smooth???

[Legionair]

Having been a rifleman pretty much forever....

I've been considering a smooth bore as of late.

So I'm seeking some advice.....

Under $1000, what would be your choice of make and caliber flintlock?

I'm torn between the military musket style (my favorite so far- 1795 Springfield) and a simple man's trade gun.

I'm probably going to spend more on this than I have any other gun before... so any advice on quality and workmanship is appreciated....

Thanks...

Legion

 

[Gemoke]

Check out north star west`s northwest trade gun or their chiefs grade trade gun. both very nice guns.

 

[bnail]

I second Gemoke's advice. I think you'd be very happy with a northstar west.
and as far as the 1795 goes, My buddy's got one and he absolutely loves it. I must admit, I'm also a bit taken with it. the banded barrel is so much nicer than a pinned one IMO.
Also, Check out the other semi-custom houses as well, TVM (both of 'em), ERA, Jim Chambers, etc. I bet you'll find a "gotta have" deal sooner than than later.
and, FWIW, I'd stay away from the Indian guns; in this case, you really do get what you pay for.(unqualified opinion)

 

[R. Miller]

I agree I have chiefs grade trade gun.first smooth bore Like it a lot..stickwalker

 

[Va.Manuf.06]

If you want a decent M1795 you will need to waite for good custom made gun or build one yourself, the factory repop is only acceptable if you have never seen an original sad to say.

 

[Legionair]

Well.... I don't know....

May have to ponder some on this...

Thanks for the opinions....

I'll get back to you all in a while....

Legion

 

[CrackStock]

Why not contact any of the good ML suppliers about getting an in-the-white gun and finishing it yourself?

I have a couple of military smoothbores, but a true fowling piece sure would be nice.

CS

 

[TN.Frank]

For a pure hunting gun a fowler is the best way to go. They just seen to have a better "feel" to em' then a musket. I have both ERA and Jackie Brown built guns and I like em' both. Try and stick with the Queen Anne lock if you can, they're a great lock that'll give you very little trouble and parts are easy to find should you need any. Also, stay with a common bore like 75cal/11ga, 12ga, 62cal/20ga ect. and you'll be able to find stuff easier too. :thumbsup:

 

[steveh]

I notice that Jackie Brown offers a choice between the Siler or L.&R. Locks. Can someone explain the difference, and if one has an advantage over the other? Thanks.

...Steve

 

[jbrowngunmaker]

Steve,
There is not any difference as far as quality. I like the looks of the Lg Siler on a rifle and the L&R Queen Anne on the smoothbore. Other L&R Locks such as the classic is equally at home in a rifle as the lg. Siler.
Jackie

 

[Capt. Jas.]

Jackie do you ever use Chambers round face locks on your guns?
I bet you could really move some smoothbores fast if you made some in walnut with the Chambers English fowler lock, and early flint fowling gun triggerguard that has the "potted plant" or "flaming torch" finial in brass along with the stepped-pointed finial buttplate like # BP-FOWL-20-B on TOW.
Dont brown the lock and barrel but leave it bright and you will produce a gun early enough and fairly correct enough for many to use for trekking, reenacting and living history.
You might have all the work you want now but This would get a lot more who are going for overseas made stuff to be half way authentic in firearm hardware.

 

[steveh]

Steve,
There is not any difference as far as quality. I like the looks of the Lg Siler on a rifle and the L&R Queen Anne on the smoothbore. Other L&R Locks such as the classic is equally at home in a rifle as the lg. Siler.
Jackie

Thank you Jackie...Your answer is most appreciated. :winking:

 

[jbrowngunmaker]

James,
I do use a lot of Chambers round face locks. Personally I perfer L&R's Queen Anne simply because it is $25 cheaper, just as good, and looks the same. I use a lot of Walnut for my stocks but most of my orders are maple. As for metal finish, I do alot of guns with the bright finish as ordered. I prefer my aged finish which is very dark stained on the wood and a smooth grey finish on the metal parts.
I will build any gun to anyone's specifications if it is peroid correct for that style of gun.
:v Jackie

 

[steveh]

James,
I do use a lot of Chambers round face locks. Personally I perfer L&R's Queen Anne simply because it is $25 cheaper, just as good, and looks the same. I use a lot of Walnut for my stocks but most of my orders are maple. As for metal finish, I do alot of guns with the bright finish as ordered. I prefer my aged finish which is very dark stained on the wood and a smooth grey finish on the metal parts.
I will build any gun to anyone's specifications if it is peroid correct for that style of gun.
:v Jackie

That answered my question on the "aged finish"...I like it! :hatsoff:

 

[CrackStock]

I have the Queen Anne lock on the gun that Jackie built for me and it has been very reliable and good looking. I will try one of Chambers someday, but I have no regrets with this lock. It does a great job.

As to the Siler Germanic locks, I like them on some rifles, but not on the Tennessee and Southern Mountain rifles.

CS