Black Powder Factory Gun Reviews Lymans - Pedersoli - Traditions - 1851 Navy

Several viewers has asked for a review of the factory black powder guns I use on videos.
@1:02 -- 1851 Navy Pistol
@3:27 -- Lymans Pistol
@4:29 -- Lymans Great Plains Rifle
@6:04 -- Traditions Woods Man Hawken Rifle
@7:32 -- Pedersoli Kentucky Flintlock
@10:38 -- Pedersoli Indian Trade Gun
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[@hillbillydan4721]

Great video Mark, I have a 50 caliber Springfield Hawken, 1-66 twist, that a buddy of mine found in an old barn he was tearing down well, to say it was in rough shape would be an understatement !! He let me have it for 20 bucks, she's a beauty now !!!! I've got a Jukar 45 caliber Kentucky rifle, that was a ugly red color but, now she's a beautiful dark walnut color, I got at a yard sale for 75 bucks, never been shot, he had it as a wall hanger over his fireplace, sweet shooting little gun !! Wish I knew how to put pictures here in the comment section, thank you for representing "the common man" !!

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

WOW, what a score! I keep looking around here for fun deals like those 2 examples all the time. I'll find one someday. Keep shooting brother! Thanks for watching.

[@flintandball6093]

Another good vid, I know on some of the forums the custom gun guys like to talk down about Pedersoli but the 3 I own and every other I know about works flawlessly. Really tempted to buy another this year, think a .54 frontier flinter is on the horizon.

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

I have 2 & enjoy shooting them. Pretty good guns for factory models. I don't need to put $1000's into the guns to enjoy it. Thanks for watching.

[@genevisneski7708]

Great Video! Nice shooting too, if Lyman would make the GPP in flintlock I would buy another one, another hint to Lyman.

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Wish they would listen. It cannot be that difficult to make. They already have the lock...just fit it together & start selling it. I woud buy another one too! Thanks for watching.

[@jerryroesener5937]

I have several factory BP guns and they work great. Anything is better than nothing to go out and shoot. I hunt and target shoot with them they are great. Glad to see the video.

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

That's my type of thinking too. These guns works just fine for me. Thanks for watching.

[@kevincollins8014]

This video is perfect for someone like me that's considering getting into the sport but really no knowledge of the different guns. Thanks for putting this together. I really love the Indian firearm for some reason. That thing really looks good!

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

That Indian gun is VERY fun to shoot. Its about as versatile as they come! Thanks for watching.

[@matthewlyness8161]

That 1851 Navy is a beautiful pistol my friend hope to see more videos about it keep up the good work stay warm

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

I have a video featuring that pistol ready to post soon. You'll see it in action a lot more when it warms up.

[@michael.w.salter]

Nice collection Mark, and excellent shooting. It looks like you might consider a southpaw shooter for your next purchase. 😂

[@whodey59]

I have 2 lefties flinters. A Dixie Gun Works Tennessee Mountain rifle, and the Lymans Great Plains. They really cut down on my flinching.

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

I've never heard of a southpaw shooter. I'll check that one out. If I like it, I'll get one!

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

@@whodey59 I bet they do. I've been switching to LH shooting lately. I'm hitting more targets!

[@hawkenrifles]

Hello Mark. Your videos are still so much fun. And they bring the love of muzzleloaders to everyone with a lot of humor. I also still practice every weekend with my Hawken rifles and with my Alamo (Kentucky rifle) from Pedersoli. Right now I am writing a book for a Spanish publisher about the weapons of the Conquest of the Far West. Greetings from Asturias, in the North of Spain.

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Outstanding! I love a fellow that shoots often. My kind of friend. Good luck with the book and keep shooting brother...

[@jerryakins1622]

Another fun and interesting vid. Pretty good shooting with that revolver ! I’ve been playing around with paper shot cartridges for my smoothie. Works great for like shooting clays when doing a lot of repeated shooting. Did you ever make them ? Bless you and yours! Thanks!

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

I haven't tried paper cartridges yet. I've had several requests to try them. I'll probably put some together when the weather warms up & they them out. Thanks for watching.

[@michaelhrivnak1719]

Put a stupid smile on my face! All them guns are keepers.

