TVM: Subpar?

[Eric Krewson]

I would order it with a Chambers late Ketland lock as they are the most common on a southern rifle and short of a Roller they are about the fastest lock out there.

[Smokey Plainsman]

I would order it with a Chambers late Ketland lock as they are the most common on a southern rifle and short of a Roller they are about the fastest lock out there.

I did order a Late Ketland for my gun. It’ll be plain, but with nice wood, a good lock, and a nice swamped barrel.

[Kopfjaeger]

Mike Miller makes some really nice custom flintlocks.     http://millerlongrifles.com/

[Kopfjaeger]

Not a TVM. My .36 caliber poor boy style squirrel rifle.

[frogwalking]

My friend Frank has a TVM Tennessee rifle he paid $700 used.  It does not have the best shape, as it is a little too thick in the fore end and wrist  It is however a very good shooter.  Quick, dependable lock and accurate.  No complaints for the money.  I have seen nice rifles in every respect come out of his shop.  Like any builder, quality takes time, and time takes money.