Built a Leman Trade Gun Flintlock

Miguel Loco · Jul 29, 2022

Gotcha..... I know I've been there. I used to travel between Spokane and Grangeville quite often. Lived in Spokane but have lots of family around Grangeville. No museum ever went unseen in my travels....

Ugly Sauce · Jul 29, 2022

Whoa! We have TONS (or did, maybe just pounds now) of family around and in Grangeville. !!!! You and the wife probably know each other. We go to Grangeville every 4th of July. The little place where the Joseph rifle is has not been there a long time, possible you were already gone?

ThomasT · Jul 29, 2022

Ugly Sauce said:
In Southern Washington state, just across the border into Idaho, there's a little museum/Indian center where they have the actual, original Leman that Chief Joseph used to hunt deer when he was banished to somewhere back east, or mid-West, after his run for the Canadian border. (I forgot) A "holy grail" rifle for me would be to duplicate that rifle. I've stood and stared at it many times.

If you go back pictures would be nice.

Is this the rifle? Looking at the gun and doing a quick scale it looks like the barrel is around 26" long. It says its a .45 caliber too. My favorite.

https://www.nps.gov/museum/exhibits/nepe/exb/contact_change/1877War/NEPE9741(2)_Rifle-Detail.html

Ugly Sauce · Jul 30, 2022

Yes that is it. One can actually go look at it.

AzShooter1 · Jul 30, 2022

VMC said:
Just finished this Leaman style 45cal half stock that can switch to percussion by adding a drum and percussion version of this lock instead of the vent and flintlock. I had most of the parts laying around for years except for the new L&R flintlock which is a great sparking lock. Built it plain, no inlays, because the wood was so nice as is. I am keeping it flint for now as percussion caps are hard to find and I'm saving what I have for hunting in the fall. Flintlocks are beginning to grow on me though. Pinned the barrel instead of wedges as I did not want to hide the figure in the forestock. View attachment 1092001

Very nice looking rifle. It should give you many years of entertainment. It's a great idea to be able to switch from flint to percussion when you want.

I need to take my BP rifles out again, it's been such a long time, I just need powder and primers.

I have a coach underhammer in .45 with a .32 barrel as well. Lots of fun to shoot and wasn't difficult to build. This pistol I found in a closet a little while ago. I forgot I had it. I'm going to get with my shooting buddy and have a black powder day.

Miguel Loco · Jul 30, 2022

Ugly Sauce said:
Whoa! We have TONS (or did, maybe just pounds now) of family around and in Grangeville. !!!! You and the wife probably know each other. We go to Grangeville every 4th of July. The little place where the Joseph rifle is has not been there a long time, possible you were already gone?

Yeah...been gone for 20+ years. I do vaguely remember a small museum at Spalding... Sounds like I need to make a trip back to the mother country. My cousin owns drug stores in Kamiah and Cottonwood..... would be good to see him!

Ugly Sauce · Jul 30, 2022

Yep, that's where the wife is from. Born in Grangeville, but raised in Kamiah. Might have to meet up if you go back. The wife would have to know your cousin at least.

Miguel Loco · Jul 30, 2022

Ugly Sauce said:
Yep, that's where the wife is from. Born in Grangeville, but raised in Kamiah. Might have to meet up if you go back. The wife would have to know your cousin at least.

Yes she would Rod Arnzen is his name. Super nice guy.....

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