Because of this, many sportsmen and women want to own, shoot, and hunt, with a flintlock rifle. But most modern outdoorsmen know little about them or even where to find the best example.

Historical timeline of the development of modern weapons ... no alteration. The flintlock pictured here is a typical British "Brown Bess" musket. Marks on the gun indicate that it was used by ...

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It is somewhat ironic, however, that the event is perhaps more beneficial for novice muzzleloader shooters – especially those using flintlock rifles for hunting and competition. Seminars are ...