Hello from Alaska

[fosterkevin]

I am new to the Muzzleloading Forum. I inherited an 1810 Springfield model 1795 from my father that has been in the family for many years, supposedly used in the War of 1812 by one of my relatives that lived in New Jersey. During the summer of 2010 after having the rifle checked out, I shot the rifle for the first time in many years. Now I am hooked on Flintlocks and black powder guns. I have been trying to track down information relating to the War of 1812 to see who from my family fought in that war. It was an honor to shoot this historic firearm.

 

[jethro224]

Welcome aboard Kevin.
It sure doesn't take long to get hooked on muzzleloading, as you've already found out. :haha: You've come to the right place to learn. There are many friendly and helpful members here who will be glad to answer any muzzleloading questions you might have, or just shoot the breeze. :thumbsup:

 

[Muskeg Stomper]

Welcome to the forum neighbor. Let us know how you make out with your family research and by all means, come on out shooting. When you get how to use the forum all figured out, post some photos of your gun...we all love to look at old guns.

Russ

 

[JeffB]

Welcome!

 

[jjackson]

Welcome..

 

[flintlock75]

WElcome aboard,
What part of the state are you in. If in south central there are alot of ML shooters and shooting opportunities.

 

[BrownBear]

Welcome aboard, Kevin! You've come to the right place for your interests.

I'm on The Rock. How about you?

 

[shmrck1]

Kevin,
Great to have you and Alaska represented
here at the MLF.Hope you will visit and contribute often.
snake-eyes :thumbsup:

 

[BillinOregon]

Kevin, what a privilege to have an original of family provenance and in shootable condition. There are a number of very fine members here from Alaska, including Brownie.
Welcome.

 

[fosterkevin]

I live in Willow, Alaska

 

[Muskeg Stomper]

You're just up the road from Flintlock75 (Houston) and I (Wasilla/Meadow Lakes).

 

[Tony Logan]

welcome to the forum