If you're talking about a sidearm with access to caps, I'd go with a Remington 1858. It's a full frame revolver (has the strap over the cylendar) in .36 or .44 caliber.
Long term hunting, I'd got with a .45 Hawkens or Kentucky rifle with a flintlock. With a .45 ammo will weigh less and if you have to pour your own, you'll get more round per pound of lead. You can use a heavier load of powder for larger game, a lighter load for smaller game.
It's been a while since I've shot mine (.45 Kentucky percussion) but I know SABOT and minnie rounds are available for the larger .50 & .54 calibers. Not sure of .45.
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