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It looks amazing. So cool to watch it from start to finish, you make it look quick and easy. I assume this gun is commissioned, and has a home waiting for it, lucky dog. Can’t wait to see it shoot.
Thank you bud . My guns get better looking the further you get from them :) Yeah , this one is going to a fellow in Missouri unless he doesnt like it when I send him the " finished " pictures . Kinda hoping he doesn't ....then I have a Fusil de Chasse !! :D Should be shooting it soon ....lll post pics and VDO
 
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Just want to say “Thank you” for the time and effort you put into this thread. Makes the site a lot better.

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Well thanks bud , your welcome . Thats very kind of ya . I'm glad you all have been enjoying some of my builds . I love talking trade guns but no one local even knows what one is let alone wants to hear about a build or their history , etc. so this has been really great for me too , an outlet for my work and passion . I had no idea if anyone would like these building threads or not ...glad a few of you do :)
 
Well thanks bud , your welcome . Thats very kind of ya . I'm glad you all have been enjoying some of my builds . I love talking trade guns but no one local even knows what one is let alone wants to hear about a build or their history , etc. so this has been really great for me too , an outlet for my work and passion . I had no idea if anyone would like these building threads or not ...glad a few of you do :)
@wganz was spot on. Your building threads are enjoyable and quite the learning experience. Definite benefit for the forum.
 
@wganz was spot on. Your building threads are enjoyable and quite the learning experience. Definite benefit for the forum.
Thanks bud . As I told you before it fills a void for me and ...Im no expert builder but perhaps someone sees a way I do something and it helps them out . A scratch build is a long drawn out task but I'd love to see more folks build their own guns , save some big bucks , have a good learning experience and building stories. I have been VERY surprised anyone likes my posts , er um " threads " so its been pretty cool for me . Good meeting you guys too
 
I have been wanting a smoothbore flintlock for a couple of years. Your threads about building inspire and entertain! You have a certain aesthetic and approach what some term, “workmanlike” approach to building that is a little unique and fun. Keep it up please!
 
I have been wanting a smoothbore flintlock for a couple of years. Your threads about building inspire and entertain! You have a certain aesthetic and approach what some term, “workmanlike” approach to building that is a little unique and fun. Keep it up please!
Why thank you bud . You all are great ... Thx :) Unique eh? Ive always heard it put another way ! LOL :D
 
First two shot under my belt ... Fast ignition ... I VDO 'd the second shot . Be downloading it next . Gonna shoot it a few more times then have to go back to work ...meh :/ then gotta disassemble it and get to browning the parts ....3 shots now , she's a sweety !! :)
 

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Second shot out of the Fusil . Haven't even proofed it yet . I'm up to a dozen shots through it now ,LOL ! TDM ...loving my powder measure ! Man ! This Fusil is d@mn FAST and sweet ! Lordy ! Its good to be an insane middle aged hillbilly gunbuilder ! :D
 

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Man !! She cracks like a rifle shootin round ball ! :) gotta get a VDO of it shootin upside down then gotta quit playing and get back to work on her , tear it apart , front sight and start browning parts ..... meh
 

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Shootin her upside down ... 2F load and prime
That was sweat Robyou sure got the ignition and building down to a science.Hope you keep up with posts on your buildskeeps us all interested in the fine art of smooth bore flint locks.And all the help you give and information is priceless.👍
 
That was sweat Robyou sure got the ignition and building down to a science.Hope you keep up with posts on your buildskeeps us all interested in the fine art of smooth bore flint locks.And all the help you give and information is priceless.👍
Thanks bud . Sure was great to finally get the chance to shoot her and she didn't disappoint . I have plenty more guns to build ! :)
 
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Thanks ...Sure is fun and gratifying hearing her roar finally ! . That first shot was perfect , I knew I had a good un ...fun shootin it , hated to tear it all apart . Gotta let it sit and the all the parts to brown . I'll work on the Carolina gun while the browning process is going on ...
That is outstanding.
 
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Gotter all tore down ....meh ....Now to clean up all the iron parts and start browning them , got a little inletting touch up to do on the T.G. , solder on the front blade , clean up some mold lines and sprue marks , etc. Slap on the browning and let er set .....
 

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Gotter all tore down ....meh ....Now to clean up all the iron parts and start browning them , got a little inletting touch up to do on the T.G. , solder on the front blade , clean up some mold lines and sprue marks , etc. Slap on the browning and let er set .....
Can’t wait to see a picture of it all done even if the picture doesn’t do it justice.
 

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