Investarms importer in Canada? / Brixia Firearms 17th C matchlocks and flintlocks

I'm not sure this is the answer you're looking for, but AFAIK, Irunguns and Prophet River can both import firearms, at least from the US. So, say there was a Investarms firearm at a company in the US that you wanted, as long as they are a legit dealer with an FFL?, and will send the firearm to Irunguns south of the border, or be willing to deal with exporting to north of the border (say Prophet River), it may be possible.

This is my understanding, and could very well be wrong, but it's a place to start. I know there's a big muzzleloader outfit in the US with soooo many options that I've half considered doing this as well. Also, if it's a flinter, they're not considered "firearms" down there, so in theory, your uncle Bob in 'murica could mail you one without any laws being broken at all. Hope you get it figured out!
 
Aye - the only other real options for Matchlocks are Indian Made (Loyalist or Access Heritage) or custom jobbies.
Did look at importing from the UK (as they have lots of custom builds kicking around from the reenactment scene), but that's about $750 just in importing
 
If someone were to want to make a muzzleloading gun, a matchlock might be easier than many others. Generally a simple design and mechanism.

Don't know if it still listed, there was a Dixie/Miroku Japanese style matchlock in the EE.
 
I see Eagle Arms here in Canada sells investarms so maybe they can bring one in.I did the math on bringing one in from the States and it looks like you would be over two grand to get it from there
 
chasseur said:
I see Eagle Arms here in Canada sells investarms so maybe they can bring one in.I did the math on bringing one in from the States and it looks like you would be over two grand to get it from there
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I tried reaching out to Eagle arms, but never got a response. Might hassle them again!

My math put it at around C$1800+ tax to get one from Dixie (US$1200 + they estimated US$100 shipping) - at today's exchange rate that's nearer C$1900 + tax I guess. But yeah, not attractive
 
ScienceGryphon said:
I'm after one for 17th C reenactment - so sadly it has to be a European style. Thanks for the thought though!
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I think the Miroku is popular in competition. Availability of a quality reproduction might be the deciding factor.

As far as making one goes, the lines of a European matchlock are quite straightforward, no matter which style. Much less challenging to carve out of a blank than, say, a flintlock musket stock.
The metal parts are quite simple.
Probably the biggest hurdle is finding a suitable barrel. .75 caliber, three and a half or four feet long, octagon to round would be appropriate.
I've only made one matchlock - a reproduction of the fishtail butt musket in the Royal Ontario Museum.
 
I have a matchlock build planned .I have a lock with an automatic opening pan cover when the lever is depressed.I m currently waiting for my barrel to comeIMG_2004.jpeg
 
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On youtube, a European chap posts videos, some of which feature matchlocks. "capandball". Worth watching.
 
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