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Yeah boy…..they are well used in this household….

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Yeah boy….they are well used around this house hold…

[@daveyjoweaver6282]

Lovely guns and rifles. And Kind Thanks and Many Blessings! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

God Bless...Thanks for watching..

[@folday6169]

Good coverage, Mark, especially for someone new to black powder and wants to get started...decisions, decisions!!!

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Yes, decisions, decisions. That's the tough part. LOL

[@folday6169]

@@blackpowdermaniacshooter Yes, and what amazes me is that you never seem to run out of new ideas!

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

@@folday6169 Its suppose to be 50F this Tuesday. 'm going out to film another one...possibly two.

[@folday6169]

@@blackpowdermaniacshooter That’s great, Mark. If you lived here in Maine, you might get lucky and see a 50-deg day a month from now. Or, the ice, snow, and freezing temps might just be an opportunity to do something different...like trying different lubes at sub-freezing temperatures. I wonder how old Mr. Flintlock would do then???? 😁

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

@@folday6169 Brrr...that's way too cold for this o' boy! LOL

[@victortuten4399]

I'm not to sure how I missed this one but it's been seen now! I have a Traditions .50 Deerhunter and that thing will certainly drive tacks with 70 grains of Shutzen FFFg and a dab of 4F in the pan. At least out to 50 yards. I have not tried it past that range. Great video!

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Sounds like you're found a winner! 50 yards is plenty of distance, especially for me! Thanks for watching.

[@johnboy454]

Just about every long rifle here in the UK is Factory made and there are some pretty awesome ones available. I’ve had quite a few from Pedersoli including the deluxe Flint Kentucky in .45 cal. Currently have a .32 cal flintlock Frontier rifle which I am working on ready for Summer! Great to see someone enjoying them as much as I do!

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Yeah - boy....I'm loving this shooting hobby! When it warms up, I'm going to like it even more!

[@mistermatt9056]

Do you realize you made a video AND YOU NEVER MISSED? Great shooting Mark. You and I both got into the sport with the Traditions Hawken. My wife bought me one for an anniversary and I've been making smoke ever since then! Take care.

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Yes, occasionally this old bling hog finds an ear of corn once in a while. That's one reason I like shooting that hog target. It's fairly big & I love it! Keep shooting brother! Thanks for watching.

[@lorenray9479]

I just got a brass engraved .44 pietta 1851! No caps around so I made a star board cap former. I tried making cap primers from new white tip green diamond matches, nullb and alcohol wetted, scrubbed off brown striker with alcohol spritz sprayer to wash into the slurry. I overfilled 7 caps. Let them dry a bit. When I went to scrape the tiny bowel- KERPOPFZZZ! WELL THAT WORKED to scent my batch of bread! Hoho.the caps were too rounded, damp and high on nipples, but 5 outa 7 went off! Frizzle frazzle frizzle froam! Time for this one to go home!

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

WOW, what a testimony. I'm sure you will get it down to a fine science soon. Thanks for watching.

[@scruffysstash]

Just got a Traditions flintlock hawken myself! These vids are getting me anxious to get it out shooting.

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Outstanding! Keep on shooting brother!

[@a.m.5439]

My new favorite channel

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Aaaah, thanks my friend. I try to post fun using various black powder firearms. Thanks for watching...

[@Outdooracademe]

I love your enthusiasm!

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Thanks my friend. This is an addicting hobby. These fun videos are easy to make....LOL

[@A14b19]

Love watching your KZbin will watch this again and again 💂‍♂️👍from the uk.

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Thanks for watching. This one was fun to put together.

[@MrBRCincy]

Lyman DOES need to make a flint plain pistol…agreed. Would be a great match for my flint 50 cal GPR.

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

110% agree. I'd buy another one ASAP. Thanks for watching.

[@MrBRCincy]

@@blackpowdermaniacshooter I’m in Cincinnati. We should meet up in friendship sometime.

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

@@MrBRCincy I'm all for that! I go over there & meet up with several other fellows about once month when its warmer. I'll keep you in mind if you want to get together. Hit me up on FB if you have an account. Its easier to find shooters there: facebook.com/mark.humphries.56

[@don.richard8823]

Thanks for sharing with us!👍🏻 Black powder matters! 🇺🇸

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

YES! Black powder matters ! I love it.

