Traditions Trapper Flintlock
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saskgunowner101
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- near Prince Albert
Prophet River imports firearms, or maybe Irunguns could do something for you. There's a place in Sask. that I forget the name (maybe Norfolk? Hillfolk?) musket supplies. They could order me a BP rifle that was unobtainium in Canada, it just cost more.
Very very small market in Canada for a flint pistol - simple as that. The market for percussion pistols is small too but within the BP community they both are around - just have to find one so be patient and keep your EE ad up on CGN.
Lonesome Donkey
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Central Alberta
I believe that the lack of flintlock pistols for sale is what you might call a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Few people seem to express an interest in them, so the distributors and dealers simply conclude that there is no interest in them.
However, if nobody ever sees any for sale, how could they actually know that there is no interest in them?
Out of sight, out of mind, as they say.
Also, welcome to Canada. Despite the large land mass, it's a small population and a small gun market compared to the U.S.A.
Distributors and dealers really don't want to bother with a small niche market within an already small gun market.
You only need to compare the Canadian versions of Cabela's and Bass-Pro to their parent American companies to confirm this.
Their firearms offerings in Canada are a very pale, bland, and watered-down selection of their American offerings.
Few people seem to express an interest in them, so the distributors and dealers simply conclude that there is no interest in them.
However, if nobody ever sees any for sale, how could they actually know that there is no interest in them?
Out of sight, out of mind, as they say.
Also, welcome to Canada. Despite the large land mass, it's a small population and a small gun market compared to the U.S.A.
Distributors and dealers really don't want to bother with a small niche market within an already small gun market.
You only need to compare the Canadian versions of Cabela's and Bass-Pro to their parent American companies to confirm this.
Their firearms offerings in Canada are a very pale, bland, and watered-down selection of their American offerings.
As far as I know, muzzle-loaders/black powder guns are exempt from ITAR, so if you find a small gunshop that has one, they should be able to ship it to you. I guess that as soon as you get it, you'll have to call the CFC to register it? Flinchlock long guns are not "regulated", but unless things have changed since I had them, handguns are considered restricted.
infideleggwelder
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
nobody will ship a kit?
Nope
Would love the kit. https://www.muzzle-loaders.com/pistols/pistol-kits/traditions-trapper-pistol-kit-flintlock.htmlIve had a restricted lichens since about 82 so no problem their. Guess will have to just wait and be patient.
I e-mailed http://www.militaryheritage.com today so see what they say, hope they reply, they have some nice stuff on their site.
Yup seams like Canada has been cut off in some respects, im surprised I don't even get replies to most stores, poor customer service. Looks like the pistols are soon extinct, some sites in the states are out of stock. I know a guy with a Percussion trapper but I think the sparks are more fun
Thanks!!
(I even e-mailed http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca and have had no reply from them lol)
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If you are prepared to build a flint pistol then you can get all the parts you need from Track of the Wolf - lock, stock and barrel, etc. They don't offer a kit as such but all the parts are available and they can ship the parts to Canada no problems. I have done it several times in the past 5 years to build my own. The assembled gun will be restricted so you must have your RPAL. Start the registration process a month or so before it is ready to shoot so you get the registration about the time you are ready to shoot it. It will be classified as "Home Made" and they will want to know what company made the barrel, what caliber and barrel length but that is about all.
Ive had a restricted license since about 82 so no problem.
I thought the kit version would be easier but not so fart, so individual pieces. So you talking generic Flintlock? so not a trapper, looking on their site they have four barrels, barrel, .50 caliber, 7/8" octagon, 10", 1-20" twist, 1.3 lb, crowned, 5/8-18 thread, by Green Mountain Barrel Company AND its the only one out of stock lol.
I sent them an E-mail so see what they say.
Thanks!
I thought the kit version would be easier but not so fart, so individual pieces. So you talking generic Flintlock? so not a trapper, looking on their site they have four barrels, barrel, .50 caliber, 7/8" octagon, 10", 1-20" twist, 1.3 lb, crowned, 5/8-18 thread, by Green Mountain Barrel Company AND its the only one out of stock lol.
I sent them an E-mail so see what they say.
Thanks!
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I heard back from Track of Wolf and they dont carry flintlock parts, also contacted Western Gun Parts and they dont carry parts.
II did just now get an e-mail and Track of Wolf offered me a Pedersoli Kentucky flintlock pistol Used, $359.00 in "excellent condition". Im inquiring
II did just now get an e-mail and Track of Wolf offered me a Pedersoli Kentucky flintlock pistol Used, $359.00 in "excellent condition". Im inquiring
I heard back from Track of Wolf and they dont carry flintlock parts, also contacted Western Gun Parts and they dont carry parts.
II did just now get an e-mail and Track of Wolf offered me a Pedersoli Kentucky flintlock pistol Used, $359.00 in "excellent condition". Im inquiring
I don't know what question you asked but Track sure does carry many different styles of flint locks and all the other parts to build flint pistols and rifles - just look at their online catalogue. And they can ship any of it to Canada as I buy several grand worth of their stuff every year. WGP does not carry any parts for M/L.
AlbertaGunslinger
Regular
- Location
- The Wide Open Prairie
Drive to Merica, buy flintlock, call RCMP to register, drive home.
AlbertaGunslinger
Regular
- Location
- The Wide Open Prairie
Yeah, I did mean the United States. Cabelas in Kalispell, Missoula or Billings, if they don't have it in stock, you can get one shipped to the store ahead of time for free. Also there is a ton of gun stores in MT, if you check the Traditions website you can see at the dealers in the state.
