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  1. ¡Señor.Casualidad!

    Military heritage brown bess

    Finally got the boys together for a shoot!!! The bess was an absolute blast!!!! It had no problem igniting for the 30+ times we shot it. Found that while a .690 may not have as much potential accuracy as a .715 or .735 the ease of loading and shootability was awesome! I could have loaded and...
  2. ¡Señor.Casualidad!

    SOLD Lee .690 round ball mold

    I'll buy that .690 mold from you. Just need to know how you want to do the payment. I don't do electronic payments(venmo,PayPal etc...) but I would set up an account if that's what you need! Many thanks
  3. ¡Señor.Casualidad!

    SOLD Lee .690 round ball mold

    Hey boss! Is this just the mold or does it have the handles as well?
  4. ¡Señor.Casualidad!

    Military heritage brown bess

    Night-time blank! 70grn of 1f with a 10 gauge overshot card
  5. ¡Señor.Casualidad!

    Military heritage brown bess

    Well I'm happy! Got the lock pulled apart and filed and sanded every piece smooth(mildly) filed down the sides of the sear spring(a few thou) and got the trigger pull to be much lighter. Drilled the touchhole with a 5/64 bit then stepped into it with a 1/8. Ive only fired a few blanks but I'll...
  6. ¡Señor.Casualidad!

    Military heritage brown bess

    Definitely will need some tuning and polishing:) I'm excited to get going on it! I've got some powder and accessories on the way. Are any of you in the kc area and know where to buy BP locally?
  7. ¡Señor.Casualidad!

    Military heritage brown bess

    My next two questions are does this lock geometry look fine? And could you give some tips on removing and re brazing this sight/lug
  8. ¡Señor.Casualidad!

    Military heritage brown bess

    Well she's a big girl! The bess is next to my cz bobwhite(45" oal) for reference. .744 bore do yall think a patched .735 ball will be too tight or do I just need to get some to try?
  9. ¡Señor.Casualidad!

    Dry-fire a flintlock?

    Sorry those were meant for a different thread! But any advice/answers would be appreciated!
  10. ¡Señor.Casualidad!

    Dry-fire a flintlock?

    My next two questions are does this lock geometry look fine? And could you give some tips on removing and re brazing this sight/lug
  11. ¡Señor.Casualidad!

    Dry-fire a flintlock?

    Well she's a big girl! The bess is next to my cz bobwhite for reference. .744 bore do yall think a patched .735 ball will be too tight or do I just need to get some to try?
  12. ¡Señor.Casualidad!

    Military heritage brown bess

    I ain't home yet but I'll post plenty of pictures this evening!
  13. ¡Señor.Casualidad!

    Military heritage brown bess

    Oh ya!!! Check it out!!!!
  14. ¡Señor.Casualidad!

    Military heritage brown bess

    I agree. I have some woodworking experience It'll still Help me feel more confident. Plus I can practice metal finishes on the brass and steel!:)
  15. ¡Señor.Casualidad!

    Military heritage brown bess

    It looks great! Eventually I'd like to get a kibler kit... my bess will be a potential test/practice gun for wood and metal finishes
  16. ¡Señor.Casualidad!

    Military heritage brown bess

    Congrats on the purchase!
  17. ¡Señor.Casualidad!

    Military heritage brown bess

    Darn snow!
  18. ¡Señor.Casualidad!

    Military heritage brown bess

    Tomorrow's the day!!!
  19. ¡Señor.Casualidad!

    Military heritage brown bess

    Is this your bess Mr. Master blaster? If so what did you do for the wood Finnish? Looks like linseed oil
  20. ¡Señor.Casualidad!

    Military heritage brown bess

    Ups tracking says the bess is in Illinois!!! Should be here tomorrow or Thursday I'll post pictures as soon as I can
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