[@GunDoctorTV]

Great stuff buddy

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Thank you....I'm ready for it to warm up so we can get to even more!

[@hoosierplowboy5299]

Great video, and a nice collection of bp arms. I have a CVA Kentucky my late, dear FIL and I built back in '79. Shoots very well, after I swapped the primitive sights for hunter's sights...

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Thanks my friend....these guns are well used around here!

[@BigAl52]

Another great video. There is some factory guns out there that are good shooters. I also have both the investarms pistol and rifle. Both are 54 caliber and the rifle is a flintlock. Thanks Mark I can smell that bacon cooking now.

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

I really enjoy shooting my Investarms. The main reason Bought 50's was, I already have 2 other 50's I shoot. I'm buying less ball moulds, etc. That keeps life simple. Thanks for watching..

[@markgoostree6334]

I liked your last few comments about your guns. I've seen, as have we all, some beautiful custom guns that were too pretty to take out for a day of shooting! They are works of art and the craftsmen that make them are great gun makers. However, I like to shoot my guns so I have the work horse, day to day guns. Smoke and thunder! Get your guns dirty! Enjoy a day at the range. Fun video, as is the norm from BPMS!

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Guess like minded fellows thinks alike! I have no safe queens, only rugged looking smokepoles I don't mind getting wet, etc. occasionally! Thanks for watching..

[@p1a2t5c]

great video

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Thanks for watching my friend....

[@ralphperez4862]

Very cool, Mark. I own 3 bp rifles. All are percussion. The first is a T/C Hawken in 50 caliber. The next is a T/C Renegade in 45 caliber. The next is a CVA Optima in 50 caliber. Now, years ago (1982) I'd built a CVA 45 caliber Kentucky Rifle kit and I took my first antelope with it. This last Spring, I ordered a Traditions 50 caliber Kentucky Rifle Kit. I'd like to relive that experience of building one again. I sold my first one, Heaven knows why! One day, I'll put up a video of the long guns. As far as the pistols and revolvers, I've got at least a dozen. Anyway, fun video my friend.

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

I look forward to seeing that long gun video. I think that would be cool!

[@james_lessick892]

Love those guns of yours, I have 3 of them myself. I truly want a Trade Gun and will have one in the future. Thanks for the video. 👌🤠👍

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Thanks for watching. You will LOVE a trade gun when you get it!

[@james_lessick892]

@@blackpowdermaniacshooter you are so correct, I now have a trade gun just like you'res and it's Outstanding AF.👌🤠👍

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

@@james_lessick892 Awesome....its a fun versatile gun to use. If I had to keep only 1 gun, a smoothbore would be my pick.

[@barrygraber9776]

Thanks for a great video

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Thank you for watching that one...it was fun putting that one together!

[@briansherrillruralliving9708]

Nice video! I always look forward to your videos either before or after church on Sunday. When you come to my neck of the woods I'll bring the bayonet that fits my Brown Bess. That way if we do miss we can always run our target down lol

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

I'd love to put that on the video. I love it! I'll be bringing most of those guns you see with me when we come. Thanks for watching.

[@coreystoner4129]

I dislike the Lyman flintlocks because the one I had I couldn’t hit the broadside of the barn if I was standing in it. It had tight spots in the barrels. Sent it back and got a replacement and traded it for a traditions Shenandoah 50 cal and I haven’t looked back. Mine loves conical and prb and shooting 90 grains of 2f it burns it up

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Sounds like great trade my friend. Thanks for sharing...

[@criscross6591]

Great video 👍. You have a lot of cleaning now! Do you any videos on cleaning?

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Yes, one on flint guns: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIO0aYV5qdGHo8U

[@357bullfrog9]

Always fun to get that PING!!!! LOL

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Absolutely! Shooting steel is my favorite!

[@markstambaugh3273]

Heck, The words "Eastern Kentucky" got my attention!

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

No place is better that good ol' KY. Thanks for watching.

