You hit the nail on the head Dave. Back in the 70's and 80's when T/C was in it's heyday, who would have thought that they would eventually let the manufacture of their sidelock Muzzys fall by the wayside. I know they're still going strong with their in-lines and Encores, G2's, Icons, etc. but it is saddening to think that the sidelocks are no longer a part of what built a thriving business. As far as the in-lines are concerned, I know that they're in demand and have commanded a strong following, but for thousands of us they just don't link us to muzzleloading like the sidelock does. It's getting very difficult to find parts for certain earlier T/C models, and if you're looking for a Seneca, Cherokee, Patriot, or heaven forbid a "Big Bore" .58, be prepared to pay outrageous money for one in very good condition. Don't take me wrong, I'm not dissing in-lines or blaming them for the demise of the sidelocks as I own several myself, but for the most part they sit shined up and oiled in the cabinet because they just don't invoke the "mystique" that the Flinters and sidelock percussions do. Hopefully, the LHR Sporting Arms Co. will do as good a job with their warranty promise as T/C did in the past.

BPS