Lefty BP Rifle

[marksman8351]

Im now currently in the market for a left handed BP rifle i really would like a flint lock however i shoot lefty and cant shoot righty due to a terrible right eye so i was wondering how bad it would be for me to try shooting w/o getting burned or if they make left handed flint locks or something oldtimey in lefty

 

[Wyosmith]

I may have exactly what you need.

Can you give me a budget?

 

[marksman8351]

im not sure im not looking to go crazy give me an idea i mean ideally i just want something for hunting so i could get into BP hunting however i like the old style rifles but im just worried ill burn my eyebrows off with a righthanded one

 

[marksman8351]

unless im forced to go with an inline one

 

[marksman8351]

i have seen the left handed deerstalkers in 50 cal i think its by lyman

 

[Wyosmith]

I have 2 made now
One is a cap-lock half stock Hawken in 58 cal, and the other is a very nice Lancaster flintlock in 54 cal
The flinter is $2600, the Hawken is $1500
I can send pictures if you'd like.
I can also build about anything you'd like.
Prices got from about 9 hundred to about 6 thousand, --- so that leaves a LOT of room to customize.

 

[marksman8351]

well i will definately keep you in mind however i would like to see how much i get into the sport for now.. im really a big bow hunter and this is my first year gun hunting and im going to try blackpowder pistol and rifle if i can get my hands and wallet around one

 

[mykeal]

New production left hand flintlock rifles are still being made but are hard to find. I recommend a Lyman Great Plains Rifle; if you can find one the price will be around $450. They're excellent rifles, well worth the price. If you get a new one it will require about 100 rounds to lap the barrel enough that it will group consistently, but after that it will give a lifetime of good shooting.

The Deerstalker is also a very good choice.

 

[Rifleman1776]

Some lefties shoot right hand flintlock from the left without injury. Takes patience and practice to get over flinchies.
Checking out muzzle loading publications and suppliers is sure to find you some lefty rifles for sale. Most are custom made so be prepared to pay accordingly.
OTOH, when the time comes to resell you won't have any trouble recouping your investment provided the gun has been well cared for.

 

[Dave Markowitz]

The Lyman Great Plains rifle and Cabela's Traditional Hawken are both available for lefties. Both are good quality rifles made by Investarms in Italy.

Track of the Wolf carries the LH GPRs.

 

[arcticap]

The Sportsman's Guide sells the left handed Pa Pellet flintlock rifle:

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/traditions-pa-pellet-flintlock-muzzleloader.aspx?a=264878

Midsouth Supply sell the left handed Lyman Deerstalker:

http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/item.asp?sku=000156033171

Whereas a new or used ambidextrous break action inline can be purchased for $100 - $200.

 

[marksman8351]

yeah i definitely like the deerstalker i think that will be my next purchase i wish i could find a used lefty but i doubt it

 

[marksman8351]

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=457382

i really like that one how do traditions hold up against a lyman?

 

[Col. Mosby]

Lefty Flintlock Rifle

There is a used left hand Lyman flintlock for 375.00 at this site
www.muzzleloadingforum.com. You may also post a WTB add and see what pops up. Good Luck!!
Larry

 

[Wyosmith]

 

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[Hawg]

Those are beautiful Wysosmith.

 

[marksman8351]

those are beautiful however im really tough on my guns and i need something that will take some abuse and still look good

 

[Hawg]

From what you're tossing around I'd go with the Great Plains but make sure you can get real bp, flinters wont work with subs.