[@94palerider]

Great vidéo.i have the same rifle lyman investarm Great plain rifle but in 45 cal. Its à Great shooter .the accuracy is about 1 moa at 100 I think that you live in à Nice state,

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Kentucky USA is a fantastic place to live. Little cold at the moment, but warming up soon. Thanks for watching.

[@dennishein2812]

Always used the conical bullets in my TC Hawken. They were a little over 400 gr. Sure miss that gun.

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

I'm just an ol' round ball shooter myself. I enjoy pouring them 2-3 times a year to get out there & lose. I haven't gotten into those conical bullets yet.

[@rambosnake666]

Nice Video

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Thanks my friend.

[@clarenceriffle320]

Great video but I would of figured you had a classic double shotgun too need to get one of them I love to shoot them and even hunt with some I haven't got a rock licker yet but it's on the list I love that trade gun great looks to it

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

I have a percussion one given to me ( from the 1860's ) at a friend's house being worked on. I'm also looking for a newer one at a decent price. I'll pick up one soon...Thanks for watching.

[@craftsmans2279]

I have a 32 cal maple that was given to me by dude Griffith lex KY shooter and friendship champion it's dead on , dude is in bad health now but he shows me all his award's from the 70,s

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Sounds like an awesome shooter, especially wining awards in a 70's. That's when the NMLRA had twice as many shooters. You'll like shooting that 32 caliber. Great squirrel gun. Thanks for watching.

[@mrdinme.4768]

Nothing wrong with “factory” guns. Got a couple T/C Hawkens, 45&50, 50 is a kit I built back in the 70’s when I was a teen, the 45 I bought recently needed ALOT of TLC, refinish, restoration, have to replace that lock.(not the bargain I thought). Also 2 “Kentucky” rifles, 45 a CVA kit my dad had sitting around, and a 50 Traditions,(basically same rifles but different). Nothing spectacular just nice shooters.

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Yep, I totally agree. One can have lots of fun using factory guns. I certainly do...

[@MTwoodsrunner]

I am Soooo jealous!!!

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Thanks for watching.......these old common guns are fun to shoot!

[@andrewtaylor6335]

Great video!

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Thanks my friend....

[@emmettjenkins8026]

Good shooting, Mark. You should always shoot left handed. Loved the video & glad to see 100% hits!!!

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

I've been shooting more LH all the time. Hitting more targets is fun! Thanks for watching.

[@emmettjenkins8026]

@@blackpowdermaniacshooter I am a NRA instructor, I have been thinking that you are left eye dominaint. I do enjoy your videos. I glad you are a Christian and thus have a good clean fun channel.

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

@@emmettjenkins8026 Thank you....I do everything possible to keep this a Christian family friendly channel where even young kids can watch these videos without problems. Regarding shooting, I'm beginning to believe you. I can hit more targets shooting from the left side. Thanks for watching....

[@stevelacy316]

New subscriber here I enjoyed your video I like shooting black powder and own a TC Renegade in 54 caliber. Currently looking for another smoke pole and the Layman great plains is one I'm interested in. Once again thanks for the video .

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Thank you for watching. I've had the GPR for 14 months & I love shooting it! Thanks for subscribing. I try to post fun & wacky videos every Sunday morning. .

[@clifflee7461]

Another fine video Mark.Have three Pedersoli Guns ,Have had years of trouble free shooting out of them.But now after seeing the 1851 navy revolver think I'm need one of those. Thanks i think Cheers Mark

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Thanks Cliff. They are fun to shoot for sure! Thanks for watching.

[@kennethtephabock5634]

Love your videos

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Thanks for watching.....more fun wacky ones are coming soon...

[@joewilliams2486]

Always knew you could shoot better than you let on...lol..good un brother!

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

That ol' hog target is pretty big. That's why I used it! LOL

[@pennsylvaniacitizen138]

Good video. Really enjoyed seeing your well-used black powder guns. I have a Pedersoli flintlock like the one you have and enjoy it very much. Thanks for what you do. Your 1851 Navy was especially interesting to me. I have one of those from Pieta that always jams after firing because the cap falls down in the cylinder. I notice that you didn't have that problem. What size and brand cap did you use?

