Inspecting an old muzzeloader

midlifecrisis · Jan 28, 2018

Anyone shooting an antique? I'm in the Baltimore area but willing to drive to find a reliable gunsmith to inspect/restore antique muzzleloaders. Not sure I want to shoot mine, but would sure love a professional opinion.

Thanks

Gordon · Feb 4, 2018

I would suggest you reach out to Bobby Hoyt located in Waynesboro,PA

Threeband · Feb 4, 2018

What do you have?
I'm having trouble seeing the photos.

Edit to add
Don't restore it! Quickest way to destroy value.

iH8DemLibz · Feb 4, 2018

midlifecrisis said:
Anyone shooting an antique? I'm in the Baltimore area but willing to drive to find a reliable gunsmith to inspect/restore antique muzzleloaders. Not sure I want to shoot mine, but would sure love a professional opinion.

Thanks

See if HNP is still operating in Essex, MD

4570inMD · Feb 7, 2018

midlifecrisis said:
Anyone shooting an antique? I'm in the Baltimore area but willing to drive to find a reliable gunsmith to inspect/restore antique muzzleloaders. Not sure I want to shoot mine, but would sure love a professional opinion.

Thanks

Bill's House of Guns
Kitzmiller, MD 21538
301-453-3403

Mike OTDP · Feb 10, 2018

midlifecrisis said:
Anyone shooting an antique? I'm in the Baltimore area but willing to drive to find a reliable gunsmith to inspect/restore antique muzzleloaders. Not sure I want to shoot mine, but would sure love a professional opinion.

Thanks

Hoyt, or Charlie Hahn. Hahn is in Berlin, MD, IIRC.

Jman6936 · Jul 23, 2019

Check all components .most areok to use as long as tgey were taking care of

Blacksmith101 · Jul 24, 2019

midlifecrisis said:
Anyone shooting an antique? I'm in the Baltimore area but willing to drive to find a reliable gunsmith to inspect/restore antique muzzleloaders. Not sure I want to shoot mine, but would sure love a professional opinion.

Thanks

Step #1 insert a ram rod and compare it with the length of the barrel to determine if there is a load in the gun.

Gordon · Jul 26, 2019

Second Bobby Hoyt,this guy is awesome.

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