My first flintlock, and shes a beauty!

[oldsoul]

hey guys, Im still new to the forum, and just picked up my first flintlock. Ive been using a Traditions Pennsylvania Hunter (for sale in classified section of the forum), but decided I was ready to take the flint plunge. I paid 750 bucks in an online auction, and although I havent shot it yet, it seems like a good purchase.

I was able to find out some interesting history about the gun, which is engraved by its maker David Decker. He was the resident gunsmith at Tannehill State Park in Alabama. I found some old newspaper articles about him, which state that he made all his guns by hand, with hand tools. I think the lock is an old Dixie Gun Works, but the rest appears to be custom. This gun was presented to the park museum in 1982 (the year I was born) and supposedly never shot. Dave Decker made rifles from the 60s until his passing in the late 80s, and here is a sample of his work...

Having trouble getting the photos to upload.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.p...15477434144.2136883.1490090322&type=3&theater
http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.p...15477434144.2136883.1490090322&type=3&theater
http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.p...15477434144.2136883.1490090322&type=3&theater
http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.p...15477434144.2136883.1490090322&type=3&theater

 

[Matt85]

the pictures dont come up.

if you indeed got a custom flintlock for a mere $750 then you came out well! these days $750 will just cover the parts for a good flintlock.

 

[TinStar]

oldsoul,

Try photobucket for pics. I am on dialup and have no problem. Would like to see your gun but the link wants me to "sign up".

TinStar
Soli Deo Gloria!

 

[Trench]

Yes, you'll have to get a photobucket account and insert pictures through the "direct link" code.

 

[hoochiepapa]

...and it's free!

 

[Rifleman1776]

Yep. No pics.

 

[Billnpatti]

Yep, post some photos. I want to see this rifle. Sounds like you got the deal of the century. Congrats!!

 

[cynthialee]

You either need to get photobucket or change the security settings on your facebook page.

Sounds like a hell of a rifle. But I am wondering why the museum decided to part with it.

 

[oldsoul]

Hey guys, it took me a while, but here you go. If you want to see more let me know.

 

[Cheyenne]

Nice looking rifle.....good deal too. :thumbsup:

 

[hoochiepapa]

Nice! What fun it would be to shoot that!

 

[oldsoul]

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[hanshi]

You got a great deal on that beauty.

 

[BFJ]

You did good. Great looking rifle. Please give a range report.

BFJ

 

[TinStar]

Very nice! A great buy!!

Did good with photobucket too!

TinStar
Soli Deoi Gloria!

 

[Hipshot]

Looks great, what caliber?

 

[jamesthomas]

Jeez, Why can't I find deals like that!! Very nice rifle!, and yes please let us know how it shoots. You must have been the only one bidding! :grin:

 

[bioprof]

Looks like a reproduction of a Lancaster County Dickert rifle. You got a bargain.

 

[oldsoul]

THANKS EVERYONE! Its nice to know that I wasnt swindled. Im very wary of buying anything on this googe box, let alone dropping that kind of money on a gun Ive never touched.
Still havent been to the range because all my local powder suppliers are out of stock. But someone asked about the caliber. Its a .45, with a 42in barrel. I took the gun apart for cleaning and couldnt find any markings on the barrel. leads me to think that it really is a custom build. I found a picture of the maker doing his own rifling, pretty cool!

 

[Marc Adamchek]

Wow - you really got a great looking rifle for not much moola. I know it seems like a lot to spend now, but after awhile you'll see just what a bargain a nice custom rifle for $750 is.

You did good, pilgrim.


ps - You'll really like the calibre, too.