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I shoot rifles left handed. I'd like to get a flintlock but I'm worried that if it's not designed for a lefty that I'll get a face full of burning powder. I've never shot a flintlock. Can anyone comment?
This is something to think about. It can be put on a rifle like this. Don't ask
me if it is a left hand flintlock. I shoot right handed, but am left eyed.
I can't find a left handed rifle of style I like I can afford . I really don't think many people in the 1700 and 1800's could afford a Left handed flint lock either. I am sure not every one learned to shoot R/handed What if blind or impaired in R eye You adapt and go on
I have a ky type flint lock and I fire it L/handed my face is way back from lock and I have never saw it as a problem I also shoot r/handed cap rifles (Hawkins type ) I don't my self see it as any big deal . Every body has to decide whats right for them
Lyman GPR is your best option - I'm a lefty with a rock-lock GPR .50. They are great for patched round-ball, and i've bumped off a few deer and one groundhog with mine.
The other option, if you get a military-type musket, is a flash-guard on the pan...meant to contain the flame so the guy to the right in the skirmish-line won't get the breech flash in his face. However, with this option, i'd still recommend a surplus pair of ESS goggles...if you covet your eyebrows!
I have a left handed GPR in .54 flint and I love it. I also have a right handed percussion GPR and the flash doesn't bother me at all. I have owned and shot right handed flintlocks and the flash is not an issue. Cocking and mounting the gun smoothly are a reason to get a left handed rifle in my opinion. Incidentally, right handed flintlock pistols are easier to work with because they easily cock with the off hand.
At Dixie Gun Works they had or have again...the Tennessee Mountain Rifle .50 by Miroku. I have one in lefthand had both interchangable locks cap & flint(like a fool sold the flint, lock). Xlint rifles real tack drivers.
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