
That is what I would do!
Good luck!
Larry