In the next few years, I would like to buy my dad a custom flintlock or Kentucky style rifle. I would like the rifle to have that really really sexy tiger striped maple wood and some custom engraving with the family crest on the butt-stock. Does anyone have any suggestions on where to send my business. This is for my pops, so I'm lookin for the best quality i can get! any help would be appreciated!
Would Like to buy my dad a Custom Kentucky style muzzleloader?
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There well may be some makers who advertise on the internet so a search might turn up something for you.
One of the things you might try however is a business called Dixie Gun Works . They are located in Union City , TN and sell all sorts of black powder related items including custom rifles of the nature you are looking for. They do have a web site.
Good luck ,and I will say personaly, I am a fan of the long rifle in flintlock, and as you discribe . The tiger stripe maple wood with nice hardware. There is little in the gun world that is more attractive.
ps: WOW - I did a dogpile search for " custom long rifles " and came up with a host of makers.
One of the things you might try however is a business called Dixie Gun Works . They are located in Union City , TN and sell all sorts of black powder related items including custom rifles of the nature you are looking for. They do have a web site.
Good luck ,and I will say personaly, I am a fan of the long rifle in flintlock, and as you discribe . The tiger stripe maple wood with nice hardware. There is little in the gun world that is more attractive.
ps: WOW - I did a dogpile search for " custom long rifles " and came up with a host of makers.
Pancho
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I would suggest you join National Muzzleloading Rifle Assoc. They have been the heart of muzzleloading for decades and offer a great monthly magazine with the membership.
You can go over to www.muzzleloadingforum.com and look at the guns they show. Many look just like what you describe. But hold onto your checkbook. $2K - $3K is not uncommon for a custom gun like that. And you can have up to a years wait in line for some of the builders.
Pancho
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Perhaps 10 years ago I went to Williamsburg, Va. The gunsmiths there sold there guns for $12k on up and they have a waiting list. I have no idea what they sell for now. Part of the cost is due to the fact that they are completely build with methods and tools of the mid-eighteenth century. They don't even use electric lights.
fineredmist
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Check out track of the wolf site, there are many to choose from.
sundance44s
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Here is a good place to buy a custom build to fit ...I have a Lancaster rifle built by one of their craftmen ..They make some really nice rifles ..will fit your budget too ...http://www.avsia.com/tvm/
Mike OTDP
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If you are looking to buy something immediately, Track of the Wolf has a good selection. If not, I would consider contacting Larry Gardner at www.artandarms.net and ordering something. He's not cheap, but very, very good.
hobgob,
Just to add to your sources,
http://www.logcabinshop.com/
I have been dealing with the Kindigs for 40 years and they are good people.
I don't know if the online catalog has any pictures of the custom longguns but they always have a dozen or so on the wall whenever I go in.
Sorry, I don't know of a shop closer to you but the log Cabin is certainly worth at least a phone call.
Good luck
Just to add to your sources,
http://www.logcabinshop.com/
I have been dealing with the Kindigs for 40 years and they are good people.
I don't know if the online catalog has any pictures of the custom longguns but they always have a dozen or so on the wall whenever I go in.
Sorry, I don't know of a shop closer to you but the log Cabin is certainly worth at least a phone call.
Good luck
Brillo
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