Author Topic: build a 32 cal flint rifle  (Read 1939 times)

john kippes

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build a 32 cal flint rifle
« on: March 04, 2018, 10:43:55 PM »
I would like to build a fun gun for elk camp something to keep the squirrels at bay any suggestions on style for a small cal rifle would be appreciated

Offline Bob Roller

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Re: build a 32 cal flint rifle
« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2018, 11:25:55 PM »
I saw a superb example in a back issue of the Double Gun Journal but they all
look alike and I did not make a note of which one it was in.English styling,caplock
but it could be made into a flintlock.Maybe Daryl or Taylor can post a picture of
the style I am trying to describe.
Bob Roller

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Re: build a 32 cal flint rifle
« Reply #2 on: March 04, 2018, 11:36:40 PM »
John... I’m building 2 of them for my kids. I’m following no particular style. My rifles and not necessarily any school. I can’t be of much help as I am a rank novice. Reading old posts and receiving a ton of help from this group I am well overloaded with great thoughts and ideas.
My best advice would be to start with a kit I guess but whatever you decide make it a fun experience . This is the first 32 I built many yrs ago. Dan


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Re: build a 32 cal flint rifle
« Reply #3 on: March 04, 2018, 11:40:30 PM »
I don't see how one could beat a Kibler SMR kit.
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john kippes

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Re: build a 32 cal flint rifle
« Reply #4 on: March 07, 2018, 01:31:33 AM »
thanks for the reply's I prefer to build from a blank .it is my understanding that smaller cal rifles came later, so what school would be best .

Offline Jeff Durnell

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Re: build a 32 cal flint rifle
« Reply #5 on: March 07, 2018, 02:30:02 AM »
I'd like a .32 cal Bedford for squirrel hunting.