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Traditional Firearms => Flintlock Long Guns => Topic started by: Winter Hawk on October 27, 2022, 03:33:18 PM

Title: Traditions Shenandoah
Post by: Winter Hawk on October 27, 2022, 03:33:18 PM

I just traded an "unmentionable" rifle which I had been trying to sell with lots of views but no nibbles, for a .50 Traditions Shenandoah.  I was surprised at the quality of this Spanish made rifle.  It was unfired and looks it.  The barrel is pinned in place and there is nothing fancy, no patchbox for example.  I took the lock off and was impressed with how clean the parts are.  Even unset, the trigger pull isn't bad.  Sights are fixed, flat top, square notch in the rear and brass blade up front.

The stock is well finished.  The comb is a tad too high for me.  With a comfortable cheek weld, my line of sight is over the sights.  I may try installing higher sights; otherwise I would need to rasp the comb down a little and I really don't want to mess up the finish by doing that.  While it's not a High End gun, I am impressed with how good it is!

No photos yet.  I showed it to Carol and she immediately wanted me to hang it in the living room in place of another rifle I had there.  It is a lot "prettier" in her eyes than anything else I have!

Our schedule with doctor visits is pretty full for the next month, but I hope to be able to slip out to the range and see how she shoots.

~Kees~

Title: Re: Traditions Shenandoah
Post by: Bigsmoke on October 27, 2022, 05:32:31 PM

So Kees, is this one a percussion or a flinter?  I think they are made in both forms of ignition.
Is that the model that has the drastic Roman nose stock?  I tried one of those years ago and it was very uncomfortable for me to hold.  I sold it to a young fellow who thought it was just great.
Enjoy your new friend.
John (Bigsmoke)

Title: Re: Traditions Shenandoah
Post by: RobD on October 28, 2022, 06:21:27 PM

Congrats on the trade - images, please!

Title: Re: Traditions Shenandoah
Post by: Winter Hawk on October 28, 2022, 08:03:10 PM

Not the terrible Roman nose like some have, just a 1/4" or so high on the comb:

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There it is, hung on the partition between the living room and the entryway.

~Kees~

Title: Re: Traditions Shenandoah
Post by: RobD on October 28, 2022, 08:04:21 PM

Quote from: Winter Hawk on October 28, 2022, 08:03:10 PM

Not the terrible Roman nose like some have:

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There it is, hung on the partition between the living room and the entryway.

~Kees~

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