Muzzleloader/Black Powder Shops in VA

[tjiann]

My wife and I have a few days to take a little road trip. I'd like to combine some civil war sites and hopefully check out a couple of shops that sell black powder guns and supplies. Any good ones I should know about? Thanks!

 

[John from MD]

My wife and I have a few days to take a little road trip. I'd like to combine some civil war sites and hopefully check out a couple of shops that sell black powder guns and supplies. Any good ones I should know about? Thanks!

What part of VA are you driving through?

 

[tjiann]

What part of VA are you driving through?

Still deciding. Either a southern route down the Eastern shore to Yorktown and across to Richmond then up to Fredericksburg, or a northern route to Sharpsburg, Harpers Ferry then down to Fredericksburg. I know the Chambersburg shop which I've been to, and that there's another near Winchester. Not sure of any others.

 

[John from MD]

Still deciding. Either a southern route down the Eastern shore to Yorktown and across to Richmond then up to Fredericksburg, or a northern route to Sharpsburg, Harpers Ferry then down to Fredericksburg. I know the Chambersburg shop which I've been to, and that there's another near Winchester. Not sure of any others.

Well, if you are near the Richmond area, you can go to Green Top in Ashland VA, just next to I95. https://www.greentophuntfish.com/

If you go to Williamsburg you can go to The Gunsmith's Shop. https://research.colonialwilliamsburg.org/foundation/journal/Autumn00/gunsmith.cfm

 

[tjiann]

Well, if you are near the Richmond area, you can go to Green Top in Ashland VA, just next to I95. https://www.greentophuntfish.com/

If you go to Williamsburg you can go to The Gunsmith's Shop. https://research.colonialwilliamsburg.org/foundation/journal/Autumn00/gunsmith.cfm

Thanks John!

 

[ken792]

If you need supplies near Harpers Ferry, Back Creek Gun Shop near Winchester has powder and caps.

540-888-3349 Back Creek Gun Shop, Winchester Va - Black Powder & Musket Caps - Goex, Swiss, & Schuetzen black powder, musket & pistol caps, lube, patches. N-SSA

Shooting supplies for civil war reenactors, competitive shooters and the black powder hunter. Goex, Swiss and Schuetzen black powder are available.

www.blackpowderva.com

 

[tjiann]

If you need supplies near Harpers Ferry, Back Creek Gun Shop near Winchester has powder and caps.

540-888-3349 Back Creek Gun Shop, Winchester Va - Black Powder & Musket Caps - Goex, Swiss, & Schuetzen black powder, musket & pistol caps, lube, patches. N-SSA

Shooting supplies for civil war reenactors, competitive shooters and the black powder hunter. Goex, Swiss and Schuetzen black powder are available.

www.blackpowderva.com

Thanks!

 

[EarnestT]

Definitely worth stopping BUT please call ahead to be sure they are open.

 

[Threeband]

Back Creek is right next to Fort Shenandoah, the huge national range of the N-SSA. That's where the skirmishers by the Holy Black in five pound bags and 25 pound "kegs" (boxes). You should also be ale to load up on pistol/rifle, and musket caps there.

But call first. The guys runs it out of his barn.

 

[tjiann]

Back Creek is right next to Fort Shenandoah, the huge national range of the N-SSA. That's where the skirmishers by the Holy Black in five pound bags and 25 pound "kegs" (boxes). You should also be ale to load up on pistol/rifle, and musket caps there.

But call first. The guys runs it out of his barn.

Tried calling for 2 days, left messages/number where their message said they'd call back, emailed them 3-4 times. Never heard back. Called one last time before we left the area this afternoon and they answered, so I know they were around. But, the shop not opened today. Have to say I'm not pissed, just disappointed that they couldn't respond to one message or email. Won't be inclined to do business with them in the future.

 

[Threeband]

It's not really skirmish season. They really cater to skirmishers. They are right on the gravel road that exits Fort Shenandoah, so after a big skirmish there's a long line stopping there to buy supplies.

It's not really a shop: more like a guy selling powder and caps out of his barn.

 

[EarnestT]

It's not really skirmish season. They really cater to skirmishers. They are right on the gravel road that exits Fort Shenandoah, so after a big skirmish there's a long line stopping there to buy supplies.

It's not really a shop: more like a guy selling powder and caps out of his barn.

I went to the shop/garage earlier this year. The guy is 81 and still getting it.

 

[Threeband]

Still getting laid?


Probably why he doesn't answer his phone.

 

[tjiann]

Still getting laid?


Probably why he doesn't answer his phone.