Cota Dearg

[James Robertson]

My Red Jacket muzzleloading JP Beck style .50 long rifle. Personally made by Will Hayden himself.

Rifle with bag horn and straps I made

side view

cheekpiece and carving

lockplate and engraving

patchbox. That is a stray strand of tow and not a scratch
In honor of the maker, the color of the stock and my Scott heritage I named it Cota Dearg which is red coat in Gaelic

Lock

[Red Badger]

Will does do nice work... you sure that didn't have my name on the shipping label? 

[James Robertson]

No shipping label Will is a personal friend and I picked it up when at the French post we are building

[crazell]

That rifle is a beauty. Nice bag and horn also.Thanks for the pictures.

[pilgrim]

     Very nice,  how does  she shoot?

[James Robertson]

I don't know, BP is mighty dear around here. With the price and shipping I can't afford it. I will wait till the 17th and pick some up at the post

[Red Badger]

You also might drop the sites name down there, I beleive there are a couple of members from that neck of the woods...

I know I want to get down there sooner rather than later for a visit

[James Robertson]

Istrouma post in Denham Springs La.
Established in 2013, the Istrouma Post Compagnie de Grenadiers was founded by a like minded group of muzzle loading enthusiasts. Our goal is to bring us all together to share our common interest in muzzle loading and living history lifestyles. Work is in progress to construct a colonial style post in Livingston Parish, LA to be a home base for the members activities, a place to gather, shoot, share ideas and socialize. We are continually working on the land with plans for barracks, a cabin, a blacksmithing shop, stockades and gardens. We also hope to broaden our base by holding larger living history events throughout the year that will be open to the public.

The Istrouma Post will host regular shooting matches with prizes for the top 3 places. Yearly dues are $50 and will provide access to all group events as well as private access to the Istrouma post by appointment for various activities.

Each new member receives a custom gorget engraved with the company insignia.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/532320963470182/
We have a shoot and eat on Aug 17. regular meetings are first Sat. of the month. Fall small game hunt and encampment will be on my hunting land in Oct. Member deer hunt in Ark. Dec. Winter encampment will have Will Hayden, Matt Avance and Rodney Collins building a rifle with period tools to be auctioned off with hawk and knife forged at the post. We also have a spring encampment in April