TENNESSEE VALLEY Muzzleloading Southern Flintlock UNBOXING

[@garyhammond2213]

I also ordered an Early Virginia rifle in 58 cal. with a maple stock and some fancy carvings. Beautiful flintlock. Thanks again to the people at TVM. When I talk to the gals there, it's like talking to someone you've known all your life. First class.

[@garyhammond2213]

I liked your rifle so much that I ordered one. Waited about 1.5 yrs. Just arrived today. Walnut stock, stained dark brown. Swamped barrel in .40 caliber. Like yours, the fit and finish is perfect. A big thank you to everyone at TVM. Can't wait to shoot it!

[@bigbobg8091]

Thank you for allowing us to be there when you unboxed it for the first time. I’m happy that your dream came true. Beautiful rifle. Great video.

[@johngreene7928]

"jeeze,.... How could you shoot that"???? "it's a work of art right there"!......absolutely beautiful.

[@randyscott9034]

Beautiful! Who doesn’t love a flintlock they are a work of art

[@larryreese6146]

Congratulations. That looks a fine gun. Hope you have many years of enjoyment with it.

[@jeffreyrobinson3555]

My favorite style of American long rifles. That one’s beautiful, proud for you.

[@ArchieRLib]

I built their Early VA rifle kit in .54 with a 36 inch barrel two years ago. It was a great experience and it's an awesome rifle. I liked it so much that I have a Natchez Poor Boy smoothbore in .62 on the way. They're fantastic people there at TVM.

[@threesetstofailure9941]

That's a beaut right there....I'm from west Tn and same here in my region. We have a ton of walnut trees to choose from. Maples are around also but not as easily sourced from your backyard. I will say I did a .69 pirate musket pistol filntlock hardware kit. I bought a huge chunk of Curly Maple and the maple does have the advantage for looks. I do appreciate the walnut as the real mans option and would choose it for anything I was going to actually hunt with or shoot alot.

[@tomfennesy9105]

I like how excited he is. Makes this great.

[@notsosilentmajority1]

Now that is a beautiful firearm. Hope you take plenty of game with it. God bless.

[@patrickbelongea6896]

I've been drooling over their website for several years now. Maybe someday.

[@HDSME]

Beautiful happy for you

[@jameskirby1226]

I should have mine in two months. I got the Southern style in 50 cal with bean style iron. I have built five Kentucky rifles at the age of fourteen and fifteen all were from kits. They turned out great. It just takes time and a lot of patience.

[@barefoofDr]

You are correct for choseing walnut for the stock of a Tennessee rifle.

[@olskool3967]

i have a few flintlocks. i have a southern rifle from TVM mine is 54 cal. with a curly ash stock. 38in. swamped rice barrel and a Bob roller lock. it is a tack driver with 75 gr. of goex. i killed a buck with it 2 weeks ago. Matt Avance is a good builder and they are great people to do business with,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[@alexanderfechter1833]

It‘s wonderful to see Your joy!

[@SpiritoftheOutdoors]

I just built one of their poor boy kits in .36 caliber. They are wonderful people. Sweet shooting rifle too.

[@rayst.2934]

I'm thinking of getting a 36 too poor boy

[@shrugger1]

It was rare for southern guns to be anything other than walnut. Really nice choice there.

[@glennsmith2182]

Precisely the rifle I would order except I prefer a bit shorter barrel. Thanks for sharing the "Unboxing" delight.

[@allenpippin678]

That's a really nice rifle. I hop you enjoy it for many years.

[@mattdaugherty7730]

Thanks for sharing. Beautiful looking rifle.

[@marktaylor8659]

Absolutely beautiful rifle and I love the walnut. I have the TVM Tennessee rifle in maple, but I think I like the walnut better. I'm thinking of saving for a fowler and perhaps I'll go with walnut like yours. Thanks for sharing.

[@louisleoncini9240]

GOOD LUCK WITH IT.

[@davidcudlip6587]

I want to order their Southern Poor Boy in .50 cal this summer. Great looking guns. I like that walnut stock.

[@dwilliams6642]

Beautiful firearm, very nice.

