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I just joined the list and have a couple of questions:

can anyone recommend a good, reasonably priced starter flintlock,
traditional styling, rifle, musket, and pistol?

can anyone think of any advantages a flintlock would have over a
cartridge firearm as a survival weapon?

William




Mon Jun 30, 2003 8:32 pm

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I just joined the list and have a couple of questions: can anyone recommend a good, reasonably priced starter flintlock, traditional styling, rifle, musket,...
capnwilliam
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Jun 30, 2003
8:32 pm

My opinion is that a flintlock would make a terible survival weapon. They are to prone to moisture in the pan. They are a lot of fun though. One of the most...
Terry
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Jul 3, 2003
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If you can make the powder, find flint, and keep your flintlock well- maintained it will survive as long as you can. If you run out of lead you can always...
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Jul 11, 2003
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