Custom Traditional Flintlock Muzzeloader Longrifles 

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.

What wood is in the second rifle?

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

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

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 These videos are not only so well made & entertaining but they're also becoming or better stated are important historical reference material.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

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"!

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.

Cuales son las medidas de la madera y cual es optima para este trabajos o darme un dibujo

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!

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 👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

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

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

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

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

I absolutely love thel Lehigh Valley pattern!

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

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

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

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.

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

Great historical information there.

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

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!

nice work

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Nice

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