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 popular caplock and flintlock rifles out
there is the Thompson center Hawkins. They are really good rifles in
you happen to like that style. CVA rifle are a lot cheaper but I
never really cared for them. Tradition Firearms has some decent
looking stuff out there but I have not fire anything of theirs other
than my inline which is fairly decent. I have killed two deer with it.

There are a lot of good revolvers out there. I would recommend a
Remington 1858 New Model Army or a Colt 1861 Army. Stay away from the
brass frame ones though. They are cheaper but will not stand up to a
lots of shooting.

Take care and keep Christ in your heart,

Terry




--- In Muzzleloaders@yahoogroups.com, "capnwilliam"
<capnwilliam@y...> wrote:
> 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