Brown Bess Flints?

[Louisk]

I just acquired a Pedersoli Brown Bess carbine yesterday as a self gifted early birthday present. Went to Track of the Wolf online to get balls, accessories etc. I also intended to get flints but the 1 1/;8 x 1 1/4 flints that the catalog said were the correct size for the Bess were out of stock. It appeared that all the other sized flints were in stock. Is there another good source for flints, or is there a widespread shortage of the large ones? Thanks. I'm new at both smoothbores and flintlocks so I'm sure there will be more questions coming.

 

[dave_person]

Hi,
It will work fine with 1" flints.

dave

 

[blackeagle]

The smaller 1" x 1 1/8" will work. If you want to try your hand at knapping you could get a couple of the 1 1/4' x 1 3/8" and see how it goes.

 

[Louisk]

Thanks, folks. Good to know. I would like to try knapping. Since my last name is Knapp, maybe it's time to resume the family trade.

 

[tenngun]

If you live in a place with chert, a ball peen hammer can make you w pile of usable chips pretty quick sans any knapping talent.
One of the great things about big locks

 

[Louisk]

Thanks tenngun. I live in Alaska. I was just doing a little asking around today and it does appear to be some chert, but it seems to have been found mostly in the Brooks Range about 100 miles or so away from the road system. There is one place in that area that I frequent so I'm going to do some checking.

 

[Ozark Mtn Muzzleloader]

I hope it’s ok to share a link, if not I apologize. These are available & I believe were intended for use with a BB musket. Original 18th Century British and French Flintlock Musket Flints- Sold by the Pound

 

[akroguy]

I hope it’s ok to share a link, if not I apologize. These are available & I believe were intended for use with a BB musket. Original 18th Century British and French Flintlock Musket Flints- Sold by the Pound

I bought two pounds of these. Nice big flints and some in smaller sizes in the bag. Got enough for a lifetime. I'll chip'm down for my Kibler and fowler if I need them. This is a great find especially for those with muskets.

 

[Ozark Mtn Muzzleloader]

I bought a pound just to have. I’ll probably get another too.

 

[Louisk]

Perfect. Thank You! Two pounds of flints on the way.