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Offline mahd776

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First Flinter
« on: January 08, 2011, 05:17:44 PM »
I have been shooting sidelock traditional rifles for some time. I have 3 left handed and two right handed percussion rifles at this time and am thinking it is time for a flintlock. What do you guys recommend for a first time flinter? As I am left handed how hard are left handed flinters to find? Is it a problem for leftys to shoot right handed flinters or no big deal? Thanks!
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Offline Sir Charles deMoutonBlack

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Re: First Flinter
« Reply #1 on: January 08, 2011, 05:53:59 PM »
The quality of the lock will be critical to your enjoyment of a flintlock.

I have had owned only two;  The Lyman Great Plains was frustrating and found a new home.  I still have my Pedersoli Mortimer, and it never lets me down.  Take care with loading, and change flints at the first sign it has deteriorated.
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Re: First Flinter
« Reply #2 on: January 08, 2011, 07:58:59 PM »
My Lyman GPR flinter has been very reliable and accurate.
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Re: First Flinter
« Reply #3 on: January 09, 2011, 05:17:16 AM »
If you're up to building one from a kit, Track of the Wolf has several to choose from:

http://www.trackofthewolf.com/Categories/SubList.aspx?catId=13&as=1#82

There are also completed LH rocklocks available - just google them.

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Re: First Flinter
« Reply #4 on: January 09, 2011, 04:42:13 PM »
I had a T-C Pennsylvania Hunter which was a joy to shoot.  Like a dummy I traded it off, thinking I needed a .54 rather than a .50.  Stupidity raises its ugly head again!

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Re: First Flinter
« Reply #5 on: January 10, 2011, 04:31:38 AM »
The only left handed production rifles that come to mind are the Lyman's, either the Great Plains Rifle or the Deerstalker, otherwise a custom build. I know a couple of left handed people who shoot right handed rifles very well.
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Offline bub524

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Re: First Flinter
« Reply #6 on: January 10, 2011, 05:14:54 PM »
I would recommend a Lyman without hesitation. They are a good reliable production rifle with good customer service. If you want to build one look to Pecatonica long rifles. TOTW has the same kits, higher price and very few barrel choices in stock.
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Re: First Flinter
« Reply #7 on: January 17, 2011, 10:21:24 AM »
i have a older custom built left handed tenn poor boy in .50 flint by ken isherler, and it,s a keeper. eastbank.
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Re: First Flinter
« Reply #8 on: January 17, 2011, 11:08:00 AM »
In a production rifle, I'd go with the Lyman if they have a lefty...If the lock doesn't spark well you can always either tune it or replace it with a better lock...If my memory is correct L&R has a lock that will fit a Lyman...
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