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Uncle Alvah

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Selecting a style.
« on: November 11, 2016, 06:33:21 PM »
I am in the process of planning my first build.
My knowledge of the different styles is close to nil. My Longrifle was described as an "early transition model".
Based on the info I gathered, I'm thinking a Lancaster style is along the lines of what I want. There is no specific task for this gun, ie target, hunting, it will be purely a recreational rifle.
I have a 44" .36 caliber swamped barrel with tapered tang already to use.
Opinions on this choice and also on options much appreciated!
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Offline smylee grouch

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Re: Selecting a style.
« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2016, 06:38:25 PM »
A Early Lancaster style would be a good choice IMHO. 50 or 54  cal. single simple trigger. Large Siler or Dale Johnson lock. Swamped barrel of course.
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Offline Mike Brooks

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Re: Selecting a style.
« Reply #2 on: November 11, 2016, 08:19:30 PM »
I'd go with a late style gun with that barrel.
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Offline Acer Saccharum

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Re: Selecting a style.
« Reply #3 on: November 11, 2016, 11:02:27 PM »
That caliber is perfect for squirrel. I'd take Mike's advice about a later gun(early guns are usually larger calibers).   That said, there are lots of options. Tenn rifle, a Lehigh, a Bedford?
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Offline Daryl

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Re: Selecting a style.
« Reply #4 on: November 11, 2016, 11:15:01 PM »
 A slim 44" .36 on a Bedford rifle - NICE!
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Uncle Alvah

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Re: Selecting a style.
« Reply #5 on: November 15, 2016, 04:06:11 PM »
The advice is much appreciated.
I have settled on a Tennessee Rifle, using the plans from TOW.
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