Originally Posted by
MrDavid
fyrfyter,
While I was at first joking... your photo really has ignited a bit of a spark for me to start looking at this more seriously. Several close friends are hunters, though most with bow or "standard" rifle, so I'm learning what I can about flintlocks and percussion rifles mostly via online articles. If I pull the trigger (pun intended), the look of the traditional muzzleloader really appeals to me.
First, I have to ask - is that photo transposed or is that actually a left-handed flinklock? (I'm a southpaw) Was it custom-made or is it an heirloom?
Second, as new-production models go, do you or anyone on this post have experience with the Traditions DeerHunter Flinklock series? From the reviews I've been reading, they seem like a good quality rifle, but you imagine the reviews were written by someone who just purchased one, so there may be some bias involved. Any other recommendations for a new-to-muzzleloading-into-tradition fellow to look at?