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Black Powder Gun

Post by BigAl52 » Wed Aug 18, 2021 2:03 pm

Here is one of mine I havent shot yet. Has a 44 inch barrel and is 50 cal. Built by John Bergmann of Granville,Tn. I also hadnt got any pictures of it before. Its going to get shot soon and I cant wait.
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Re: Black Powder Gun

Post by Vaquero » Wed Aug 18, 2021 3:06 pm

Pretty sharp lookin Al, dang, 44" of barrel :o you got a bi-pod fer that thing :?: :lol: :lol:

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Re: Black Powder Gun

Post by RanchRoper » Wed Aug 18, 2021 3:07 pm

Oh man what a beauty.
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Re: Black Powder Gun

Post by BigAl52 » Wed Aug 18, 2021 3:42 pm

It actually hangs pretty well Randy even for an old fart like me
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Re: Black Powder Gun

Post by Kissmybrass » Wed Aug 18, 2021 4:04 pm

Love me some black powder porn :-)
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Re: Black Powder Gun

Post by North Country Gal » Wed Aug 18, 2021 6:53 pm

I'm drooling and a flinter, too. Congrats, Al.
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Re: Black Powder Gun

Post by brm4450 » Thu Aug 19, 2021 1:12 am

Shot a flintlock for the first time at a rondezvous, I’m left handed , MISTAKE!!!!
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Re: Black Powder Gun

Post by BigAl52 » Thu Aug 19, 2021 9:47 am

That pan flash can get ya even right handed BRM. Its definitely something intimidating
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Re: Black Powder Gun

Post by Hatchdog » Thu Aug 19, 2021 10:10 am

With that 44” barrel you just might be able to shoot RanchRopers target. :lol:

That’s a good looking rifle.
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Re: Black Powder Gun

Post by brm4450 » Thu Aug 19, 2021 11:21 am

BigAl52 wrote:
Thu Aug 19, 2021 9:47 am
That pan flash can get ya even right handed BRM. Its definitely something intimidating
I shoot black powder but they are cap and ball, forgot about pan flash.
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