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davec2 replied to the thread Copy of an original blunderbuss.I had a little time between business trips to look at the barrel again and make some decisions about proof testing. The first thing I... -
davec2 replied to the thread Copy of an original blunderbuss.Pathfinder, Yes…..I test rocket engines for a living…. So I will fire this barrel electrically from a safe distance….😉 Brokennock, I...
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davec2 replied to the thread Copy of an original blunderbuss.Pete, I agree with you.
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davec2 replied to the thread Copy of an original blunderbuss.I’ll post a video 😉 Should be fun 🤪
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davec2 replied to the thread Copy of an original blunderbuss.Just for fun I put 600 grains of FFg in the bore. It filled the 7 bore (0.875 in this case) between the two blue tape marks....i.e. the...
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davec2 replied to the thread Copy of an original blunderbuss.I found an old chart in a 1972 Dixie Gun Works catalog that had some Belgian service and proof charges. The service charge was 158...
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davec2 replied to the thread Copy of an original blunderbuss.I will need to proof this barrel before I go too far with the build. It is a 7 bore. It's made out of better material than the...
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davec2 replied to the thread Copy of an original blunderbuss.Got the brass barrel finish machined today. Here are a few photos....Drilling, reaming, sculpting the muzzle, etc. Will need to make...
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davec2 replied to the thread Copy of an original blunderbuss.Noeyebrows, This is the brass colored silver solder I use. Color match is good and it tarnishes like the brass as well...
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davec2 replied to the thread Copy of an original blunderbuss.Back in town for a bit and wanted to get a few more things done. Prepared the drill for drilling the bore. Knocked back the cutting...
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davec2 replied to the thread Copy of an original blunderbuss.CyrusP, Thanks for the kind words and encouragement. I should be back at this project soon.,,,,;) Dave C
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davec2 replied to the thread Copy of an original blunderbuss.Ground as it is now, with a positive rake to the cutting edges, the drill will grab and dig in deeper than it should…. Especially since...
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davec2 replied to the thread Copy of an original blunderbuss.The new bore drill arrived finally from Drills & Cutters in Florida...bad timing on my part to order the drill a few days before the...
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davec2 replied to the thread Copy of an original blunderbuss.A little more work on the barrel today. Finished drilling the pilot through with a long 1/2" drill. Then bored the breach for a 1...
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davec2 replied to the thread Copy of an original blunderbuss.Gathering parts that are close to the original. Here is the original lock compared to one of Chamber's English fowler locks...