building a black powder kit gun

[beeker]

so on the 4th.. I was offered a lesson in black powder.. it was a Hawkins style very traditional black powder rifle.. now I think I need to get me one.  I've done limited research and run across some of the black powder kits to build/assemble a traditional style one... has anyone done this before?
I like the idea of putting some of my touches on the bluing and finish of the stock... thoughts? anywhere local that carries these? would like to view a kit before buying,, also  would like to start soon so it's ready in time for deer season.

[dew2]

so on the 4th.. I was offered a lesson in black powder.. it was a Hawkins style very traditional black powder rifle.. now I think I need to get me one.  I've done limited research and run across some of the black powder kits to build/assemble a traditional style one... has anyone done this before?
I like the idea of putting some of my touches on the bluing and finish of the stock... thoughts? anywhere local that carries these? would like to view a kit before buying,, also  would like to start soon so it's ready in time for deer season.

I done a few kits even one from stock materials when a girlfriends dad had the machinery.If your going for a kit take a look at Thompson Arms.Some of the best I worked on.best shooting also,I only did percussion style no flintlocks.Goodluck and take your time be picky and you'll have a excellent one of a kind!

[beeker]

very cool dew2... did you have any issues with the mechanisms in the kits? or were those pretty much screw together? I'm not worried about the wood, I do enough wood working where I can cut and carve out extra to make pieces fit... and the finish is not of much concern either.

how did you finish the barrel? did you cold blue it? or did you do something else?

[dew2]

barrels were sent off for blueing and one I had browned,Go stainless if that is offered in a kit.The metal in kits is all complete just assemble,The wood is where these kits can be altered to customize to your choice,Checkering,carving and for a finish I found watco oil lasts protects and can be easily applied anytime without changing the look,dont peel, crack.course there are other oils but a hand rubbed oil finish cant be beat IMO.