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

I use #11 Remington & CCI caps....which ever ones I pull out of the pouch to use. I have 1000's of #11 caps, so, they will be used for a long time. Thanks for watching...

[@jj-ve9wy]

Thanks for sharing your B/P gun collection. I’ve been watching them spank zoo critters for a long time, it’s always good to see old friends. Mark, my local powder supplier has stopped selling B/P. I was wondering where you’re getting yours or are you having trouble finding a supplier too?? Warmest regards from Delaware.

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

I stocked up well before the virus hit. You can call Toby Butler in TX. He has plenty of Schuetzen available & ships the same day. 806-470-4130 Tell him the BPMS says "Hi". Thanks for watching..

[@UncleSasquatchOutdoors]

There are some good production guns out there. Too bad Thompson Center and CVA no longer make traditional muzzle loaders. Just be careful when buying one used in say, a pawn shop. You need to know a little to be sure you are getting a gun that is in shooting condition. Trust me..I work in a gun shop and I have seen muzzle loaders brought in that I wouldn't have shot if you paid me to shoot them. Thanks for the video.

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Thanks for the advice. I've seen some M/L's in shops I wouldn't shoot either. They looked VERY dangerous. I'm done buying guns for now unless a great deal falls into my lap.

[@OutnBacker]

I bought a Lyman GPR in caplock in 1980. I still have it, along with a 1979 Dixie Tennessee Mountain Rifle. Both in .50 cal. Other BP guns have come and gone, but I will never get rid of those two. I ordered the flint conversion kit for the TMR, but it didn't fit. I sold the lock to someone and forgot about it. Years later, I ordered another, but it didn't fit either. Dixie said I was wrong, but I wasn't. It wasn't even close. The only thing that matched was the basic shape of the lock plate, but the mainspring was much too wide to fit into the cutout and the single lock screw hole was obviously nowhere near the place where it needed to be. Removing enough wood to gain depth for the mainspring was out of the question. Very dissapointed with Dixie.

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

That is unusual for Dixie to treat you like that. Did you ever get it straightened out?

[@OutnBacker]

@@blackpowdermaniacshooter No. I gave up. This happened about 20 years ago. There is no way that lock was made for the TMR. I've been doing this since I was 18, never touched a cartridge arm til I was 34. I know as much about flinchlocks as there is to know when it comes to making them go poof. One thing, though: The lock they sent was the one that had the "weather resistent" pan - not the one usually seen on the TMR. This one had an arched casting the went from the frizzen pivot to the L with a cupped "cap" that closed over the pan. Normally, that casting is straight and there is no matching "cap" over the pan. It was the only lock they advertised as fitting the TMR. Like I said, the lock plate was right, but the depth of the spring held it away from seating and the threaded hole for the screw was off by about 3/8". Not the right lock. I'll see if I can find it in the catalog and give you the model number...

[@OutnBacker]

@@blackpowdermaniacshooter Just as I thought: Dixie does not offer a current flintlock conversion kit for the TMR anymore. Dixie has been fading for years, IMO. They used to have just about every item you could imagine. If thier customer service has been good for you, I'm glad, but I just gave up. BTW, I'm not a hard guy to deal with. I don't get snippy with people on the phone. The lady was very nice. I just walked away.

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

@@OutnBacker I've had better luck with Track & The Log Cabin shoppe getting supplies, etc in recent years.

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

@@OutnBacker They should have made it good..That is frustrating.

[@Real11BangBang]

0:53 I didn't hear no twang lol

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

LOL...I'll try to get that back on another vid soon...I love it.

[@jamesgarland4990]

Nothing wrong with factory production ML's. Probably better than so called 'customs' for most folks.

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Yep..I really promote the factory guns on the BPMS channel. I realize most shooters won't own a custom built gun. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@steveroush4147]

Hey Mark... at what distance are you shooting please ? 🤗🇺🇸❤️

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

All of these guns were shot in less than 30 yards. Thanks for watching....

[@KathrynLiz1]

Mark.... what was the part that failed in the lock on the Pedersoli? As I'm a gun smith and own one of these I am curious.... thanks...

