Helping folks get into the sport

[Gil Martin]

A few weeks ago, a fellow wrote to me asking about flintlocks. Seems he is retired policeman and had an interest and needed some directions and traction to get started. We chatted and he scanned the local shops without finding a decent used flintlock. He is a left-handed shooter and thought he needed a left-hand flintlock. I assured him he could shoot a right-hand flintlock off the left shoulder. Then he said he had a chance to shoot a flintlock and really had the urge to get one.

Today, I came across a T/C .50 Hawkin flintlock and told him about it. In less than a week, he will be the proud owner of that rifle. I checked it out, cleaned it up, installed a Lyman frizzen and a knapped flint. I may deliver it to him. The guy lives north of you Adam. All the best...
Gil