The theme of the carving is the hat, called a phygrian or liberty hat. The woman is Libertas (Latin for 'liberty') is the Roman goddess and personification of liberty. It is used on flintlocks to remind us of our freedom and liberty. Guns are what protects our liberty. God bless America and its people.

These are real fine examples of hand made guns. PA has a rich gun smithing history.

I live in the Leigh valley and there are still many flintlock shows and museums around it's pretty neat to see how weapons have evolved

@thomaszaccone3960

2 жыл бұрын

They are a hoot to shoot. Some are damned accurate.

I really like that Boone rifle. Both really nice guns!

Thank you for showing 2 of the most beautiful long muzzle loaders I've ever seen!!! To me, the simpler styled rifles are the most gorgeous of all, especially the Lehigh or Bucks Co. rifles with the sweeping "underbelly" near the buttstock& the "Roman nose" comb. I am the very proud owner of 2 custom made muzzle loaders. The first is a. 58 Hawken caplock by Andy Fautheree (1968) & the second is a gorgeous. 54 J.P.Beck Lancaster flintlock by Monte Mandarino (Earley 1970's) with an abundance of raised carving & the sliding wooden patchbox. I bought these fine rifles when I was young & single & could afford them! How I wish I had the vision back then to have bought at least a couple more of these rifles (I'm 77 now). The Hawken I paid $300 with a few extras added. The Lancaster I paid $450 with extras including the fancy carving. There's nothing as joyful as shooting a black powder muzzle loader with that "wif" of blackpowder up the o'l nostrils!!!!! Hoppe's #9 only adds to the pleasure! "Ach du leiber, mein schatz"!

Excellent work! These videos are not only so well made & entertaining but they're also becoming or better stated are important historical reference material. Well done sirs.

Never saw it before but I really love the sliding patchbox on the Boone rifle ! I plan to build one soon and will incorporate that on mine. BEAUTIFUL JOB 👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Great historical information there.

Very very interesting video, thank you very much. Such great workmanship.

Love that Don rifle. I have a Tvm I love it but that Don rifle sure got my attention. Great video thanks God bless. 👍

Very Fine Job!. I have the same rifle and love shooting it. I had mine made. Wish I had the skills to build one. I usually 65 grains 3f powder. Thanks for sharing!

I absolutely love thel Lehigh Valley pattern!

Beautiful guns, great job showing them , love that quarter front sight on the Boone gun , keep up the great work, Best of Luck always and thanks for sharing your videos.

@Leatherwoodoutdoors

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks John. Glad you enjoyed the guns!

The Lock just looks well made. The whole gun does but that Lock is really nice.

nice work

I think your right... it is Diana the goddess of the hunt!

Excellent work! Were double set triggers ever used on the original Lehigh rifles?

Nice

Your muzzleloader looks better than mine I built mine with the Traditions build kit. Mine is the Kentucky model

Would you recommend flintlocks for starters, or caplock/inline?

anyone here ever heard of a J.P. Henry? I found a .64 caliber and I really like it. Having trouble finding any information on it.

Can you buy inlays like that heart or other designs anywhere?

What wood is in the second rifle?

ever hear of getz muzzle loader barrels he makes great gun barrels for flintlock muzzle loaders he has a shop in snyder county PA

@zadzilko

6 жыл бұрын

I own one. Best smoke pole barrels made.

How much do these particular rifle cost? I want to have one made and want to know how much I need to save up. Love all your flintlock videos, keep up the good work!

@Leatherwoodoutdoors2

7 жыл бұрын

these guns can go for $2000- $4000. There are other guns out there that are cheaper so keep that in mind. John's TVM .50 cal that he hunts with costs about $950

@heaviesculture5516

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I have also considered TVM, but really do love the style of the Allen towns and the rugged simplicity of the Bruton gun. I'd go for any and all of them if budget allowed! lol. I think I have watched this, and some of your other vids, at least ten times. Very enjoyable. Please do more of these, shooting vids, and talking about these cool custom flintlocks!

@zadzilko

6 жыл бұрын

An Allen Martin schimmel rifle will run in that range. Schimmels very plain and don't have any carving, brass side plates, nose caps, entry pipe, and things along those lines.

The bottom one is a copy of a german family right? Then it is of Jäger style

@michaelheim3585

7 жыл бұрын

Sorry I was correct I just needed to watch 5 seconds more

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