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My first good flintlock and some muzzleloaders I acquired afterwards
20 February 2015, 02:12 PM
RonCMy first good flintlock and some muzzleloaders I acquired afterwards
I visited a rendezvous on a whim and bought 2 very inexpensive cap locks, also on a whim. I sold those two rifles after learning more about the hobby and then purchased this custom, 45 cal rifle that came with all the gear I posted on the Accoutrements forum topic.
20 February 2015, 02:26 PM
RonCANd this is me after my wife found out that I purchased more guns:
Ron
21 February 2015, 02:17 PM
BoartoothYup,that's why I have to be cautious about new purchases....I have to sink more into The Garden before I can indulge freely in the muzzle loading hobby......
Beer is proof that God loves us,and wants us to be happy-B. Franklin
22 February 2015, 09:38 AM
HanshiThat is one fine rifle. All mine are pig ears next to that one.
*Young guys should hang out with old guys; old guys know stuff.*
22 February 2015, 10:19 AM
RonCHanshi,
Just come on out here to Colorado and we can take it out to the range and shoot it.
I was very surprised when I saw this Fields rifle and the very reasonable price. It meant that several old battle rifles had to go, but I didn't feel too bad about that. For me, it was a very positive tradeoff.
Ron
24 February 2015, 06:21 AM
CranbrookThat is a very fine rifle you have RonC! I really like the use of the original English lock incorporated into the custom built piece! Sure better than sitting around in a drawer, like most old locks end up. Would love to hear more about your rifle. What caliber, how long a barrel, how's she shoot?
24 February 2015, 12:15 PM
RonCHere are some characteristics of the Niell Fields rifle:
Built by Neill Fields of Green River rifle works fame. 7/8x36" .50 cal, 36 inch GRRW barrel, 1 in 66 twist, with 8 lands and grooves. Built with an original Mortimer late flintlock, has a rollered frizzen, very smooth internals. The rifle weighs in at just 6.5 lbs.
As for the Mortimer lock: H.W. Mortimer was an “Armourer to the Queen” and he and his son Harvey Walklate Mortimer were London gunsmiths' between 1753 and 1819 with premises at Fleet Street (see page 187 of British Gunmakers London By Brown).
Ron
24 February 2015, 01:05 PM
Idaho MountainneerSome mighty fine shootin' pieces you have there.
24 February 2015, 01:38 PM
RonCThank you, Idaho Mountainneer!
Ron
06 March 2015, 07:54 AM
wattlebusterNow those are just cool. Beautiful wood on both
Nothing beats the feel of a handmade southern iron mounted flintlock on a crisp frosty morning
07 March 2015, 03:50 PM
Boartooth*DROOL*
Beer is proof that God loves us,and wants us to be happy-B. Franklin
31 May 2015, 04:50 PM
HaggisThose really show off the grain in the wood! Lovely.
31 May 2015, 08:18 PM
IrondogVery fine looking rifle! Thanks for sharing!
31 May 2015, 09:57 PM
RonCThank you all!
I consider myself very fortunate to have obtained these rifles.
Respectfully,
Ron