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Do you know someone who makes these iconic rifles? Looking for a shooter and one that looks good.
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I hope you get some good results on this I am not in the market but am always a fan of old-world craftsmanship. I have a family heirloom that is along the same lines + the history is always interesting. I am fortunate to also have the bullet mould + powder horn along with the pictures of every elder passing on the rifle to the next generation since the awn of photography.


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One place to start is Tennessee Valley Muzzleloading (TVM). They have several types that can be customized to your preferences.

https://www.tvmnatchez.com/


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Jim Kibler, Marvin Kemper, Clay Smith, Williams Flintlocks, Lowell Haarer.
 
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Another source is to pickup a copy of Muzzleloader magazine. Besides having some interesting articles on traditional muzzleloaders it's also where many builders advertise.

http://www.muzzleloadermag.com/


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I have built many of them; PM me your email and I will send you a picture of one I have for sale. It is a 54 cal, fast twist, 100% curly maple stock. Flintlock of course. Cap locks are too modern and unreliable.
 
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Another source is to pickup a copy of Muzzleloader magazine. Besides having some interesting articles on traditional muzzleloaders it's also where many builders advertise.

Agreed. I subscribed to Muzzleloader for over 10 years and it does have some great rifle makers advertising there as well.
 
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A link for longrifle learning:

http://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php

A link of interest with longrifle photo(s):

http://americanlongrifles.org/...ex.php?topic=56733.0

A link for longrifle buying & selling:

http://americanlongrifles.org/.../index.php?board=7.0

with longrifles, by Allen Martin. Eric Kettenburg, Chuck Edwards(a NC/TN iron mounted stunner) and others...

Good luck!
 
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If you are looking for a custom built I can highly recommend Tim Williams in West Virginia. Tim’s rifles are built to be hunted and shot, shoot really well, and carry and look great. Tim is also a pleasure to work with. Check him out at www.williamsflintlocks.com.


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I have heard very good things about the Kibler rifles.
I have a Marshfield (club butt) fowler built for me by Mike Brooks, who I can personally recommend.
https://mikebrooksflintlocks.com/


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I have been building full-time since 2000 ..

allenmartinrifles.com
 
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I have been building them since 1969; but not commercially. Here is a couple I built; I have built several Northwest Trade guns; mostly as rifles as I don't want to build a smooth bore; all originals are smooth bores and plain wood.
The Virginia is curly Ash.
 
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Just so lovely seeing them here, and not just on the phone! Beautiful craftsmanship Tom.


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Allen, I just looked at your gallery. That "simple" John Rupp rifle is outstanding.


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That's some beautiful work from both of you.


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