JR, I know what you mean. I drove my wife into work this morning and she works at the town hall, then I stopped to hit the ATM and order the last few parts that I need for my snowblower and then headed into work. I left at 7:45 and got into the office just a little pass 9. Normally this would be a 35 minute drive but not today.

We also had a roll over crash late this afternoon due to the roads.

 

Hereis the one I bought Jr. Also bought the bayonet to go with it since it will be used primarily for my hobby.

MVTCo Long Land Brown Bess Musket

 

I have never been fond of the roll over accidents Neil.

 

Shaun, day is going better once 1700 hours arrived

 

The driver was not injured and it was a Prius.

 

Thats a good thing Neil. My day hasnt been to bad. I will be glad when the clock hits 5 for me.

 

Thats a good thing Neil. I have seen many a roll over accident turn into something really bad. Im sure you have as well.

 

and that will be in about 30 minutes.... give or take

 

Shaun, is that a replica made with modern materials, and machines?

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Yeah it is a replica. The barrel is machine made for the most part as well as some of the brass fittings. The lock is still hand forged. Especially the springs in the lock.

 

I did not realize that replicas were being produced.

Good luck on your new weapon.

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Thanks Jr. This will be the second reproduction I have bought over the yrs. The first I still shoot. That is a reproduction french charleville and that is .69 caliber.

 

How many rounds do you put through it?

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on average I will do 3 rounds a minute loaded aimed and fired. on a really good day it canbe 4 or 5 rounds a minute loaded aimed and fired. I train for the 3 round mark at a minimum. so you figure every 20 seconds I m loading and firing. Which is not too bad for something that is 5 plus fete long and has to be loaded from the muzzle.

 

That must be more than the actual period weapon could handle in a lifetime.

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