I usually don't show muzzleloading firearms I have on social media, but I thought these rifles might trigger some discussion on the site.
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The top one is a Thompson Center Cougar model I found at a pawn shop. It was dirty, but cleaned up very nicely.
The next one down is a Vincent/Ohio style rifle made with a Claro or burl stock. It is a fine shooter, but the stock is made to be braced between the bicep and shoulder.
Below that is a Tom Watson made rifle with a Sharon barrel.
Then is an Al Anderson constructed, Hawken style rifle set up with an Olympia sight for us old guys with less than perfect eyesight.
The bottom one is a mid-to-late 19th Century side by side shotgun.
Some other photos of these rifles:
Cougar (https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img922/8229/FKZGCF.jpg)
Vincent (https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img922/4858/CKny5v.jpg)
Watson - Sharon (https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img924/9238/gpx8Qt.jpg)
Ron
Those are some great looking photos of some great looking guns. With warmer weather coming, they may be getting restless for a trip outside.
Last week, in a period of warmer weather, I took the Watson and Anderson rifles out to the historic Ft. Lupton, CO black powder range. Both rifles are much more capable than I am and that Olympia peep sight make a dramatic difference to these 73 year old eyes!
It also helped that I was shooting with two, fine gentleman I am privileged to call friends.
Ron
Ron should you ever get a wild hair and start throwing them out you can throw them my way they are some good looking weapons you have their ROFL ROFL
Old Salt
Well, they are starting to take up too much room. ;D ;D
My wife keeps pressuring me about the fact that I can only use one at a time. I've posted this on another site, but it expresses my feelings well:
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Ron