Thinking about buying this Flinter

[sheba]

Thinking about picking up this lefthand 50cal plains style flinter what do you think

 

[user 31232]

Sure is pretty!

 

[Mgbruch]

I think a person should have a lot of questions, and have them all answered, before considering putting money on a gun. Especially a used one. One photo doesn't tell me much of anything.

 

[sheba]

A few more pics

 

[Gtrubicon]

I’d make sure the bore is as good looking as the rifle is.

 

[64Springer]

I'd turn the trigger around.

Or bust out a torch and a hammer.

 

[springfield art]

Being a lefty myself, I'd be really tempted! Esp. if the bore if good. Interesting in that it's Canadian? (Toronto on the lock plate.)

 

[HSmithTX]

Personally, I don't like the mixed brass and iron, I don't care for brass on this type rifle at all but that's my opinion. It looks like it's nicely finished and put together though, and if you need a wrong sided rifle I know the options are limited, if it was right handed and I could get it 'cheap' and the bore was good I would be tempted.

 

[azmntman]

Looks good, $$$?

 

[hanshi]

Yep, the trigger is definitely wonky. It does look very nice so if the bore is fine go for it.

 

[TDM]

It’s a nice looking rifle. Like everyone else said, you just need to know how the bore looks.

 

[Rifleman1776]

Trigger will work fine. Bore condition and price are major factors. Let us know what you do.

 

[Jason holgate]

Good luck

 

[M. De Land]

A few more picsView attachment 226439View attachment 226440

I'm trying to figure out if the frizzen has a bridle or not from the side view which is always a game change for me all else being in good shape.

 

[Jaeger]

I don't see many guns made by folks in Toronto!

 

[TDM]

I was thinking that too @Jaeger.

 

[XVIIc Wheelock]

Does it have a cheek piece on the other side of the stock?

 

[rickpa]

IIRC Clark was a respected gunsmith from Canada. I recall some mention of his guns but because he wasn't American wasn't well known in the states. If you like this, I wouldn't hesitate.
I looked up his name and this is all I found. It looks like an L&R Durs Egg lock but I think he also made his own. J CLARK TORONTO FLINTLOCK LOCK ENGRAVED BLACK POWDER MUZZLELOADER WORKING | #3854214003

 

[Mcat]

John Clark lived north of Toronto and died a couple of years ago. I bought the lock from him before he passed and haven’t used it. Gathering dust in my room sadly. I do have a 54 cal Lancaster rifle from one of Clark’s kits with the same lock that was largely assembled by a friend and finished by me. The swamped barrel balances beautifully and is bright. Haven’t shot it nearly enough.

 

[Brian Anderson]

l bought one of these locks around 40 years ago as a kit from DGW - turned out to be a good lock - still in use.