New to matchlocks

[smoothbore69]

I am not new to blackpower shooting, but would like to expand a bit and try my hand with a matchlock. I wanted to ask all of your opinions on where I should look for a matchlock. I am looking for a longarm- not a pistol.
Thank you for your help in advance.

Chris Quattlebaum

 

[Allan Gray]

Don't know if you're a builder or not, but the rifle shoppe has some really seductive looking "kits" for a reasonable price. Their catalog is also a great reference.

 

[mazo kid]

Post me Private Topic and I can put you in touch with someone who has some matchlocks for sale. Emery

 

[mckutzy]

well there is allways trying to build one here is my start[url] http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/215999/[/url]

volatpluvia, pitchy, and a few others have built some too, it is really easy, doesnt need much to start with... :hatsoff:

 

[Bubba45]

I built one from the scrap box. It doesnt really follow any style , just what felt good and looked good to my eye :grin: [url] http://www.muzzleloadingforum...fromsearch/1/hl/scrapbox\|matchlock/tp/1[/url]/

 

[Teleoceras]

Chris:

I am not new to blackpower shooting, but would like to expand a bit and try my hand with a matchlock. I wanted to ask all of your opinions on where I should look for a matchlock. I am looking for a longarm- not a pistol.
Thank you for your help in advance.

Welcome! If you are looking for a builder, the one man I recommend the most is John Buck. I have two of his arms with two more on the way. He is a really nice guy to talk to and will go out of his way to build you a Matchlock according to your specifications. His prices are pretty reasonable as well.

Good luck!

Slowmatch Forever!
Teleoceras

 

[twobirds]

Although I haven't used him yet, John Buck comes with very high recommendations. I do know he prefers phone calls to emails. His website is http://www.musketmart.com/index.html.

Richard