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I don’t have a real preference. I see a lot of different results when searching. I am thinking a lot of people also had rifled barrels? Morgans men? Maybe it was just the elite that did?Smooth bore or rifled?
Most military longguns of that period are smoothbore.
Another forum not sure my allotted free time allows thatMight want to look at
The Muzzleloading Forum
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Given my list of wants / needs which is most suitable? Colonial smooth bore???Kibler's Longrifles. You cannot do better in function, quality, and authenticity for the money. I'm ordering his Southern Mountain Rifle as soon as my Colonial sells.
Absolutely stunning guns you'd be proud to show off at the range or display on the wall. Here's how mine evolved from in the white, to brown, to blue/brown mixed.
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I'd say Colonial of either flavor depending on your preference. You can buy a second barrel if you want both, they come in .58, .54, and .50 and I think they're about $300~.Given my list of wants / needs which is most suitable? Colonial smooth bore???
I need a class on this. I am unsure what I thought or think trade guns are lolI would imagine that if you scout around on GB you might be able to find an authentic "trade rifle" that would have been a common item with woodsmen and farmers. The Ketland pistol I picked up a while back was very well priced and still works.
Yes, if you are wanting to portray a redcoat, smoothbore musket.I don’t have a real preference. I see a lot of different results when searching. I am thinking a lot of people also had rifled barrels? Morgans men? Maybe it was just the elite that did?
I need a class on this. I am unsure what I thought or think trade guns are lol
There you go making fun of my barn again...Kibler's Longrifles. You cannot do better in function, quality, and authenticity for the money. I'm ordering his Southern Mountain Rifle as soon as my Colonial sells.
Absolutely stunning guns you'd be proud to show off at the range or display on the wall. Here's how mine evolved from in the white, to brown, to blue/brown mixed.
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Any barn is a good barn!There you go making fun of my barn again...
Smoothbore flintlock trade gun methinks.I will be honest I just want something that is similar to what I ( a poor person ) would have had for hunting redcoats and animals during the revolutionary war period.
How does one go about looking for a trade gun ? Are they only from that time period??Smoothbore flintlock trade gun methinks.
Would a rich farmer have a Kentucky rifle?Smoothbore flintlock trade gun methinks.