[@MegaBurndown]

thanks for sharing nice looking rifle GOD bless from IL

[@guylewis7418]

Nice review! Lookin’ at that gun makes me break the Tenth Commandment!

[@JDubbsadventure]

There an awesome gun

[@steveharvey6421]

I really like mine too. Mine is almost like your but it is premium red maple.

[@TomMJH]

Very nice indeed!!!

[@dwightharley3924]

Beautiful rifle. I know you are proud. What length barrel does that Southern FL have? I just ordered my rifle from TVM.

[@paronguy]

42" if I remember correctly.

[@rickyburton4642]

That’s a awesome beautiful rifle!😃👌👍👍👏👏👏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@johannej3241]

Absolute beauty, it’s between TVM and kibler’s southern rifle. A bit price difference. Ahh! Enie menie minie mo.

[@Nick-wn1xw]

Just paid off my Iron PA in .50 and ordered another just like it in .36. Hopefully they'll be done within a month or so of each other. Got my eye on the Fowler as well. Pretty much will round out the Flintlock collection. Yours is very nice. Can't wait to see mine. Hope you have had a lot of chances to shoot yours.

[@paronguy]

I've only got to shoot it a few times. Been a crazy last few months. Still planning to make a shooting video though. Soon hopefully.

[@Nick-wn1xw]

@@paronguy can now add update. Also paid off the .36 calibre Iron PA and a .62/20 Fowler from TVM. Now it’s wait and wait......

[@troymetscher6175]

Could you post some additional pictures somehow of the entire gun? I am fixing to start a new build. And I love the dark walnut and all the metal. Like to get a closer look at the options.

[@shannonludwick5738]

That's a beautiful gun

[@Ohmy1956]

Hope it brings a lot of joy

[@maddog45auto66]

It is a beautiful looking Rifle If you don't mind me asking what does a rifle just like that cost Same caliber and everything PM me if you want thanks

[@paronguy]

$1,750

[@johnnorton5439]

What stain is that stock? That walnut is beautiful

[@cameronizatt3293]

Nice Video! Thanks

[@nomansland4811]

Nice gun I want one.

[@roberttolley5055]

I commend you, how you purchased it. I think I'm gonna do one

[@FrontierTradingCompany]

Beautiful. I've been looking to get into an affordable flintlock... I've had all my period experiences working at a Boy Scout camp so firearms are off the table there. I would like to do better than a traditions kit but I'm a college kid too... not a huge budget for a custom rifle at my age. Any suggestions?

[@TacticalJackalope]

Yeah, save your money like everyone else...lol

[@jakethelittlesnake6258]

@@TacticalJackalope why be an ass, you could just give the guy some decent advice, which it don't seem like you have any.

[@danclas5983]

That sure is a beautiful rifle . Iv'e been wanting one too . How long of a wait for the build ?

[@paronguy]

Around 6 months or so. Maybe a little longer.but not too long a wait.

[@danclas5983]

@@paronguy Thanks for the reply . The Southern finished in steel is my choice too . Gonna give TVM a call on Monday , can't wait to see ya shoot it . Thanks again for the unboxing it helped my decision to actually see the southern rifle , although i like em' all .

[@williamdaniels6943]

wow!

[@johnveglio4433]

What happened to the video of you shooting the rifle ???

[@mr.thickey1820]

Beautiful rifle! Respectful CRITICISMS. 1. Don't spend so much time unwrapping & TALKING about your gun! 2. SHOW many more "LUSTY CLOSEUPS" of your gun - "a PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS"!! 3. Always get into the "SPECIFICS" of your gun - caliber; lock & maker & finish (browned & fly in tumbler?); barrel maker & width across flats & finish & crowning (browning - smooth or satin); rifling twist (round ball?); 4. Stock wood & finish - plain or curly Maple; cheekpiece? Walnut? 5. Quality (or lack of!) overall of inletting; 5. Type of trigger - single or set (maker!). Of course, how well does it shoot - ease of loading & accuracy, if your review allows the time. I look forward to seeing you "make schmoke" & hearing your loadings. SORRY if I was too "critical"! You seem like a fine gentleman too! At 81(I'm Ron), you can call me "grandpa" or any other "words" you'd like to call me!!! But "be gentle please"! Gesundheit"!