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  1. Commodore Swab

    India Barrel Failure

    I suggest you go back to page 1 and take notes. Dave brought up some good points. I said the information should be there on the barrel and what little information we have identified it as not being built the same company in India. The proof house could have taken steps to identify the builder...
  2. Commodore Swab

    India Barrel Failure

    So summing things up. . . A barrel from an unknown builder in India was proofed in such a way as to be questionable and failed. So the conclusion is to use this single example as an example as to how known different builders are producing something that might be unsafe? How does that make sense?
  3. Commodore Swab

    India Barrel Failure

    I'm curious. Where are rayl, Colerain, rifleshoppe, ect proofed? For that matter what US proof house tests black powder barrels? Maybe a better question is what does a US proof mark look like? I think you will find that American barrels are not proofed with any standards.
  4. Commodore Swab

    Authenticity of Veteran Arms Brown Bess Muskets

    Much of that can be solved with a proper safety inspection. Most simply check half ****/full ****, empty barrel and general inspection. When I have ran a line I additionally check spark. A lock that won't spark IS an unsafe weapon as you will be dealing with a loaded gun misfired. A click may...
  5. Commodore Swab

    SOLD Blunderbuss - Custom - Lot

    Very nice and a good price
  6. Commodore Swab

    Let's Talk Tuning

    If you are thinking about doing it yourself I would suggest nothing more than polishing. If you hold parts by hand you will ensure nothing gets hot.
  7. Commodore Swab

    India Barrel Failure

    Actually while the numbers appear to be a date they aren't. It is a different numbering system. I want to say it identifies the shop, build, year or something along those lines. Comparable to how a tire might have a date stamp of 3622 which identifies it as being made in the 36th week of 2022.
  8. Commodore Swab

    India Barrel Failure

    Actually while the numbers appear to be a date they aren't. It is a different numbering system. I want to say it identifies the shop, build, year or something along those lines. Comparable to how a tire might have a date stamp of 3622 which identifies it as being made in the 36th week of 2022.
  9. Commodore Swab

    India Barrel Failure

    Bankrupt absolutly, there is a reason heritage, veteran, loyalist, Middlesex use manufactures they know and trust. There is often a "new" company seeking to compete. They will work to undercut the larger companies. If they aren't making good product they lose their sales and go bankrupt. If...
  10. Commodore Swab

    India Barrel Failure

    An example of the markings under a barrel. R.G.M.CO. UDAIPUR. INDIA B/775. 11.4.11 Much like a serial number when you know what each means it will tell you about the barrel. What is offered is nothing more than "This was a .62 caliber smooth bore flintlock pistol made by...
  11. Commodore Swab

    India Barrel Failure

    The same can be said for india companies whis is why it is important to know what company made it.
  12. Commodore Swab

    India Barrel Failure

    let's see if I can answer your questions. Well as a government (you answer this yourself later) with strict gun laws showing these are unsafe gives a clear path to stop the import and use. This eliminates what could be a source for accessible firearms. As far as financial gain, they are paid...
  13. Commodore Swab

    India Barrel Failure

    Did it? With so many manufacturers there it could have come from a builder who doesn't supply any of the main importers for good reason. Every so often there will be someone new offering Indian built guns. The most relevant part is which company in India built this barrel is vague at best.
  14. Commodore Swab

    India Barrel Failure

    "This was a .62 caliber smooth bore flintlock pistol made by R.A. in India, probably Daipur. There is no available information on who is “R.A”, whether it is a company, an individual. The standard caliber and bore-specific proofing charge was used set by the technical annex of the C.I.P...
  15. Commodore Swab

    India Barrel Failure

    FYI india barrels are stamped on the bottom hidden in the stock. These stamping will identify the manufacturer ect.
  16. Commodore Swab

    India Barrel Failure

    Same here. Looking at tens of thousands sold that would make the failure rate 1 in 10,000, 20,000? Looking at the damage though I tend to still be skeptical. I have seen a similar failure of an india gun. However the owner admitted he had tried pounding in an oversize ball with a hammer only...
  17. Commodore Swab

    Looking for a vendor to gold plate firearm parts.

    Look into the HCCA (horseless carriage club of america) as people will often have their early cars brass plated so they don't need to polish.
  18. Commodore Swab

    India Barrel Failure

    Correct queen anne pistols are available by blackley and the rifle shoppe.
  19. Commodore Swab

    India Barrel Failure

    As you have noticed nothing has come up which is why I consider his opinion. I would love to see some competition. A Murdock is a good example and has been mentioned before. Your option is an india with incorrect lock operation or having one individually built for you from TRS parts. There...
  20. Commodore Swab

    India Barrel Failure

    Just wondering nick since you talk like an expert. . .Are you using a single manufacture to lump all made in India guns together? Different importers are known for using different companies. It doesn't seem right to lump them all together. I have seen more questionable barrel thickness from...
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