I don’t have a .36 combo

[webrx]

My wife commented the other day with all the different models and calibers I have, what else do I really need. So I started thinking about this and it suddenly occurred to me today that while I have a 50 cal rifle and pistol, and .45 rifle and pistols as well as a little 31 derringer what I don’t have is a .36 pistol and rifle combo. I also do not own a flintlock rifle. Yes I realize with patching though don’t all actually use the same size lead.

So, if you were gonna pick a .32 or .36 caliber rifle, to compliment an 1851 Navy for walks in the woods what would you pick?

I need to figure out what to put in my keep an eye out for one of these list.

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[JCooperfan1911]

You won’t be able to use the same balls in a .36 rifle.

.36 cap and ball revolvers take a .370-.380 sized ball.

.36 muzzleloaders take a .350 to .360 ball.

So, you’d need something with an oddball custom barrel, but it’s doable.

 

[ClemBert]

It's not a rifle, but an 1862 pocket navy would be the revolver compliment for an 1851. It is just so darn cute you just want to pinch it's cheeks....if it had cheeks.

 

[Jackrabbit1957]

Or you could go with a single shot pistol in .36 to go along with a .36 rifle, I would stay away from the .31 size on account of how quickly they foul to the point of needing a swab run down the bore.

 

[troy fairweather]

36 kibler smr.

 

[webrx]

You won’t be able to use the same balls in a .36 rifle.

.36 cap and ball revolvers take a .370-.380 sized ball.

.36 muzzleloaders take a .350 to .360 ball.

So, you’d need something with an oddball custom barrel, but it’s doable.

My wife doesn’t know that though so she will just see I needed a 36 rifle to go with my Navy.

 

[JCooperfan1911]

36 kibler smr.

Is the ops goal to share balls between rifle and pistol? If so, this recommendation is not suitable.

 

[45 Dragoon]

I think the OPs goal is to fulfill a Hall Pass given him by the wifey. She doesn't know the ammo is different for all of them but the Pass is still a pass!!! Lol (what a girl!!!!)

Mike

 

[troy fairweather]

Is the ops goal to share balls between rifle and pistol? If so, this recommendation is not suitable.

Missed that part. Could get a 40 and fat patch it but probably not worth it.

 

[JCooperfan1911]

Missed that part. Could get a 40 and fat patch it but probably not worth it.

I know some guys make a .38 caliber rifle. You can use the common .375” round balls in there. You can even use .380” balls but they’ll require a firm wack to the short starter and will be very firm to ram down.

 

[Malachi Leviticus Blue]

You don't see .32s or .36s (long guns) on the auction sites very often compared to the larger calibers and when you do, they typically get snagged up pretty quick at a premium price.
So it's good to be deciding what you want so you can jump on it if you see it available.

 

[webrx]

I think the OPs goal is to fulfill a Hall Pass given him by the wifey. She doesn't know the ammo is different for all of them but the Pass is still a pass!!! Lol (what a girl!!!!)

Mike

Exactly!

 

[Don Van Winkle]

Well said everyone! I am keeping to my 1858 NMA and happy with it. My lovely Wife is ok with BP, caps, & round ball purchases to keep me in stock though. While trying to build my house the materials for that are on the front burner and I do have enough in my gun cabnet to keep me shooting for a good while.

 

[.38 Special]

I have a Pedersoli "Blue Ridge" flintlock in .36, purchased from Cabela's about 30 years ago. With some minor modifications, it has been a reliable and enjoyable rifle. It is not "correct" for any particular period, and the workmanship is only adequate, but the cost is reasonable and I have always been happy with it.

I also second the recommendation for a Kibler kit. For a fellow who is comfortable doing it himself, is is the least expensive way to get a really high quality gun, and for the person with a bit more discretionary income, buying the gun assembled and "in-the-white" gets you a fantastic - and nearly ready to shoot - rifle for under $2000.

 

[Gordon]

I was all hot to trot for a .36 rifle to match my .36 revolver s.Imagine my sadness when my very kewl sideslapper mule ear .36 takes ..350 balls !
All the .36 pistol and rifle muzzleloader s I have come across use .350 balls !
I did a little better with .32 , my 1849 Colt takes same balls as my .32 T/C Cherokee and a Pedersoli .33 pistol.I don't like .32 revolver s very much tho.

 

[Jackrabbit1957]

You could also look at Track of the Wolf, they have a good selection of parts sets, Longrifles.com does as well and are slightly less. Both offer semi inletted stocks with the barrel channel cut, ramrod hole drilled and lock inletted. Plus they are way more period correct than any production gun.

 

[Armored farmer]

It has been noted that .32 tends to foul worse than a .36.
The guys in my club are shooting .36s for smallbore rifles.

I am here to testify that there is no sweeter looking flintlock than a little .36 or the more traditional...authentic.40.

Lightweight
Easy on powder and lead.
Small game ...and can be stretched to shoot deer where legal.
This is my recommendation. 40 flinter.