Military Heritage rifles

[Russianblood]

Has anybody bought a fire-lock from this company?:[url] http://www.militaryheritage.com/muskets.htm[/url]

It looks like excellent quality with every attention to detail and a great price. I'm saving up for a 1st Model Brown Bess Musket from them but I was wondering if anybody has had any dealings with them before I order one?

 

[CrackStock]

The guns are generally good looking and worth the money charged. There are some good markings, the wood to metal is pretty good and the lock works pretty well. I had the frizzen rehardened after a few hundred shots.

The gun is heavy as the barrel is thick and there is extra wood. The wood seems dense and heavy beyond being a bit thick. Many of the threads in various parts are poorly cut and need to be rechased. Ramrod end, lock bolts, tang bolt...

They also do not respond to inquiries for parts after the sale.

CS

 

[Mike Brooks]

Many of the threads in various parts are poorly cut and need to be rechased. Ramrod end, lock bolts, tang bolt...

Makes you wonder about the breech plug threads doesn't it? :hmm:

 

[Russianblood]

I guess I may just have to keep looking then. Thank you.

 

[bnail]

For a few dollars more an American builder will get you what you want.
Bill Rooks

 

[Rebel]

You might check out Loyalist Arms and Middlesex Village Trading Company. They seem to have a better reputation for customer service and the products they sell.

 

[PvtC]

Are Bill's muskets assembled from Rifle Shoppe parts?

 

[Swampman]

http://www.loyalistarms.freeservers.com/flintlockmatchlocketcmuskets.html

For the money, they are excellent. The 2 I've seen were actually better looking than my $1400.00 Naraganssett Arms Long Land Pattern Bess. With a little refinishing they'd be hard to tell from an original. My friend says his is accurate and reliable. I haven't actually shot one.

 

[bnail]

Are Bill's muskets assembled from Rifle Shoppe parts?

I don't know, but I would suspect they are, as he offers the same models :hmm:

 

[Mike Brooks]

For a few dollars more an American builder will get you what you want.
Bill Rooks

Hey, the guy ripped off my patch box design!

His "Popes Hat" gun

here's my gun that I designed the patch box on.... i'm filing a lawsuit tomorrow for copyright infringement. :cursing:

 

[PvtC]

Yeah the 28, 42, and 55 1st models are likely from Rifle Shoppe parts. If so, he is only gettin
about $500 to assemble and finish them. The most respected builders seem to get 2 to 3 times that.
His froggie guns and 2nd models might be from Pedersoli kits considering the price.

 

[bnail]

His froggie guns and 2nd models might be from Pedersoli kits considering the price.

I concur. No one else in making Grice locks I don't think. besides, at that price, it's gotta be a Pedersoli kit. that's ok with me though as long as he applies all the relevent details and markings pertinent to a second model.

 

[thomas]

Very low price's, has anyone bought a gun from him & can tell us anything about it?

Thomas

 

[Okwaho]

Mike,I will be more than happy to represent you in your coming lawsuit.I will even consider taking a gun of my choice in part payment of my retainer.I look foward to traveling to Iowa and Wisconsin as part of the expenses in pursuance of the lawsuit.Just let me know and I can have my bags packed and be ready to go.
Tom Patton :hmm: :thumbsup: