Inherited Kentucky longrifle

[bdbrown66]

My uncle passed away suddenly a few weeks ago. To my surprise, my cousin offered to let me have his flintlock rifle, which was one of his prized possessions. While I have plenty of experience with caplock rifles, this is my first experience with a flintlock. I've been watching videos and trying to find someone locally who can teach me the things that I need to know about care and feeding.

Anyway, here are some pics of the new piece. It's a .45 cal. Once I find a good load for it, I will take it deer hunting one of these days.

 

[ReloadKy]

Beautiful rifle Brian. Also, sorry to hear about the loss of your uncle. I am sure he will watch you proudly while using the rifle in the field.

 

[bdbrown66]

Beautiful rifle Brian. Also, sorry to hear about the loss of your uncle. I am sure he will watch you proudly while using the rifle in the field.

Thanks, Brad.

 

[JD338]

Sorry to hear that your Uncle passed. You have been gifted a beautiful heirloom, one to be cherished.

JD338

 

[3 Meter Para Bellum]

Gorgeous piece of rifle there. I do not believe that man has improved on the appearance of guns since the flintlock period.

 

[DrMike]

You were gifted a piece of art. Your uncle had every reason to prize this fine rifle, and you will undoubtedly prize it as well.

 

[salmonchaser]

Wow, beautiful. Looking forward to the story you create honoring your uncle’s legacy.

 

[wvbuckbuster]

Sorry to hear about your uncle. It is clearly obvious why this flintlock was his prized possession. Like the color. Since you are familiar with cap locks then the loading procedure is the same with the exception of putting powder in the pan. Don't over fill it. With flintlocks stay with black powder, 3F not substitutes and it can be used in the pan if no 4F available. The English black flints give better sparks for me than the sawed flints. Do you know what brand of barrel it has? Looks like a Siler lock maybe. Looking forward to hearing and seeing your results with rifle. I'm sure your uncle would approve.

 

[NYDAN]

Condolences on the loss of your Uncle.

This is a beautiful rifle. That is one amazing piece of wood. Wishing many happy memories while shooting this unique heirloom.

 

[bdbrown66]

Sorry to hear about your uncle. It is clearly obvious why this flintlock was his prized possession. Like the color. Since you are familiar with cap locks then the loading procedure is the same with the exception of putting powder in the pan. Don't over fill it. With flintlocks stay with black powder, 3F not substitutes and it can be used in the pan if no 4F available. The English black flints give better sparks for me than the sawed flints. Do you know what brand of barrel it has? Looks like a Siler lock maybe. Looking forward to hearing and seeing your results with rifle. I'm sure your uncle would approve.

Yes, I'm familiar with the loading process, of course. While I use 2f in my .50 Hawken rifles, I'll be using 3f in this one.

I really have no info about this gun. Looking at some pictures, it does look like a Siler lock, but that's just a guess. My uncle did tell me several times who had built the rifle for him. Interestingly enough, the guy lives here in Kentucky, and not all that far away. I've reached out to him to see if he really did build it and what he can tell me about it.

I'm sure it will shoot great, once the dummy behind the trigger figures things out, lol.

 

[sako2]

Sorry to hear of your uncle's passing. Beautiful flintlonk. Use 4f in the pan and don't cover the flash hole. I fill a 270 case with 2f for my powder charge.

 

[filmjunkie4ever]

Sorry about your uncle.

That sure is a beautiful rifle to have inherited. Enjoy it!

 

[wvbuckbuster]

Yes, I'm familiar with the loading process, of course. While I use 2f in my .50 Hawken rifles, I'll be using 3f in this one.

I really have no info about this gun. Looking at some pictures, it does look like a Siler lock, but that's just a guess. My uncle did tell me several times who had built the rifle for him. Interestingly enough, the guy lives here in Kentucky, and not all that far away. I've reached out to him to see if he really did build it and what he can tell me about it.

I'm sure it will shoot great, once the dummy behind the trigger figures things out, lol.

The beauty of 3F is that it can be used in calibers over 45 and it doesn't take as much as 2F. I use it my 50 and 54.

 

[cloverleaf]

You were gifted a piece of art. Your uncle had every reason to prize this fine rifle, and you will undoubtedly prize it as well.

Uncles.... Indeed, you will have a cherished reminder he would be pleased to know you are using. Sorry for your loss. CL