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Flintlock Longrifle!

Frontiersman101Frontiersman101 Member Posts: 3,259
edited June 2009 in Black Powder and Cowboy Action Shooting
I am thinking of getting a hand made Flintlock longrifle, NOT A MUSKET. Is the quality in a custom gun much better than a store bought reproduction?
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  • centerfiremancenterfireman Member Posts: 70 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    The craftmanship that can be seen on a well-made custom "Kentucky" rifle can be truly amazing. Quality production guns will probably shoot just as well as a custom, but the beauty and craftmanship will not be there. Custom rifles can easily cost 5-10 times more than a good quality production flintlock. You get what you pay for...
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  • Chief ShawayChief Shaway Member, Moderator Posts: 6,269 ******
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Frontiersman101
    I am thinking of getting a hand made Flintlock longrifle, NOT A MUSKET. Is the quality in a custom gun much better than a store bought reproduction?



    YES. The fit and function will be better if the gun maker is good.
    Just remember, a flinter is only as good as its lock. Do not skimp on buying a good lock for her.
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