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Well since its April Fools Day I decided to do something foolish. I ordered another custom Flintlock. I ordered it from the same company as the last one since they did such a great job on my Lancaster Rifle.
This one is a little different. Its an Early Virginia Model with a nice maple stock again, Seiler lock, Colerain 1-56 twist barrel. But it is not swamped. I am finding more and more that I shoot off some kind of a brace whether its a shooting stick, walking stick, tree, or my shooting bench. So I am usually supported some how. And the need and extra expense of a swamped barrel was decided a no. I am sure I will regret that. But I made up my mind. This time, to save weight I ordered it in a 36 barrel straight barrel. Also this one is a .58 caliber. I like big bore rifles as you know. And instead of that German Silver that I spend ages with polish and a cloth, I went with the simple steel furniture. So they are going to brown both the steel and the barrel the same color.
This should be what the wood looks like, but not the hardware. And no this is not some April Fools Joke. I really did it. In fact the woman that took the order asked me ... "is this an April Fools Joke?" I then remembered what day it was and we had a laugh.
The reason I went with the Early Virginia was ... it was recommended. The three rifles they discussed were the Jaeger, Early Lancaster (which I have) and the Early Virginia. Because of the caliber I wanted and the weight .. and stock specs, these were the ones they felt could best handle the job. I liked the looks of the Virginia, and I didn't want another Lancaster. So I went this route. I wanted a large flat butt plate, like my Lancaster to soak up recoil, and be comfortable with large charges, as I guess this one will handle. Look out white tails. Might have to try something meaner and bigger ... cotton tails. I hear they have big teeth.
Now comes the waiting. So remember what day it is and do something foolish. When you get old you have to have some excitement. I can just hear my friends when they learn what I done. They think I am crazy now.
This one is a little different. Its an Early Virginia Model with a nice maple stock again, Seiler lock, Colerain 1-56 twist barrel. But it is not swamped. I am finding more and more that I shoot off some kind of a brace whether its a shooting stick, walking stick, tree, or my shooting bench. So I am usually supported some how. And the need and extra expense of a swamped barrel was decided a no. I am sure I will regret that. But I made up my mind. This time, to save weight I ordered it in a 36 barrel straight barrel. Also this one is a .58 caliber. I like big bore rifles as you know. And instead of that German Silver that I spend ages with polish and a cloth, I went with the simple steel furniture. So they are going to brown both the steel and the barrel the same color.
This should be what the wood looks like, but not the hardware. And no this is not some April Fools Joke. I really did it. In fact the woman that took the order asked me ... "is this an April Fools Joke?" I then remembered what day it was and we had a laugh.
The reason I went with the Early Virginia was ... it was recommended. The three rifles they discussed were the Jaeger, Early Lancaster (which I have) and the Early Virginia. Because of the caliber I wanted and the weight .. and stock specs, these were the ones they felt could best handle the job. I liked the looks of the Virginia, and I didn't want another Lancaster. So I went this route. I wanted a large flat butt plate, like my Lancaster to soak up recoil, and be comfortable with large charges, as I guess this one will handle. Look out white tails. Might have to try something meaner and bigger ... cotton tails. I hear they have big teeth.
Now comes the waiting. So remember what day it is and do something foolish. When you get old you have to have some excitement. I can just hear my friends when they learn what I done. They think I am crazy now.