Only one gun allowed!

[Josh Canuck]

I'd choose an early 1700s Fusil de chasse whatever the calibre was widely used in New France of that era.

 

[PluggedNickel]

Only flintlock that I have, is a carbine length 1766 Charleville.

Beautiful! Here is my Pedesoli 1766 Charleville.

 

[PluggedNickel]

 

[ETipp]

Without a doubt it would be a percussion 45 or smaller. It can be used for deer, rabbits, squirrels and anything else to feed oneself. It would be good for both a closer up and farther out shots. Does not use a lot of powder and fairly economical on lead. I can always make my own caps.

I wouldn’t consider anything different.

 

[BruceHuxford]

The fowler, if I had one, would be first choice. In all honesty, it would be whatever ends up in my hand at the time

 

[TCMonts]

If I were limited to one gun I would want it to Be a cape gun or swivel barrel, .62 rifled and 20, 16, or12 GA smooth, probably choked. Percussion.

 

[CaptainVane]

I understand these polls are just for fun and conversation, but @CaptainVane makes a good point. I think there are a number of forum members who are primarily handgunners. Personally, I would stick with my first choice on the poll, but it would be great to have a pistol/revolver option among the choices for those who prefer them.

Inclusivity, y’know. No shooter left behind….

Notchy Bob

 

[smokepolehall]

I voted none of the above, reason i am not into that position. Doubt i will ever be. I have a love affair with my small bore rifles, rock sparker or caps don't matter i love them both. I don't really need a smoothbore, i sure think they are nice to have. I don't hunt any winged game.

 

[SciAggie]

I chose a percussion smoothbore but will add this, as one gun only I'd prefer an SxS either smooth or combo.

I'm with you on this one. That would be a great choice where I'm located.

 

[OldGunsmith]

Interesting to see what everyone will choose…

12 ga. Smooth bore flint can take anything from ducks to moose. I shoot a hollow base bullet out of my 12 ga flint shotgun for big game, deer, hogs, bear and #5 shot for rabbit, squirrel and turkey.

 

[Rató:rats]

My 20ga fowling piece all day

 

[Flint1]

that is a nice Charleville, PluggedNickel. What load do you use in it?

 

[Master Blaster]

MB's in...that makes seven.

 

[Rob M.]

Flintlock smoothbore, 20 ga. , shocker ! Eh ?! LOL !

 

[Psycho Mike]

Seeing as I only have one right now, I have to vote flinter >.50cal.

While I do enjoy smooth bores and could have selected a smooth bore 24 / .58 cal for my Colonial, I went with the rifled barrel. Where I live, the regs are easier to live with if you have a flinter and I've got some good sized game around (elk, moose, bear). The calibre might not be ideal for small game (not that I'm trying to save meat with prairie dogs), but it is probably the most versatile choice for where I live.

Besides, I love the stunned pause when the modern shooters hear ".58cal" when they ask you what you're shooting

 

[shorthair]

The friend who got me started in black powder kept saying that if he was going to have to throw rocks he'd prefer to throw big rocks.
Heck even his favorite unmentionable is a Quigley.

 

[Codger Craig Wilcox]

I am lucky, having several doubles - but all percussion, even though I prefer flinters.

Choice #1 would be my .58 cal Pedersoli double rifle.
Choice #2 is my 1840 English Double 15-bore
Choice #3 is the French "Stalking Gun", about .45 cal right barrel, 20-bore left barrel.

 

[azmntman]

I am lucky, having several doubles - but all percussion, even though I prefer flinters.

Choice #1 would be my .58 cal Pedersoli double rifle.
Choice #2 is my 1840 English Double 15-bore
Choice #3 is the French "Stalking Gun", about .45 cal right barrel, 20-bore left barrel.

Of your 3 I would go with #2

 

[Codger Craig Wilcox]

Of your 3 I would go with #2

Really the best looking and shouldering.
Track has over-powder and over-shot card for about any old size. Although a friend was building a 4-bore, not sure if they had wads for that size or not. Shoots a 4-oz lead ball, plenty of recoil!

 

[RiverRat]

28g/54cal smooth rifle. Small game is no problem with shot, and 54cal rb can take down anything within reason up to 75yds. When I shoot against larger smooth bores, I feel like I am cheating.