your favorite style of rifle and do you own one?

[pepperbelly]

I am still very new to bp rifles and own a T/C Hawken, but I have developed a yearning for a Pennsylvania/Kentucky longrifle. I really like the Lehigh style.
Sooner or later I'll have one, but I will keep the Hawken as well.
Jim

 

[dlemaster]

Chris
I really like the four petaled flower treatment on the cheek piece carving on the first rifle. First rate work!

Regards, Dave

 

[PaulN/KS]

When I first saw a Jaeger something just struck a chord and I developed Jaeger "lust".Was lucky enough to buy a TVM in .54 last year.A very simple and practical style of rifle.Nothing fancy for me but you fellas are sure putting up some pictures of VERY fine looking guns here.

 

this was my favorite for a while: it is a Keith Casteel in .50 made in 1974:

 

[Rebel]

Hey Mike, ya need some new mocs. Yer toes are hangin' out of those. :: Very nice rifle though.

 

[C_Laubach]

Thanks Dave

 

[the skrat]

i love john armstrong rifles justhad one built received it a couple weeks ago lots of curl carving and inlays hope to post some pics soon just gotta figure it out. i wanted this gun for 15 years finally got it worth the wait.

curly maple

 

Here in Nova scotia.. where there was a alot of fightin between the French and their Indian allies the French Fusil de Chasse made its presence made in more ways than one. I love my Tulle, it has good balance, shoots great and the sights are always 'there' when I put her up to shoot. It is my joy having previously shot a Bess. My Tulle is my shootin and huntin gun right now, though I wouldn't mind having her with aa rifled barrel. Maybe I need another gun??
Rick Draper in the canadas

 

[Gordon Horn]

I also have a soft spot for Tennesee or Southern Mtn. rifles and I own a Tennessee in .45 cal that is my favorite shooter. However, after looking at the pictures you folks have shown here, I think I could be persuaded (twist my arm gently) to share that opinion. Great guns, guys! drool, drool.

 

[TANSTAAFL]

Have a .54 IH I built up just for hunting, love the balance and the superb natural pointing of the piece

 

[adkmountainken]

i would love to have a nice well built hawken or a no frills, built for hard use trade rifle.

 

[benvenuto]

favorite gun? early flint jagers like this one

do I own one? not YET...
my other faves are all pre fint - scottish muskets, wheel lock rifles and snaphance fowlers