For anyone considering an Indian manufactured Flintlock

[bud in pa]

I noticed that the Muzzleloader Shop advertises a Petite Fusil de Chasse. 35 inch barrel and 7 and 1/2 pounds. Why does everybody make a smoothbore barrel as heavy as a cannon barrel, except for Rice who makes one out of 4140 I believe that weighs a tad over 2 pounds.

 

[user 48702]

I noticed that the Muzzleloader Shop advertises a Petite Fusil de Chasse. 35 inch barrel and 7 and 1/2 pounds. Why does everybody make a smoothbore barrel as heavy as a cannon barrel, except for Rice who makes one out of 4140 I believe that weighs a tad over 2 pounds.

I may regret this, but just because something is referred to as "Petite" doesn't necessarily mean it is going to be light weight, just look at some of the petite sizes in clothing. Their petite description is probably referring to the barrel being short. A 6 pound mountain howitzer would be considered petite by someone who owns a full scale Napoleon.

 

[tenngun]

So interesting that there's an India-gun specialist! Who knew? Good for him and you for posting that. I have no need right now for that service, but will file it away. With all the bad press the "Indians" get, it's nice to know someone swims against the tide and finds a niche to work in!

Hoffman reproductions rework Indian guns in to very hc pieces. There work is very concerned about getting details right across the board
Perfect? No, but fine.

 

[Texas Gil]

Went to this site. I dont see how to find prices, details on guns. When i click on a picture, just shows the item, but goes nowhere. Ideas?

 

[Texas Gil]

That I didn't know. Do recall that Loyalist Arms had posted 'somewhere' that he was helping them with converting their muskets.

The Muzzle Loader shop

You can go direct to Loyalist website and find prices there.
Loyalist Arms

Call Dykes Reber, Muzxle Loader Shop (870) 929-6257

 

[wganz]

I noticed that the Muzzleloader Shop advertises a Petite Fusil de Chasse. 35 inch barrel and 7 and 1/2 pounds. Why does everybody make a smoothbore barrel as heavy as a cannon barrel, except for Rice who makes one out of 4140 I believe that weighs a tad over 2 pounds.

A lot of times it is a matter of comparison to what is Petite or light. A 7.5# FdC is light compared to the M60 pig I carried in the green machine. It is a matter of what you like or want. In example, here are two different models. Both considered 'curvy'.

One could be considered an Indian version of a FdC and the other is Rice's concept of a 2# FdC. You pay'ah your moneys and you'a takah your choices. Just depends on what your preferences are. And Living in America, you do have choices. Sorry, this song just started playing in my head.

 

[Rock Home Isle]

Access Heritage: Trade Musket

 

[Trapper Scott]

I have never been a brand snob, but I always try to buy American when I can. I've owned a lot of firearms in my days from everything between Highpoints to higher-end 1911s. It all boils down to what you want versus what you can afford and how quickly you want it.

 

[tenngun]

I have never been a brand snob, but I always try to buy American when I can. I've owned a lot of firearms in my days from everything between Highpoints to higher-end 1911s. It all boils down to what you want versus what you can afford and how quickly you want it.

That is one thing.
From perdersoli you can get a charley, bess,and several WBTS guns. A fair range of styles of rifles.
From India you can get several bass and charley styles German muskets,Spanish ( look a lot like bess or charley but ain’t) blunderbusses, matchlocks, several shotguns,several fusils. A host of pistols
FDC and NWG,