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Looks beautiful.

Thank you!

Ah! Great ideas! Thank you!

Thanks. Yeah I would like to know about the knife maker.

Great points. Thank you! I am awaiting some roundballs to go and test shoot it before I do anything else. Currently looking at posts to determine what tools I need to work the wood, etc.

Thank you! I agree. I think this will be a good gun. I am looking forward to working on it. I was told a rat-tail file can work to deepen the swipe-stick channel/bring it closer to the barrel. Trying to figure out how to keep the file straight against the wood and still be able to actually use...

Thanks! I still need to test it. Once I do, I will post on whether it shoots well or not. If it does shoot well, then I will proceed with working on some wood removal and post my progress. Perhaps my endeavor will help others with similar guns.

That is indeed interesting. Would be great to know what wood he used for sure!

That sounds interesting. It's great to find out new things about history, often things we never even expected, or perhaps had a different take on. I like that this forum has so many knowledgeable people and so much great information, as well as providing the opportunity to engage with others of...

Thanks! I actually listen to his podcast sometimes. I looked up your suggestion and will give a good listen. Thanks.

I spoke with Marty and he said the stock is made of Rosewood. I suppose it would be Indian Rosewood. Looking it up, I found: "While Indian Rosewood is known for its strength and durability, it's not considered brittle; rather, it's a dense, hard, and heavy wood, making it challenging to work...

Thank you for the detailed suggestions-they are quite helpful and I totally understand what you mean. I will look at photos to use as guidance for changes. What tools would you recommend? I imagine files and maybe some rasps? A draw knife of some kind? Sand paper, of course... I will...

I definitely appreciate the truth and the facts. But these can be presented in a way that is helpful instead of condescending. While looking for other posts about Indian guns, I found this same person with the same snarky comments-always a negative, know-it-all attitude. That person has a good...

Yeah they were good. They were a bit backed up and were honest about it-contacted me as soon as they had one ready. Marty was quick to get back with me. I will post pictures once I start working on it. I have to see what tools I need.

Thank you. I appreciate that! That's a beautiful gun! I like the crucifix on the stock! I want to personalize mine as well. I'm going to study photos!

Howdy. I have a few old knives and wondering if any would be suitable for a French and Indian War, or earlier, used by someone living with the Abenaki or similar tribes. I am still really new to this, so I welcome input. I'm partial to 1, 5, 6, 7 and 13 & 14. Maybe a handle change on 5, 7. and...

Wow! That's great to hear! Thank you! Looks like I need to remove about a 1/4" of wood! 😄 I'm looking for pictures of good reproductions and originals. Figure I can print them out and do comparisons.

Thank you! Yes it is. I am looking forward to getting some .600 roundballs in a few days and test firing it.

I'm not asking you to lie or BS me, I am asking you to offer your obviously very informed input on how to make this thing better. Is that so difficult to do? Will it ever pass as an authentic fusil de chasse on close inspection? I guess not. But it can at least make an acceptable gun that looks...

Thank you. I know it isn't a very accurate reproduction, but I hope I can at least make it look pretty good, as long as it shoots well.