POTD: To have Or Not To Have
by
Nicholas C
Published: July 31st, 2017
Politics aside I am sure there are some of you, like me, who are not well versed in older style firearms. Ignorantly I would assume all flint locks and “old timey” guns are all the same. However I am wrong and happy to learn more. This photo was shot by Oleg Volk. It points out some simple facts about the percussion rifled musket. It is a great example as well when debating gun control issues. If you so happen to engage in such debates.
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Considering that I've been shooting muzzle loaders competitively for nearly 40 years...yes, I'd say I know my way around them. Percussion, flintlock, and matchlock.
I have always felt that the second ammendment covered the citizen's right to own the current military rifle used by Government Troops , but it is a minority viewpoint .