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Post by archer131 on Oct 8, 2007 16:38:28 GMT -4
Anyone know where I can find a left handed flintlock build kit  |
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Post by ralphi on Oct 8, 2007 16:53:43 GMT -4
Try Dixon's
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Post by berkscoflinter1 on Oct 9, 2007 9:08:37 GMT -4
Archer, I ordered a left-handed flintlock fowler kit from Brad Emig of Cabin Creek Muzzleloaders. He's in Hellam, Pa. He informed be recently that he'll have all the parts ready in a few days. He is a good man to deal with.
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Post by mikew on Oct 9, 2007 9:35:38 GMT -4
Archer, I ordered a left-handed flintlock fowler kit from Brad Emig of Cabin Creek Muzzleloaders. He's in Hellam, Pa. He informed be recently that he'll have all the parts ready in a few days. He is a good man to deal with. I stopped by Brad's store several years ago when I bought my Goex BP. He build very nice guns! - I'm sure you won't be disappointed by the kit. Other options are available from trackofthewolf.om or dixiegun.com Hope that helps, -Mike |
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Post by archer131 on Oct 9, 2007 9:39:49 GMT -4
Thanks for the info guys. I can shoot a right handed gun but for me I am a natural lefty. I went shooting with a buddy and shot his right handed flint and I think I got the fever!!!!
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Post by mikew on Oct 9, 2007 10:01:42 GMT -4
Thanks for the info guys. I can shoot a right handed gun but for me I am a natural lefty. I went shooting with a buddy and shot his right handed flint and I think I got the fever!!!! Yeah, I'm a natural lefty too - my dad gave me a LH Lyman Great Plains flint a few years back. It wasn't a kit, and it's not in the same class as one of Brad's, but not a bad gun either by any means. I thought Lyman had a LH kit, but a quick check of their website showed I was mistaken. -Mike |
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Post by berkscoflinter1 on Oct 9, 2007 15:58:33 GMT -4
Archer, Mike is correct about Dixie Gun Works offering a left-handed kit. My 2007 catalog has one called the Dixie Hawken in .50 cal fllintlock (p.25) for $290.00. It must go together pretty easily with some sanding and finishing because the finished gun sells for $325.00. Welcome to the wonderful world of flintlocks. Trust me, one gun won't be enough!
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Post by berkscoflinter1 on Oct 9, 2007 16:03:15 GMT -4
Mike, I'm sure my fowler kit will be top notch. I just got home from the range shooting my .54 cal. Yorktown Brad built for me a few years ago. It continues to shoot better than I can shoot it, but it's ready for Saturday!
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Post by archer131 on Oct 9, 2007 17:20:53 GMT -4
Yeah I am looking Like I said I got the fever. i enjoy the primitive science of it. The simplicity that makes it work is amazing and after 4 or 5 shots I was feeling pretty confident.
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Post by mikew on Oct 10, 2007 8:38:40 GMT -4
Mike, I'm sure my fowler kit will be top notch. I just got home from the range shooting my .54 cal. Yorktown Brad built for me a few years ago. It continues to shoot better than I can shoot it, but it's ready for Saturday! Very cool! I hope to build a nice LH ML sometime, but for now, my pair of Lymans will have to do. (I have a percussion Deerstalker too). Good Luck Saturday everyonr. -Mike |
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Post by berkscoflinter1 on Oct 10, 2007 9:10:40 GMT -4
By the way, Mike, welcome to PAOutdoors. Great to have you here.
From your introduction, I would think you and your wife are pretty busy at this stage of family building to preclude any rifle building at this time, and the near future. My grandchildren are older than your boys, so you see, I have a little spare time to tinker with putting these wonderful firearms together.
The deeper you get hooked on these flintlock long guns, the closer you'll get to the building addiction. Be Careful!!
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Post by mikew on Oct 15, 2007 8:53:49 GMT -4
By the way, Mike, welcome to PAOutdoors. Great to have you here. Thanks for the warm welcome! From your introduction, I would think you and your wife are pretty busy at this stage of family building to preclude any rifle building at this time, and the near future. <snip> No truer words were ever spoken...  It's OT, but I bought a Mauser about 10 years ago with the thought of sporterizing it....sold it to my brother before I even disassembled it after ~2 yrs.  The boys pretty much take a ton of my hobby time, but I love them and wouldn't trade this life for anything (most days! ;D ). The deeper you get hooked on these flintlock long guns, the closer you'll get to the building addiction. Be Careful!! Having been in Brad's storefront a few years back, AND being a do-it-yourselfer, I do already have an itch to build. Must resist...for now. Thanks again, -Mike PS My kids haven't seen me shoot the flint yet, only the perc Deerstalker, but the GPR will be out soon... |
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Post by berkscoflinter1 on Oct 15, 2007 14:59:49 GMT -4
Mike, you're going to have many, many years to make memories with your boys. This morning I hunted about 500 yards from where my son shot his first buck at age 14. He's 41 now. I was thinking this morning how clearly I can still see that opening morning and how exciting it was for the two of us, even the long drag back to the car.
We still rehash that hunt from time to time, and I'm sure it will be discussed on our long drive to Tennessee for Loggy's boar hunt in November.
Have a great season.
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Post by mikew on Oct 15, 2007 20:30:04 GMT -4
Thanks. Yes, I hope to be blessed enough to create memories like those. I certainly have fond memories of hunting with my dad & brother while growing up.
Best wishes for a great saeason for you as well.
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It's OT, but I bought a Mauser about 10 years ago with the thought of sporterizing it....sold it to my brother before I even disassembled it after ~2 yrs. 
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