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Offline JB67

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Sinking deeper into the abyss: new (to me) Brown Bess
« on: November 20, 2019, 08:31:39 PM »
So my forray into shooting began with a Henry .22lr lever, then a few Winchester levers, then a detour into military surplus bolts before discovering the world of muzzleloaders. I started with a used CVA Frontier, then built my Kentucky Rifle kit.

Well, I've gone off in the deep end and got a flinter. I now have a repro Dublin Castle 1st Model Long Land Pattern Brown Bess. Wow! Darned thing is almost a piece of artillery compared to everything else I've had. Looking forward to shooting her. Already have powder, ball, and flint on the way!
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Re: Sinking deeper into the abyss: new (to me) Brown Bess
« Reply #1 on: November 20, 2019, 09:26:18 PM »
actually pretty jealous of that! Ive been wanting a Bess for awhile now! Congrats!
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Re: Sinking deeper into the abyss: new (to me) Brown Bess
« Reply #2 on: November 21, 2019, 07:40:08 AM »
congrats on yer acquisition. bessie's are big guns, and for good reason, too.  who made yours?
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Re: Sinking deeper into the abyss: new (to me) Brown Bess
« Reply #3 on: November 21, 2019, 10:23:01 AM »
Quote from: JB67 on November 20, 2019, 08:31:39 PM
So my forray into shooting began with a Henry .22lr lever, then a few Winchester levers, then a detour into military surplus bolts before discovering the world of muzzleloaders. I started with a used CVA Frontier, then built my Kentucky Rifle kit.

Well, I've gone off in the deep end and got a flinter. I now have a repro Dublin Castle 1st Model Long Land Pattern Brown Bess. Wow! Darned thing is almost a piece of artillery compared to everything else I've had. Looking forward to shooting her. Already have powder, ball, and flint on the way!

CONGRATS to ya, my friend! :hairy You will have a blast...but you lead expenses will go way up.... :lol sign
Anyway, have fun with the Bess and shoot straight...well, as straight as a Bess can shoot... :lol sign
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Re: Sinking deeper into the abyss: new (to me) Brown Bess
« Reply #4 on: November 21, 2019, 03:21:30 PM »
Quote from: RobD on November 21, 2019, 07:40:08 AM
congrats on yer acquisition. bessie's are big guns, and for good reason, too.  who made yours?
No idea, it's unmarked, but I have a strong suspicion it was a Victory Loyalist Arms import.
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Re: Sinking deeper into the abyss: new (to me) Brown Bess
« Reply #5 on: November 21, 2019, 05:33:53 PM »
It only gets worse.  Soon you'll have squirrel rifles, deer rifles and others.  Just enjoy it.
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