Looking for recommendations on a 36 cal...

[noahmercy]

for the little lady (Angel O. Mercy ). She has shown some interest in front-stuffers, but wants something smaller and lighter than my 54 GPR. Does anyone make a production lightweight 36 or 40 caliber that won't break the bank and has a decent barrel? I know a "squirrel" gun will be heavier than a larger bore gun all else being equal (more doughnut-less hole :, so I need something with a small-diameter "carbine" length barrel to keep the weight down. (The reason I'm looking at the 36/40 is 'cause I'd kinda' like to take it out after turkey sometime in the future.)

I would consider a trade gun, but she is an excellent shot and I doubt a smoothbore would keep her interest for long.

Any of you fellas have an opinion, please feel free to voice it. (Actual experience is a plus!)

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[Rebel]

Pedersoli has the Frontier carbine. I haven't had a carbine version, but have had a couple of the full sized models, and they were extremely accurtate shooters.Cabela's offers the full sized version. It has a 39" barrel and weighs about 7 1/2 lb. The carbine version has a 28" barrel and weighs 5 3/4 lbs.

 

[Slamfire]

Here's a nice Numrich underhammer Buggy Rifle

Buggy Rifle

 

[Bob Riegl]

I would put a vote in for the Traditions Shenandoah percussion. A really well made and good looking gun, with all the right gee-gaws to set it off tastefully. I have mine for a couple of months now and I love it---excellent double set trigger and good sights. Take a look at it on the Traditons web site. Only feature I didn't like was the aluminium ram rod---which was replaced with a wood ram rod and fixtures. BTW the price is right---I got mine from October Country... :imo:

 

[Tahquamenon]

I would strongly consider having her check out www.davide-pedersoli.com

I have the DP Frontier in 50 cal and it's really very nice. You can expect to spend a little more for the Pedersoli rifles, but I feel the quality is also better from the smaller caliber production sidelocks.

Dixie Gun Works carries the Frontier, Cub Dixie and Pennsylvania Scout Rilfes. www.dixiegunworks.com

The Frontier Carbine version in 45 cal weighs in the lightest at 5.73 pounds, 28&3/8"" barrel and about 44" overall.

Also take a look at the DP Cub Dixie or Pennsylvania Scout also in 45 cal, 27&15/16" barrel and 5.95 pounds and about 44" overall.


The Traditions (www.traditionsfirearms.com):
Shenandoa 36 cal weighs in at 7lbs. 3 oz.
Tennessee 50 cal weighs in at 6 pounds.
Crockett 32 cal weighs in at 6 lbs.7oz.


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[WV_Hillbilly]

IF you could find an old used T/C Seneca or Cherokee in .45 caliber... I'm sure that would endear you to her forever! I've shot both and had a Seneca years back. I still know a friend who has a Cherokee with both .45cal and .32cal barrels, but seriously doubt that he would part with it. (BTW, the Seneca was also available as a .36cal gun.)

You may have to go as high as $350 or more to get one of these, but if they're like new, I think she would love it. Take a peek at the auction sites, and you may get lucky. These lightweight little T/C's are not getting easier to find, so if you get a chance to buy one reasonably, I wouldn't hesitate.

Shoot Safely! and Good Luck on your Quest!
WV_Hillbilly

 

[noahmercy]

Wow! As always I am grateful for all your input. I'll definitely look into the Pedersoli guns...I have one of their Sharps and it shoots so good, y'all might think I was lying if I told you the 200 yard groups I get! I'll also get a little more info on several of the other rifles y'all mentioned...that way I can offer m'lady a few choices. (Of course, she has good taste so she'll probably end up picking the most expensive one... :kid

Thanks again, everyone. :thumbsup:

 

[Tahquamenon]

IF you could find an old used T/C Seneca or Cherokee in .45 caliber... I'm sure that would endear you to her forever! I've shot both and had a Seneca years back. I still know a friend who has a Cherokee with both .45cal and .32cal barrels, but seriously doubt that he would part with it. (BTW, the Seneca was also available as a .36cal gun.)

You may have to go as high as $350 or more to get one of these, but if they're like new, I think she would love it. Take a peek at the auction sites, and you may get lucky. These lightweight little T/C's are not getting easier to find, so if you get a chance to buy one reasonably, I wouldn't hesitate.

Shoot Safely! and Good Luck on your Quest!
WV_Hillbilly

:agree: The T/C Seneca's and Cherokee's are sweet little rifles!
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Noah, I shoot two Shiloh Sharps and have shot alongside Pedersoli's so no, I wouldn't think you were lying about 200 yard groups, not at all. They're definitely shooters.

I've never handled one but have read very good reports on Dixie's Cub Rifle. It comes in 40 cal. and has a considerably shorter barrel than the typical 40-42 inch longrifles. Unless I'm mistaken Pedersoli makes them for Dixie.

Vic

 

Noah, there's a Dixie Cub in this forum's classifieds for $330.00. Might be worth a look.

Vic

 

[walruskid1]

as much as i like my underhammers, a t/c product with set triggers would be hard to beat. :imo: