Donelson Custom Muzzleloaders
John Donelson designs and builds custom muzzleloaders, smoothbores, and pistols tailored to your specifications. Whether you want French Indian War period, Plains rifle, or something else entirely—he researches historical styles and brings his own interpretation to life. Every piece is unique. No pr...
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John Donelson designs and builds custom muzzleloaders, smoothbores, and pistols tailored to your specifications. Whether you want French Indian War period, Plains rifle, or something else entirely—he researches historical styles and brings his own interpretation to life.
- •Every piece is unique. No production line, no two guns alike
- •Hand-forged options available for barrel bands, locks, and hardware—or store-bought parts if budget matters
- •Progress photos throughout the build process (his words: so clients know he didn't "go to Jamaica" with their down payment)
- •Satisfaction guaranteed or money back
- •Custom rifle builds (6 months to 1+ year lead time)
- •Hand-forged knives with integral bolsters ($350+)
- •Hand-forged hawks and tools
- •Antique firearms and knife restoration/inspiration
- •Special orders for buckskinners, reenactors, collectors
$1,000 down payment required on custom rifles. Balance due before delivery. Waiting period as short as a few days for hawks/knives, up to a year or two for hand-forged guns.
Located in Pine River, Minnesota. Check shows schedule at website or call 605-690-6744.