Left Handed ML rifles?

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OK, you guys have started me drooling for a muzzle loader rifle, so I thought I'd start a new thread about my question.

I'm a left hand rifle shooter. While I can handle the casings from an M1 Garand flinging across my face, I don't think I'd like a percussion cap going off right at my left eye. BTW, I'm not interested in flintlock.

The only thing one I've seen is the Lyman Great Plains in LH. Unfortunately, it doesn't appear that their kit is available in LH, because I would love to build one. (I put in a query to Lyman, but no response.)

The Lyman appears to be a great gun from what everyone says, but I was hoping there were some more options out there, but I haven't found any. Any help?
 
Jim Chambers has left handed rifle kits. Look up Jim Chambers flintlocks.
 
I'm a lefty, and shoot righty caplocks with no problems. Of course, wear safety glasses!

You could have something custom built for you with a left-handed lock. That may get pricy. What sort of historical accuracy are you looking for? If you're up for doing a build, you can buy the parts piecemeal and make a lefty caplock. You may not find a pre-inlet stock; but you get one that hasn't been inlet or can make one from scratch.

When it comes to deer season i generally use my Numrich Hopkins & Allen underhammer. It's not the prettiest, but during ML season some whitetails have succumbed to it's virtues. Underhammers are truly ambidextrous, and the cap is underneath the receiver from you, so your arm might get stung, but not your face.

ETA: Seeing Acera's links below, for the price difference of the (right hand) Lyman kit vs. finished rifle, I think its worth paying up for the finished product... and it is available finished in lefty! I know the fun of putting together a kit, I've done two Lyman GGP's, but valuing your time and additional money you'd spend on products to get the kit finished, $100 extra for the finished product is a comparable bargain, IMHO.
 
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"...an M1 Garand flinging across my face..." Something's wrong with it. Lubing likely. Empties don't go anywhere near my face. Out and over my right shoulder.
Anyway, Lyman makes left flinters, even if you don't want one. I think Dixie Gun Works does let percussion lock stuff. Not many kits left anymore, since CVA quit making 'em.
 
Also, opinions on the Hawken Woodsman by Traditions?

Thanks, Crawdad - those guys are pricey!
 
I shoot a left handed T/C Renegade, not historically correct, but it's a great shooter. They come up for sale on GunBroker.com occasionally and can be bought for a reasonable price.
 
I've got a New England Arms, 12ga BP shotgun that also has the .50 and .54 caliber barrels available in left hand. Bought it in Las Vegas about 25 years ago in what was called the Muzzle Loader Store. Didn't realize it was the left hand version until I got it home. I've still got it, and shoot it occasionally. Figured if shooting a double barrel percussion, one of the locks would be on "the wrong side" so what difference would it make. OK, I do understand the difference of cant, but I was still able to hit what I was pointing at most of the time.
 
Meaning no disrespect, but if you want to buy American-made, it will be pricey.
However, when it comes time to sell it, the resale value is retained and accumulates if kept in clean condition.

I sold a TVM left-hand Southern Mtn Rifle 20 years ago brand new for $ 450. I bought it back ten years ago for $650 and sold it for $850. Bought it back last year for $1,000 and sold it for $1,350. A new one was $1,500 and a year wait.

American-made TVM rifles & kits always sells well, decade after decade. You will not lose with Matt & Toni Avance at TVM.

For the beginner that doesn't have the funds for a TVM, buy the Lyman Great Plains Rifle-LH, finished, @ $625 approx at Track Of The Wolf.
 
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buy the Lyman Great Plains Rifle-LH, finished, @ $625 approx at Track Of The Wolf.
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Why would you suggest that when the Midsouthshootersupply link upthread has the same gun for $533?
 
"Why would you suggest that when the Midsouthshootersupply link upthread has the same gun for $533?"

Meaning no disrespect, "Desidog".

Technically, "Acera's" first link is the proper Lyman round ball model @ $560 for a 1:66" twist.

The second one he linked is the "Hunter Model" @ $533, which has a 1:32" barrel twist for shooting primarily conical bullets, and not suitable for round balls.

Even with the price difference between $560, and $630 from TOTW, I still prefer TOTW because they are my friends from back to 1972, and primarily engage the beginning black powder shooter with hundreds of pages of accessories and parts. TOTW caters to the muzzleloading crowd be it plinker, competition shooter, or rendezvous folk.

Its just a personal reference. I have had a fine relationship with the Replinger family for 44 years. They are a great supporter of traditional black powder muzzleloading and provide a "one stop shopping experience".
 
I always go to Track of the Wolf first to see what they have. They eat, drink and breath black powder. Good people. Always have been.
 
Just to stir up the pot a little you might want to check out a search for "underhammer percussion". Some very sweet looking smoke poles which are fully ambidextrous.

Not that easy to find other than used or custom though. So consider this as more of a tease post... :D
 
left handed

Thompson center scout,no longer made but can find on most online auctions.Made in 50 or 54 cal.Looks like a winchester 94 without the lever
 
I'm a southpaw and I have a T/C Scout in .54 (a Scout pistol in that caliber as well), and it works well for me (and, Lord, is it a heavy hitter - and accurate!). I don't know that Oohrah! is interested in an inline, though, even an early one like the Scout.

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I'm with him, by the way: I've fired caplocks and flinters with the RH locks, and I just don't like having that flare right in front of my face. I keep thinking about getting an underhammer or a LH caplock (no real interest in flinters - too much wind and too little patience around here to think about pouring 4F powder), but just haven't found the right one at the right price before I spent the fun money on something else I didn't need. :)
 
Very nice looking rifle, and I agree about the accuracy.

At this point, I don't think I'm an inline person. Probably have decided on the Great Plains.
 
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