Over the winter of 2023-24 I built a flintlock for a "small frame" person. My wife being 5' tall was a good source of "how does this feel".
Now, I took a few different "styles" of rifles, so those who don't like deviations from originals may not like the rifle, but it certainly doesn't look cookie cutter, and it functions great.
I used a GM 42", 7/8" 45 caliber barrel and I cut it down to 30". (I used the remaining to build a pistol). The LOP is 13".
For the stock from the lock back I styled it after a Northwest Trade rifle because of the simplicity of shaping the buttplate from sheet brass, and shaping the stock itself. I wanted the rifle to be easy to clean for a kid, so I made the hook breech from the old damaged CVA barrel I had. So the forend is styled more like a Hawken with 2 wedge keys. (Easy barrel removal for cleaning) I also made the nose cap and RR pipes from sheet brass. The under-rib is from an old CVA. The lock is an L&R Manton as I wanted a smaller lock for a smaller rifle. The trigger guard is from TOTW and was a standard NW Trade. However, I cut off maybe 2"-3" from the tail, heated and bent the loop smaller to try and have it "fit" the rifle size.
I've shot it several times, but just recently have began to focus on tighter groups. All totaled up I have about $650 in the rifle. My time....about a zillion hours!!
I personally really like the rifle. It's lightweight and very easy to shoulder, aim and shoot. And I'm 6' tall. Anyway, if you want to know any other measurements send me a PM or just post.
And good luck with your project!!
