cayugad

Tennessee Valley Muzzleloading emailed me today and said the rifle was in the mail. She took a picture of it for me.

It is an Early Virginia Model .58 caliber Flintlock. It has a 36" barrel not swamped. Chambers lock, Davis trigger, and a 1-56 twist Colerain Barrel. I ordered the iron hardware and told them to brown that hardware the same color as the barrel. I do like the looks of it. I kind of learned that all that German Silver on the other rifle is a real chore to keep it clean and shining. So this is a more common folk type rifle. Next one will be a .62 or a .36. I have not made up my mind.

bronko22000

Ohh Weeee that is sweet. Can't wait to see a pic of the entire rifle and a report on her. You guys got me hooked on .54s & .58s and I couldn't be happier.

Semisane

Looks mighty fine Cayugad. I'm a fan of iron furniture. and browned is even better.

cayugad

Something about those large caliber rifles. Once you start shooting them they get under your skin.

I did discuss a smaller caliber rifle. They have .32, .36, and .40 caliber. For some reason that .40 caliber is interesting. But then a ..62 caliber with the 1-70 twist would be a hoot to shoot.

1874sharpsshooter

Go with a 72 cal round ball gun I been debating one for the last few years but never seem to follow through .

stripercrazy

wow that look really nice

Omega218er

Very nice!!

MountainDevil54

gorgeous!!

Dont worry about polishing silver, let it tarnish, it will look even prettier IMO.

The brown on brown is perfect on this one.

Blackpowdersmoke

Dave,

I'd go with a .62 if it were my choice. I always had a passion for a big bore, full stocked Hawken style rifle in .62 caliber. But because you have a .58 on the way, that .40 might be a good addition to your collection. I've heard that the .40 caliber rifles were (are) some of the most accurate shooters ever built.

I like the plain "poor boy" look of that new .58!

BPS

falcon

Congrats on the very nice rifle.