The Love of Flintlocks.

[Adam Helmer]

I read too much Colonial American history. My latest book is "Now We Are Enemies" by Thomas J. Fleming. It is a history of the events leading up to Bunker Hill. Unfortunately, current American History textbooks breeze by the significance of Bunker Hill.

I was happy to be a member of the Rockingham County Alarm List Company in the 1980s when I resided in New Hampshire. Colonel Stark was an important person at Bunker Hill with his regiment and we talked about his service at many Musters. A measured .5 miles from my NH home was the homestead of Robert Rodgers of Rodger's Rangers.

I have more flintlocks than caplocks in my muzzleloader battery. Flintlocks require a bit more attention to detail for reliable firing. It is the same now as it was on Bunker (Breed's) Hill and at the Battle on Snowshoes for Rodger's Rangers.

I will always prefer the two-century service of flintlocks for my muzzleloader sport afield. Who else prefers Flintlocks?

Adam