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

The lock on the gun before was worn out. The sear was so worn, the cock wouldn't stay in the full position. That accidental tripping was getting dangerous. My friend Barry is going to rebuild it someday. Meanwhile, the lock in the video is from a junked 36 caliber Pedersoli .

[@brianbecnel3504]

Hello I have been watching you and learning about d Black powder shooting.I just built a traditions 50cal kit and when I was putting it back together I messed Up the trigger spring I lost it but found it later I put it back on and now the back trigger won't lock can you help me fix it is there a way to set it back right I really would appreciate it thank you for your time I think you're awesome

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

I'm not sure how I can help without seeing it. Traditions has an excellent customer service department. They fixed a gun of mine once that was my fault. Why not call them & ask how to get it fixed? Chances are....they will just replace it for you. Let me know what happens....

[@lifebiker105]

Good stuff mark. Thanks for sharing. Joe Security.

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Thanks for watching...this one was fun to put together.

[@beaulusk5925]

I am new to the muzzle loading world and I was wondering if you could use your casted lead balls on a percussion cap muzzle loader.

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Absolutely! I only shoot round lead balls out of every one of my black powder guns, both flintlock and percussion. This video should help answer all your questions, and welcome the most addicting hobby in the world: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2nUZnmYYquFqdU

[@beaulusk5925]

@@blackpowdermaniacshooter Thanks man!!

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

@@beaulusk5925 You're welcome....keep on shooting my friend.

[@beaulusk5925]

@@blackpowdermaniacshooter One other thing, I can’t make patches because my parents told me no, so do you have any recommendations?

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

@@beaulusk5925 You can always purchase shooting patches if you are unable to make them yourself. Track of the Wolf has plenty as most any black powder dealer has them too. www.trackofthewolf.com/List/Item.aspx/163/1

[@danielfennell4264]

A fiberglass rod will destroy the riffling in the muzzle!

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

I don't see it that way...the only place the rod touches the barrel is on the top outer edge. The other end is on the ball or the brass/copper ends touches the barrel going down. Thanks for watching.

[@brucelewis1017]

What's the best flintlock and where can a person get one

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

That is a very difficult question to answer. Are you wanting a large caliber gun? Small caliber gun? A smoothbore? For factory rifles...Pedersoli makes some of the better ones available. Traditions makes some entry level rifles to start with. Abe's General Store in Pennsylvania carries Pedersoli and Tradition models. Call them at [phone] to see what's available. Kits are available if you're interested in building from a kit. The Kibler flintlocks can be assembled in a weekend and will be a "but once, Cry Once" flintlock rifle. The Kibler gun will be a lifetime gun. You can check out his guns at: kiblerslongrifles.com/collections/rifle-kits Hope this helps you get started finding one you are interested in, thanks for watching.

[@morganfrmn]

I am shocked that you don't have a hand built by someone? I think you need one in 2024

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

I picked up a cool kit gun built by a fellar from Louisville 18 months ago. It shoots pretty sweet...

[@morganfrmn]

@@blackpowdermaniacshooter I am going to buy a hand built this summer from a guy I met at friendship

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

@@morganfrmn Outstanding!! Let me know how well it shoots...!!

[@classyjoe6868]

Where can I find a fiberglass ramrod like that?

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

You can contact Richard Beauchamp at 413-698-3822 www.flintlocksetc.com/contact_us.htm

[@classyjoe6868]

Thank you@@blackpowdermaniacshooter

[@svernwarunos546]

Oceans existed in 1851?

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

I suppose so...LOL

[@danielfennell4264]

How can "Navy" revolver be .44?

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

I'm told it is a 1851 Navy...44 caliber "Black Powder Only" is stamped on the barrel. Thanks for watching...

[@alanbosma2159]

Surprised your smoke pole collection is that small? Must have a female limiter😉

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Naw.....Mrs BPMS never says anything about the gun purchases. She doesn't care if I buy more guns or not. 6 is plenty for now unless a GREAT deal with one falls into my lap.

[@308dad8]

Why do you have a fidget spinner on your hat?

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

It is a prize for shooting it...similar to those that cuts a playing card in half. Here is what happened: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKqpmKmcaNuIgJI