Well guys I went and did it. ( and I suppose I am in for a ton of ribbing here.. :bow: ) Against all reason and logic I placed an order for a Baker Rifle from TRS. I know, I know”¦ it will take forever. I did search out some of the hints you guys were good enough to pass along to me that the rifle can be had from other sources but those either don’t shoot until they are drilled and all come with a smooth bore barrel. Add to this they are made in India”¦. Perhaps I am being critical, but I want my gun to be made in the good old USA. I spoke to a man that has one of the TRS Bakers. From what he tells me they are worth the wait, as it is a real representation of the original, is very robust, a very good shooter, and a true solid military rifle from the period. Basically, I love the design and could not find anything else that came close to my dream gun”¦ ( I located a Jeager rifle, but it took a year to get as well :hmm:
I bought a nice TC in flint to quench my desire for a flint black powder gun as I wait a year ( or more) for the other”¦. The TC is a nice used one and is quite a nice little rig that will be fine until the bigger brother makes its way to the house”¦. I think then I will throw a party. My retirement party is only 3 years away, and I hope the “rifle” party is before then”¦”¦..
Captdan
I bought a nice TC in flint to quench my desire for a flint black powder gun as I wait a year ( or more) for the other”¦. The TC is a nice used one and is quite a nice little rig that will be fine until the bigger brother makes its way to the house”¦. I think then I will throw a party. My retirement party is only 3 years away, and I hope the “rifle” party is before then”¦”¦..
Captdan