Recently we were asked to build a kit gun for a school project. Yes, I know. Hard to believe. A local high school is teaching history by having students recreate it. Options included a Kentucky Long Rifle, a pistol or a period correct knife.
Two students that I go to church with asked for my help. One is building the Kentucky Rifle from a Traditions Performance Kit. The other is building a Confederate Bowie knife from Dixie Gun Works. We haven’t received the Kentucky Rifle kit, but we did get a chance to check out the knife kit. It is awesome. It could actually almost pass as a good machete.
What has been cool about both of these projects is that they have brought people together. Can you imagine what it would have been like to build a knife with your dad for school? I commend the school and teacher for allowing boys to be boys. In case you were wondering, it is a private school.
The muzzle loader should be here next week. We will post some pics as it comes together. Should be very interesting. In the meantime, find a cool school for your future gunsmith or blacksmith to attend. It might be right around the corner from you.