Finished my muzzleloader

The inline fire is a brilliant idea but to me seems to defeat the purpose of a blackpowder which is about the history and nostalgia.
I think the kits might be making a small comeback because I have noticed quite a few lately and the reanactor ,rendevous scene is really coming alive.
 
i seen a kit for a trapper pistol .it was a do it yourself number just like yours in 50 cal i was ondering if we could get one in canada seeing as it is black powder i was wondering if it would be restricted here in ontario DUTCH
 
Flintlock pistol kit from US?

Smokepole said:
Modern reproductions of pistols are resticted. Get yourself an antique pistol, or shoot at the range.
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I see some companies in the US sell flintlock repro's. The touchhole is not drilled on the barrel. So... I would think that these could be ordered as antiques/curios...?
 
Tradition's makes the trapper kit or finished pistol in flint or cap.The flint requires no paperwork at all..............................Harold
 
That's a Hell of a nice job you did on that rifle.
You should be proud of yourself.
I'm just trying out a new wood oil on a gunstock and I'll use it on my knife handles as well.
It's called "Circa 1850 Tung and Teak oil" and it's supposed to protect against moisture better than other oils.
 
JacquesT said:
Good work...do you have any stories about the project... lessons learned...things you would do differently...tips, easier and more difficult aspects of such a project...??

chers
J
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I had a great time doing this project, I really want to do another one soon. I really enjoyed doing the wood work. I was really happy with the way it turned out. I used the Birchwood and Casey wood stain kit. I had problems browning the barrel. Whenever I browned it it would always have two or three spots that did brown right. I took the barrel to Ontario Gun Services and they rust browned and did an awesome job. The hardest part was lining up the the tendon pins missed the first time with the drill and when I was forgot to put the barrel tab in right and one of the tendon pin when cockeyed and broke some of the wood. All in all it was an awesome time and can't wait to do another
 
I had a few stressing moments as well when putting together a couple of kits...
On my first kit I insisted for the touch hole to be included...I thought I would save the step of drilling that small hole at the precise location...to my surprise when I receive the gun, the touch hole was indeeed included, but in a plastic bag !!...a touch hole insert that is...so I had to drill and tap for the touch hole!! I overcame this and felt even prouder of my exploit/project!!

One thing I learned from my coach is that it is difficult to do a mistake that can not be fixed...

Enjoy your next one!!
J
 
I had the same kit!.

Only on thing though. Be careful with that brass plate & pins that join the forestock to the buttstock. That joint tends "bow out" or flex at that point, causing the wood to split at the forestock side, as that is where the wood is particularily thin. Otherwise, awesome job!!
 
hakx said:
I had the same kit!.

Only on thing though. Be careful with that brass plate & pins that join the forestock to the buttstock. That joint tends "bow out" or flex at that point, causing the wood to split at the forestock side, as that is where the wood is particularily thin. Otherwise, awesome job!!
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What loads are you currently using? just curious.
 
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