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My first good flintlock and some muzzleloaders I acquired afterwards

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20 February 2015, 02:12 PM
RonC
My 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, 02:19 PM
RonC
And a few more shots:




Then, I was at the right place at the right time to take possession of a rifle of a quality I never thought I would have. The rifle was built by Neil Fields around an original, English, H.W. Mortimer lock dating back to perhaps 1820.





Ron
20 February 2015, 02:26 PM
RonC
ANd this is me after my wife found out that I purchased more guns: Big Grin

Ron
21 February 2015, 02:17 PM
Boartooth
Yup,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...... Wink


Beer is proof that God loves us,and wants us to be happy-B. Franklin
22 February 2015, 09:38 AM
Hanshi
That is one fine rifle. All mine are pig ears next to that one. Frowner


*Young guys should hang out with old guys; old guys know stuff.*
22 February 2015, 10:19 AM
RonC
Hanshi,
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
Cranbrook
That 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? Razzer
24 February 2015, 12:15 PM
RonC
Here 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 Mountainneer
Some mighty fine shootin' pieces you have there.
24 February 2015, 01:38 PM
RonC
Thank you, Idaho Mountainneer!
Ron
06 March 2015, 07:54 AM
wattlebuster
Now those are just cool. Beautiful wood on both Smiler


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
Haggis
Those really show off the grain in the wood! Lovely.
31 May 2015, 08:18 PM
Irondog
Very fine looking rifle! Thanks for sharing!
31 May 2015, 09:57 PM
RonC
Thank you all!
I consider myself very fortunate to have obtained these rifles.
Respectfully,
Ron