I think I have been bitten by the love bug. Although maybe in a 62 cal. smooth bore to make it a little more universal. Kind of like a blunderbuss without the blunder.
http://blog.davide-pedersoli.com/shooting-an-original-18th-century-flintlock-short-rifle/
http://blog.davide-pedersoli.com/shooting-an-original-18th-century-flintlock-short-rifle/