flintlock

Hello, I am quite new to the world of antique firearms but have always wanted a Committee of Safety musket. I came across this one and I'd greatly appreciate any information you may be able to provide about it. The description is as follows: Revolutionary War “Committee of Safety” .70 Cal...

I recently got an old flintlock fowler that needs some work to restore. It's pretty long with a 53" barrel and 70" overall length and has a EIC 1779 lock. The metal parts are pretty rough so I was planning on doing a caustic bath to restore it. I also got a borescope and took some pictures...

I have a Kentucky/ Lancaster rifle in 45 cal that I am looking to sale. I am not an expert on these rifles but do know a little about it. I have not shot it and doesn’t appear to have been used, if so not much use. It was handmade by F Burton of NC sometime in the 1970s. Has a gorgeous maple...

Recently took a trip to the Wallace Collection in London, look at these beauties 💂🏼

Hi everyone, I picked this old relic up in a collection I bought about a year ago. Looks like it must have been stuck in a very, very damp basement for 200 years. I believe that it's an early English import, but I'm not sure what it may be exactly. The lock is about 6in long with a pretty...

it's been frustrating for me trying to replace the flint. when i go to tighten the jaws the pressure pushes the flint and leather out. does anyone know any ideas to fix?

Hi, thanks for letting me join the Forum. I inherited my dad's rifle it was hanging on his wall my whole life. I can't seem to find any information on it whatsoever. The only markings are a couple of stamps and on the top of the barrels and gold is something in Spanish I think it's someone's...

A great day at Camp Raven Knob today. Among many other actiities, I demonstrated shooting some flintlocks to the Scouts and leaders. Here's a little clip of me shooting my Fusil de Chasse. I like the vortex ring coming out the touch hole, and the sound of the ball striking the metal target.

It is finished! Thanks - Many thanks to those who most graciously answered my numerous questions as I built my first flintlock rifle kit. I've named her "Charlene" (I name all my rifles), and she's a pretty gal. The Kit - The wood and parts provided by Kibler were of excellent quality; the...

Hi everyone I've this flintlock and I would like to identify it. It looks very similar to a Barnett Do you've any idea? Thankyou

Any ideas how this would actually work?

1in48 twist 24in barrel and a plasticstock and fiberoptic sights. This thing is a sin 10x over. Still love it tho. I bought it on sale brand new for 300$ honestly too much but well worth it to me. The lock is good sparks very well. I found on mine the hammer sits a little too close to the...

For sale & a very RARE find! King William IV saddle carbine lock. Has a slide safety and an "internal" frizzen spring. The lock plate measures 5.5 inches overall and is marked with a crown, W.R., TOWER and dated 1835. Fully functional with patina intact and correct internal maker markings...

I have a custom made 50 cal rifle measuring 58 inches, Have cap lock and flintlock conversions for it. Deer antler inlay and curly maple stock. Two Siler locks and Green mountain barrel. Adjustable double set trigger. Has my initials engraved in the top of the barrel. Price is $800. Located...

Greetings all, I am offering up for sale my beautiful Tim Williams Early Lancaster Flintlock Fowler. This stunning smoothbore is in excellent condition overall and an amazing shooter. The rifles stock features some nice carving, which is subtle and charming without making the rifle look...

Some say that Napoleonic or Late 18th century Flintlock muskets are less accurate than older matchlocks because of the impact of striking a fan with a flintlock (Many of these claims come from online enthusiasts who have never actually fired a real flintlock or matchlock) Could this be true?

First week of flintlock here in Pennsylvania was fun and also frustrating. I learned quickly that I had not practiced enough with the flintlock, because I missed several deer at rock throwing distance, like 40 yards. One was a doe I missed three separate times with two different flintlocks...

This cool hooked breech percussion tang is part of a collection of parts assembled by a member here, who sold me his rifle “kit”. Because I’m going to make his gun into flintlock and not percussion, I’m looking for the flint version of this tang. If such a thing was ever made historically, or...

Hey everybody. Bought myself a Lyman Great Plains .50 flint awhile back. Went out and shot it, works great. Brought it home, took it apart to the best of my abilities, cleaned and oiled it. Problem is, I removed the lock to oil and clean, and fully unseated the stone to clean jaws as well...

With first-light beginning to scatter the darkness of night, I can faintly see the buckskin shapes of the magnificent Wapiti moving quietly through the sage. The wind is perfectly in my favor. The lightly falling rain has softened the land, and silenced most of it's sounds. The smell of elk is...