Kentuckyjed
.45, .50, .62 cal.
I do not have a link, sorry. I get the physical magazine delivered, too many good articles in there that I can reference and keep handy in my library for the cold winter months.
Loyalist Arms are great people and do great work, I have a Sea Musket (75cal) Early Dutch Blunderbuss, and a Light Dragoon Pistol all from them over the years. Also a couple pair of shoes - they never do me wrong.Looking into getting my first flintlock. I’ve stumbled upon the company, Loyalist Arms. Has anyone has any dealings with them? Quality? Any help will be appreciated.
I own four. Two carbines, one LLP Bess, and a Trade Gun. I painted the stock on the trade gun with oil based paint....
They do kill squirrels
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My wife (Alina) is working on a presentation focusing on her Blue Vine Painted Type G Carolina Trade Gun resembling both a Bumford gun and a Blue Painted gun. Clay Smith is renowned and he will be building my Trade Gun for sure!Folk firearms collective
Painting of the vine is real cute
I have no idea how it was done back in the
Absolutely! I'm currently about halfway done with a video for the Folk Firearms Collective channel that is strictly about the blue trade gun. I'll post a link when I've completedI believe it is typical of a Carolina Smooth bore. Blue painted stocks were accepted by natives and the painted vines were a common embellishment. Maybe @Alina_FFC can tell us some more about that gun.
Because it was generally a milk paint, alot of the painted trade guns chipped and wore away over time. Especially with the more excessive use they went through back then. This perhaps contributes to why there are hardly any painted guns in pristine condition in museums today.I wonder how it wore. I’m careful with my guns, but still gets scuffs and bangs. I can oil when I get home, but I don’t know how that would look in after a few treks or an event or two under it’s belt
It definitely is--love it or hate it. I'll say multiple people who initially saw my gun did not like it. Once they heard the history and I let them shoot it they had a change of heart. But overall, most do as it does sort of pop. And thanks for supporting our channel!I realize that this gun is probably a love it or hate it with some people, but Man thats a neat gun! Folk Firearms Collective has some neat stuff on their channel...
I think I read where Veteran Arms also "works on" guns before making available for purchase. It would be cool to have a statement from each importer of India guns as to the attention given them prior to shipping out the door. If anyone can direct me to such a site to read, I'd like that!Loyalist truly checks out their Indian guns, and makes sure they work. They also drill the flash hole for you. My pistol from them has been great. If that's where your budget lies, start there and learn.
What is so often overlooked is that the investment in your first muzzleloader is SO MUCH more than just the gun. Powder, lead, powder flask or horn, flints, etc, etc,. If your budget is hard at $800, it may not be a bad way to go.
That said, don't be afraid to search the trading post or Gunbroker and come here to ask questions. There are some deals out there to be had. I paid only $300 for my 2nd rifle, which is hard to find and sought after.
I love the darn things! I'd like to see a bit of a "craze" for them develop. Maybe some articles in the muzzleloading magazines, etc., with history, how-to's, etc. I wouldn't mind having one myself!It definitely is--love it or hate it. I'll say multiple people who initially saw my gun did not like it. Once they heard the history and I let them shoot it they had a change of heart. But overall, most do as it does sort of pop. And thanks for supporting our channel!
-Alina
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Quit trolling this one.
Looking into getting my first flintlock. I’ve stumbled upon the company, Loyalist Arms. Has anyone has any dealings with them? Quality? Any help will be appreciated.
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