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I guess I have a different view of the Gun shop at Colonial Williamsburg than some here. When Mr. Guzzler speaks about making American Longrifles I listen along with most of the folks I know who build rifles. Whether or not he's right about history isn't the point, he's closer to being right than 98% of everybody else. I respect the Master gunsmiths who have come out of Colonial Williamsburg.

I remember when Eric Von Aschwege first began posting on the ALR site, he was very young yet his talent was obvious. He is now an apprentice at Colonial Williamsburg. I wish him the best in his quest where ever it might lead him.

I would love to be known as a Master gunmaker but I know there is no chance of that. And that doesn't make me jealous of them in the least. I've been over the mountain a few times myself and have learned not to criticize those whose talents are way beyond my own.

As for why barrels are Octagonal it is because they wouldn't fit in the stock if they weren't.