And now, in beta testing

[woodnbow]

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/931177789

What says the collective?

 

[Frulk]

If I read the Gunbroker ad right this was manufactured in Arco, Idaho by an LLC. Obvious from looking at the pictures is that no one on their staff has any concept of firearms aesthetics. It may be worth buying for no other reason than it will be one of prob less than 5 ever made.

A couple points of trivia. Arco was the first town in the world to be electrified by nuclear power. It has an actual Submarine con in its city park as a result of its close ties to the US navy’s nuclear program. Finally, its also the last place the Frulkster received a speeding ticket.

 

[The Old Redneck]

I would buy and shoot something like that. Have had worse. Would not pay what is being ask.

 

[4v50 Gary]

Pass. I can make my own ugly things.

We used to have a class where students made their own single shot 22 LR rifle. Receiver was cold roll steel that was screwed together and held a breechblock. I think the Fed mfg license requirement caused the class to be discontinued. It was easy enough though and I wasn't advanced enough when it stopped (discontinued after my first semester).

 

[woodnbow]

Fear of liability? As far as ATF is concerned, it’s still legal for any law abiding citizen to manufacture their own firearms. As of today, state rules notwithstanding, that is the case. Next week or next year? Who can say?

 

[dave951]

Let's see. For $350, I can get a nice sorta Hawken so not only no, but heck no.

 

[hawg]

I don't think anybody is going to bid on that.

 

[dickydalton]

I don't think anybody is going to bid on that.

How can I unsee it?

 

[WestKentucky]

At first I thought it was a goofy looking springer air rifle. I was hoping that as odd as it is that it would be a big bore air rifle of some sort. Such is not the case. I shall gracefully pass.

 

[Jackrabbit1957]

It is a rather ugly little plug aint it?

 

[gobsauce]

Jesus. I hate that I'm the outcast. If I had the cash, I'd buy it.

 

[hawg]

Jesus. I hate that I'm the outcast. If I had the cash, I'd buy it.

Why? It doesn't look like it cost 50 bucks to build.

 

[damoc]

I actually really like it. Kind of like the blunderbuss of the sail pirate era

 

[Blackpowderwarrior]

They cant all be 10's.

 

[dirt-poor]

I checked out the video URL in the Gunbroker listing, and immediately recognized the guy in the video:



And there are at least two more on the Beta Pattern Muzzleloader.





The man who designed and began building these is a talented guy with an inquisitive mind, a wide variety of interests, and a YouTube channel called "TheIdahoanShow." He does a lot of imaginative work and experimentation in gun building, barrel rifling, ballistics, metal working, etc.

The channel is pretty interesting, in my opinion.

 

[hawg]

They cant all be 10's.

A solid 1 would be nice.

 

[usaral63]

Gotta wonder where he got that high quality old style orange crate wood from?

 

[Jackrabbit1957]

Might be radioactive barn wood or fence post.

 

[bearverine]

Might be radioactive barn wood or fence post.

Ooh..... ya think it glows?

 

[Malachi Leviticus Blue]

Not quite my cup of tea, but I've bought several "not quite down the middle of the road" muzzleloaders so I can see how it could appeal to some folks for sure.
I'm going to assume the builder likes it and wanted it that way.
If I wanted one and built it, I'd be proud of it.
There are plenty of folks here who couldn't build one if they wanted to.
Heck, look at how many folks wring their hands over having to fit a spring, hammer, etc.

 

[woodnbow]

How can I unsee it?

Eyebleach for you @dickydalton !

 

[dickydalton]

Eyebleach for you @dickydalton !

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