Veterans Arms, LLC

[Booner]

Appreciate the advice, I haven't moved up to flintlocks yet, still on percussions. Maybe one day though.

Warning! Once you go Flint, you don't go back.

 

[Kyle Kalasnik]

Warning! Once you go Flint, you don't go back.

 

[Craig L Barry]

To answer your question on participation levels...this is not scientific but based on discussions with a friend who does both US Civil War and Rev War/War of 1812/Seminole War (down in FL). He said about 1:10 meaning for every ten Civil War hobbyists there is one participating in those other areas.

I don't think it's that hard to find a high quality reproduction flintlock musket. D. Pedersoli has a full line of them. Expect to pay $1500 or so unless you buy a kit and build it yourself which is a topic for another day.

 

[Kyle Kalasnik]

To answer your question on participation levels...this is not scientific but based on discussions with a friend who does both US Civil War and Rev War/War of 1812/Seminole War (down in FL). He said about 1:10 meaning for every ten Civil War hobbyists there is one participating in those other areas.

I don't think it's that hard to find a high quality reproduction flintlock musket. D. Pedersoli has a full line of them. Expect to pay $1500 or so unless you buy a kit and build it yourself which is a topic for another day.

Yes, that's is what I would figure as due to the number of people who reenact the Civil War vs earlier American Wars.

I have been on Pedersoli's site numerous times and even held a few of their reproduction flintlocks of which I am impressed. That plus the reviews I have read and talking to owners speaks volumes and I will definitely keep them in mind when I start getting into flintlocks.

Thank for your valuable input and suggestions.

Respectfully,
Kyle Kalasnik

 

[Booner]

Yes, that's is what I would figure as due to the number of people who reenact the Civil War vs earlier American Wars.

I have been on Pedersoli's site numerous times and even held a few of their reproduction flintlocks of which I am impressed. That plus the reviews I have read and talking to owners speaks volumes and I will definitely keep them in mind when I start getting into flintlocks.

Thank for your valuable input and suggestions.

Respectfully,
Kyle Kalasnik

Pedersoli products can be hit or miss depending on what your looking for. Perhaps their military reproduction's are ok, IDK as I've not shot one. I have their repro of their 1874 sharps rifle and it's on of my favorites, and at 1/2 the price of a sharps made by a domestic maker, I'd say it a good value. I wouldn't buy their Vernier sights though, They are not accurate enough for long range shooting, and once you understand that their chambers are rather long for a 45-70 cartridges and what you can do to overcome this, they are a good shooter.

I also have one of their Blueridge or Pennsylvania flintlock civilian flintlock rifles and would not recommend it. It's not historically correct, and only in the most general terms does it resemble a flintlock of the "golden era." Too much wood along the barrels, parts are screwed on to the surface where they should be inletted and pinned in place. Their locks are mediocre at best, and require a lot of work, or a replacement to become reliable. And their patented breaches are a huge PITA to work with and often results in misfires. And the barrel on mine (.36 cal) had so many metal slivers along the rifling that it tore my patches to shreds. I ended up lapping the barrel by hand to smooth it out. I never got the gun to shoot that well and it sits in my safe. If someone is interested in trying out a flintlock, I would recommend they look elsewhere.

I have been shooting blackpowder for 35-40 years so I have a little bit of experience to draw upon, and I love the looks of a flintlocks over a caplock, and when the lock is tuned well, they are a joy to shoot.

Check out Jim Kiblers site for his two kit guns. If you can operate a screwdriver and sandpaper, you can put one of his kits together. I think his products are the best value in a kit gun.

 

[Kyle Kalasnik]

Pedersoli products can be hit or miss depending on what your looking for. Perhaps their military reproduction's are ok, IDK as I've not shot one. I have their repro of their 1874 sharps rifle and it's on of my favorites, and at 1/2 the price of a sharps made by a domestic maker, I'd say it a good value. I wouldn't buy their Vernier sights though, They are not accurate enough for long range shooting, and once you understand that their chambers are rather long for a 45-70 cartridges and what you can do to overcome this, they are a good shooter.

I also have one of their Blueridge or Pennsylvania flintlock civilian flintlock rifles and would not recommend it. It's not historically correct, and only in the most general terms does it resemble a flintlock of the "golden era." Too much wood along the barrels, parts are screwed on to the surface where they should be inletted and pinned in place. Their locks are mediocre at best, and require a lot of work, or a replacement to become reliable. And their patented breaches are a huge PITA to work with and often results in misfires. And the barrel on mine (.36 cal) had so many metal slivers along the rifling that it tore my patches to shreds. I ended up lapping the barrel by hand to smooth it out. I never got the gun to shoot that well and it sits in my safe. If someone is interested in trying out a flintlock, I would recommend they look elsewhere.

I have been shooting blackpowder for 35-40 years so I have a little bit of experience to draw upon, and I love the looks of a flintlocks over a caplock, and when the lock is tuned well, they are a joy to shoot.

Check out Jim Kiblers site for his two kit guns. If you can operate a screwdriver and sandpaper, you can put one of his kits together. I think his products are the best value in a kit gun.

I appreciate the input. You, and many individuals on this site have been awesome in giving out honest opinions, which after looking into and researching, have generally been spot on. Thank you.

 

[Booner]

I appreciate the input. You, and many individuals on this site have been awesome in giving out honest opinions, which after looking into and researching, have generally been spot on. Thank you.

Thank you. Very kind of you to say so.