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  1. Commodore Swab

    Flint works loose after multiple shots

    If you notice there is a section of the **** that is cut away behind the top jaw screw. This is for the leather, punch a couple holes in thinner leather and run the screw thru the leather. This locks the leather into place. Many lock builders incorporate the void without knowing why it is there.
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    Only one gun allowed!

    The assumption typically is that it would be used for hunting/survival however it might be totally different results if it's just for fun.
  3. Commodore Swab

    Only one gun allowed!

    So no blunderbuss or cannon options? I have one im building combination 50 rifle, 62 smooth, and 38 rifle. For a single piece that would be my choice.
  4. Commodore Swab

    CLOSED Cased queen Ann pistols new price. Pair or single

    My first thought was pendersoli but pendersoli doesn't have a turn off barrel. Or at least every one I've seen didn't. What's their story, embellished pendersoli with new barrels?
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    Sometimes you forget that you can just start over

    I have done this on many, often letting it sit overnight before rubbing back. Sometimes as part of the rubbing back I'll tumble the lock parts in walnut shell, works wonders for getting in those little places.
  6. Commodore Swab

    Crack in Becky’s Frizzen

    You could try welding then treating with kasenit or cherry red. Or putting a shoe on it. Another is to tig with piano wire. If you are going to replace it regardless there's no harm in trying.
  7. Commodore Swab

    Nepalese gunflints

    They are large and in general dull if they are what I am thinking of
  8. Commodore Swab

    How many shots in a row without picking or wiping pan ?

    Testing a lock without powder in the barrel (without a blast out the vent) my record without any cleaning is 69 before a misfire.
  9. Commodore Swab

    Get your deer tested

    We have cwd in our country and the result is a better hunting season with increased limits. Sort of runs contrary to banning hunting. None of my hunter friends are the slightest bit concerned. Like with cwd it isn't about whether or not it's real or bad. The truth in both instances is that...
  10. Commodore Swab

    And it begins...

    If needed you can add to or reshape your side plate. A small oxygen account torch and brazing rod is the ticket. Work a "drop" in at a time removing the heat just when the plate melts. Don't be afraid to build it up as it is easy to grind/sand down.
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    Do you have to do an FFL transfer of a muzzleloader in Va. ??

    How does this relate to calibers over .50? I was sure the atf had something about over 50 being a destructive device or ??? fortunately muzzleloaders were exempt as they aren't "classified" as firearms.
  12. Commodore Swab

    Introduction

    Nice name, welcome
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    SOLD Blunderbuss parts

    Pm sent
  14. Commodore Swab

    Doglock questions

    This is true. It has been good to see that india has maintained true by retaining the half **** on their pieces.
  15. Commodore Swab

    How old are ya?

    O Old enough to know better, young enough to try again
  16. Commodore Swab

    Teach the children muzzleloaders

    There are some out there. . .I'm working on a 1640s french rifle for him now. I may use an adjustable stock so it can grow with him.
  17. Commodore Swab

    Getting too many misfires

    Get a good flintlock? Couldn't resist
  18. Commodore Swab

    Flints

    There are other options besides the standard recommendations
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    Flints

    Messing with the toe you can make a frizzen pop up at first contact or make full contact all the way. It's crucial that the toe work with the spring pressures (main and frizzen) as they all work together. Tweaking can be an art, and when it's dialed in its simply beautiful.
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    Flints

    The other key factor is how the toe of the frizzen engages the spring. Much can be done tweaking this and much can be screwed up VERY quickly.
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