Black Powder Traditional Rifles

just-shoot

Is there a difference in quality between manufactures of reproduction traditional style black powder rifles like Cabela's, CVA, Traditions, Pietta, Uberti, Navy Arms or others I'm not aware of? If so, wich are more desirable, and wich are better left for someone else to buy. Thank you.

chuck

I have a Cabela in 45 cal, a Lyman plains in 50 cal, Hatfield flinter in 36 cal and a 54 cal Browning. for the money Cabela's is very good. Traditions are good all so. good luck

chuck

I forgot, I had a CVA 54 cal big bore, it was a real shooter, but I sold it (just another big mistake in my life)[:0]

Pearyw

Before you buy a new one, check out the gunstores for used ones. The inline black powder guns have killed the resale value of the traditional rifles. I have seen some bargins on some of these. I picked up a 50 cal left handed Thompson Center New Englander for a $100 including tax for a shop I frequent. I had watched it set in the rack for about a year and a half. Dealer was happy to clear it out. He still has a half dozen right hand rifles that he can't sell.

longhunter

I bought my 45 cal. flintlock for $60.00.In a gunshop no less,it sat forever...takes a bit to get used to the flash in your face.But it so soooo traditional!! I really do have fun with it and am looking forward to another,also flint.
Longhunter