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  1. Relic shooter

    French flintlock pistol?

    The lock's interior indicates your pistol dates to early 1700's. I've shot may of my original flint & percussion era firearms but due to condition of your pistol's wood, etc would not reccomend. Some are best admired for their historical beauty.
  2. Relic shooter

    French flintlock pistol?

    #1- To prevent damaged screw heads, only use gunsmith quality screwdrivers with heads to fit any head application. Can order these sets off Amazon for small amount. Walter for antique firearms with stuck screws & nipples a 50/50 mixture of acetone & auto transmission fluid has always worked...
  3. Relic shooter

    FOR SALE Tapered Rifle Barrels, 71 Caliber, 1:36 twist, 26" x 1.23" taper to 1.05"

    Nice barrels :thumb: The 1 in 36' rate of twist replicates what was commonly used in original big bore English & European rifles & produce excellent round ball accuracy. The 1 in 23 rate of twist barrel would be ideal for big bore pistol applications.
  4. Relic shooter

    French flintlock pistol?

    Beautiful pistol 😍 A photo of inside of the lock would be helpful to date it's age as many of the 'earliest' flintlocks lacked a bridle on the tumbler even on fine quality pistols like yours. Photos below of this early pistol converted from flintlock to percussion serve as a good example...
  5. Relic shooter

    Would you trust these threads?

    Photo of the threads in breech & nipple appear to have some residue. Bottom line it appears that threads on both surfaces are well defined. Being different manufacturers use standard & metric threads make sure that the treads on the nipple match those in the breach. If the nipple threads...
  6. Relic shooter

    Safely firing an antique gun

    Nice original :thumb: Photo of the breech indicates the nipple has been replaced but make sure that threads are in good shape & very snug before firing. If your unsure of bore & breech condition, try to locate an antique arms gunsmith in your area to check out the bore. Don't let shallow...
  7. Relic shooter

    Temp rear sight for my NWTG

    This original French smoothbore that was originally a flintlock was built with this unmentionable sighting setup. Have owned others with same sighting arrangement. I believe this pistol with it's iron ramrod & carving was built for a military officer. The old timer builders were clever hombres 😂
  8. Relic shooter

    Temp rear sight for my NWTG

    Try U-shaped notch in barrel tang area & taller tang screw with slot properly aligned.
  9. Relic shooter

    My 1863 Starr.

    Thanks for the feedback on your Starrr C.B., glad to hear it shoots well :thumb: I came close to buying a really nice double action Starr at our local gun show yesterday but procrastinated too long. Probably for the best as actions on the D.A. models tended to be troublesome. Sights on civil...
  10. Relic shooter

    Your guess on pistols nationality

    Much thanks for your input Bpd303 ! I'm inclined to agree with you, the workmanship & tapered top flat that runs full length along top of the barrel is similar to other French pistols I've owned.
  11. Relic shooter

    .44 Revolvers, Largest Chambers' Diameter

    I suspect some replica manufacturers do not shoot so pay little attention on how important these tolerances are for accuracy.
  12. Relic shooter

    Unknown Flintlock pistol

    For display only ! Often the metal parts are cast from soft zinc/pot metal.
  13. Relic shooter

    .44 Revolvers, Largest Chambers' Diameter

    Chambers on original 58 Remingtons & 60 Colts often accept .460 dia. balls or bullets for a snug bore fit.
  14. Relic shooter

    Does anyone make/sell something like a snap cap cone to dry fire a revolver?

    I use tapered neoprene faucet washers to protect nipples on all my percussion guns. If you buy set of assorted sizes at the hardware store you will be good for about any occasion. -For hunting i carry my rifle & pistols loaded & capped safely by placing large oversized size faucet washer over...
  15. Relic shooter

    Canadian Happenings and Other Nastiness

    The term 'hate speech' is a term universally used by all wannabe dictators against citizens who resist overthrow..
  16. Relic shooter

    My 1863 Starr.

    Congrats on scoring a neat historical pistol :thumb: I shoot mostly orig. firearms but have never fired a Star 'yet'. The excellent bore with fast rifling should provide you with superb accuracy. Photo of your Starr's cylinder indicate the front third of the chambers are relieved to allow...
  17. Relic shooter

    Your guess on pistols nationality

    As mentioned previously my 'European Gun Makers library hasn't turned up since downsizing to smaller home so back again. Based on past experience & enclosed photos i think we can all agree this nicely made pistol with it's original iron ramrod started life as an 'early' flintlock. We usually...
  18. Relic shooter

    WITHDRAWN Original French Double barrel pistol, Officers, Coach or Howda Pistol ?

    Me too Andy 😂
  19. Relic shooter

    My 1863 Starr.

    Neat Single action Star !!! Keep us posted on how it performs if you shoot it!
  20. Relic shooter

    Loft find looking for help to identify pistol.

    Ditto on above opinions. Modern parts aged to look old.
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