Harpers Ferry, WV (where John Brown was captured & hung)

[Preacher]

It took me literally 40 yrs to get this far in acquiring a muzzleloader, and I almost have it... Won't bore you with the history, but to say in 1977 I had decided to get a muzzleloader. Instead, life turned me on my heels and sent me to Northern Virginia, and hunting went out of my life. After some major health issues, which I'm still dealing with leukemia, and an encouraging wife saying "get out of the house" I'm back in the woods, and either a Lyman or TC is about to come my way, hopefully. I'm almost 67, but I'm not ready to give up, but start something new!

I'm very familiar with various rifles, guns, pistols & revolvers, but muzzleloaders I'm ignorant. I don't even know what kind of supplies I need from patches to powder. I'm going to need a lot of help, and I'm hoping you all can provide that. My selection looks to be percussion, .50cal, to be used for whitetail.

Thank you for accepting me on the forum. I've been reading many posts trying to learn, but I feel like I'm back in Latin class (clueless) in some cases. Youtube has helped some.

 

[Eutycus]

Well sir you certainly came to the right place. By the way Welcome from Texas!

 

[8 BORE]

Whats that have to do with the title Harpers Ferry and John Brown

 

[hawkeye2]

Whats that have to do with the title Harpers Ferry and John Brown

You think it might be possible he lives in Harpers Ferry, WV?

 

[Eutycus]

Didnt John Brown hang in Charles Town?

 

[8 BORE]

You think it might be possible he lives in Harpers Ferry, WV?

Thats where the subject of the thread is.
Maybe he can answer that question

 

[8 BORE]

Didnt John Brown hang in Charles Town?

Yes he was

 

[Preacher]

Didnt John Brown hang in Charles Town?

Yes, that is correct. Just down the street from me. Charles Town is a mere 3 miles from Harpers Ferry.

 

[Stumpkiller]

Welcome!

Some of us are happy you found us! Feel free to ask as many questions as you like!

(My pappy-in-law was born in Fairmont and THE ADMIRAL went to WVU. Go Mountaineers!)

 

[Preacher]

Welcome!

Some of us are happy you found us! Feel free to ask as many questions as you like!

(My pappy-in-law was born in Fairmont and THE ADMIRAL went to WVU. Go Mountaineers!)

Thank you. Many good people here willing to share their knowledge. Go MOUNTAINEERS! Beat CUSE!

 

[Oshaukuta Outdoors Group]

I am familiar with Harpers Ferry. As a matter of fact I am trying to rebuild an 1842 Harpers Ferry and am looking for an original barrel or an original stock no matter the condition (it will be a wall hanger). The piece I have was about 9 inches cut off the end of the barrel and the stock beyond the first barrel band is gone. Good lock and good trigger mechanism, patch box is in great shape as is the brass decoration on the left side.

 

[Preacher]

I am familiar with Harpers Ferry. As a matter of fact I am trying to rebuild an 1842 Harpers Ferry and am looking for an original barrel or an original stock no matter the condition (it will be a wall hanger). The piece I have was about 9 inches cut off the end of the barrel and the stock beyond the first barrel band is gone. Good lock and good trigger mechanism, patch box is in great shape as is the brass decoration on the left side.

Thank you for reaching out. You may want to contact our local gunsmith about your need. I don't know him personally, but have heard very good things about his work. At a minimum you might enjoy his website http://harpersferrycivilwarguns.com/ Best wishes on your rebuild.

 

[WVAED]

Welcome from the other side of the state, New Martinsville WV here.

 

[appalichian hunter]

William I believeThe gunsmith you are looking for is JOHN ZIMMERMAN, His shop was in Bolivar Heights just above Harpers Ferry, Been a while since I spoke to him very knowledgeable fellow I believe at one time he was the armorer for the N.P.S. at Harpers Ferry.

 

[muskieman223]

I live in WV but have never been in the eastern panhandle, want to go sometime

 

[Bad Karma]

It took me literally 40 yrs to get this far in acquiring a muzzleloader, and I almost have it... Won't bore you with the history, but to say in 1977 I had decided to get a muzzleloader. Instead, life turned me on my heels and sent me to Northern Virginia, and hunting went out of my life. After some major health issues, which I'm still dealing with leukemia, and an encouraging wife saying "get out of the house" I'm back in the woods, and either a Lyman or TC is about to come my way, hopefully. I'm almost 67, but I'm not ready to give up, but start something new!

I'm very familiar with various rifles, guns, pistols & revolvers, but muzzleloaders I'm ignorant. I don't even know what kind of supplies I need from patches to powder. I'm going to need a lot of help, and I'm hoping you all can provide that. My selection looks to be percussion, .50cal, to be used for whitetail.

Thank you for accepting me on the forum. I've been reading many posts trying to learn, but I feel like I'm back in Latin class (clueless) in some cases. Youtube has helped some.

Welcome to the board... never too late for a second childhood, although the toys may cost considerably more!

 

[Preacher]

William I believeThe gunsmith you are looking for is JOHN ZIMMERMAN, His shop was in Bolivar Heights just above Harpers Ferry, Been a while since I spoke to him very knowledgeable fellow I believe at one time he was the armorer for the N.P.S. at Harpers Ferry.

Hunter - That is correct. I've been by his shop many times, but never stopped. I need to stop by. Are you from the area?

 

[Grumpa]

Welcome to the Forum.
I have been on too short a visit to Harpers Ferry...twice. I also stopped at the gun shop, and a fellow working there was ranting about how this should still be part of Virginia, that the War was fought over secession. I couldn't argue with him, but it all depends on whose in charge.
Re your interest in percussion rifles, just go to the Percussion Rifle section of the Forum, click on the left side (instead of the current topic on the right side) and you will see all the previous threads on caplocks. Read away to your heart's content. Then, ask any questions you still have.

You are in for a world of enjoyment and, in some ways, a cure for what ails ye. I don't own any caplock rifles, but I have 2 flintlocks, both 1803 Harpers Ferry.

Richard/Grumpa

 

[Preacher]

Welcome to the Forum.
I have been on too short a visit to Harpers Ferry...twice. I also stopped at the gun shop, and a fellow working there was ranting about how this should still be part of Virginia, that the War was fought over secession. I couldn't argue with him, but it all depends on whose in charge.
Re your interest in percussion rifles, just go to the Percussion Rifle section of the Forum, click on the left side (instead of the current topic on the right side) and you will see all the previous threads on caplocks. Read away to your heart's content. Then, ask any questions you still have.

You are in for a world of enjoyment and, in some ways, a cure for what ails ye. I don't own any caplock rifles, but I have 2 flintlocks, both 1803 Harpers Ferry.

Richard/Grumpa

There are some around here still fighting that war, though most have died off... Thanks for the welcome & offer.