Flintlock pistol kits

[Justin123]

I just built myself a small workshop and a place to put all my tools and gunsmithing equipment. Now I'm ready to build something.

I just finished reading a black powder book by George C Nonte and it's given me the idea to try my hand at a flintlock pistol kit.

Back in the 80's I purchased a percussion kit for about $75 and it seemed to be decent quality but I don't see much these days regarding flint guns.

Can anyone recommend a decent quality kit? I've seen a couple online but for $300 I could buy myself a professionaly finished one.

If I have to spend that amount to get high quality components I'll do it

Any suggestions?

 

[arcticap]

Kits have different skill levels depending on how much work the parts need to be inletted, fitted and finished.

Traditions and Pedersoli make some level one kits:

http://www.dixiegunworks.com/default.php?cPath=22_162_195&osCsid=2e66be71a788a5864342be485796d557

http://www.possibleshop.com/pistol-kit.html

Sitting Fox offers some more challenging kits with American made parts:

http://www.sittingfoxmuzzleloaders.com/intro.html

The more difficult kits from outfits like Track of the Wolf basically involve building from scratch and needing to install the breech plug.

http://www.trackofthewolf.com/Categories/PartList.aspx?catID=13&subID=77&styleID=300

 

[Justin123]

Thank you arctic, I really like some of those kits.

Now to decide...

 

[WALKERs210]

arcticap said it all, I would add DEER CREEK if you want one of the older CVA or Jukar pistols. Deer Creek does not have a web site but when you call they are first class and ship your order faster than most.

 

[rodinal220]

If you want a super high quality kit,try a Jim Chambers "kit".These require more skill and labor than the typical kits offered in the past by CVA,Lyman,etc.Not a weekend project,but if you take your time you will wind up with a pistol that will last a lifetime.

http://www.flintlocks.com/