Building a Fusil de Chasse

[Rob M.]

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 !! Should be shooting it soon ....lll post pics and VDO

 

[wganz]

@Rob M.
Just want to say “Thank you” for the time and effort you put into this thread. Makes the site a lot better.

Best regards,

 

[Rob M.]

@Rob M.
Just want to say “Thank you” for the time and effort you put into this thread. Makes the site a lot better.

Best regards,

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

 

[TDM]

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.

 

[Rob M.]

@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

 

[Bnewberry]

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!

 

[Rob M.]

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

 

[OneHappyCampster]

Looks like something your customer would be proud of. I appreciate you taking the time to share the process with us!

 

[Rob M.]

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 !!

 

[Rob M.]

Looks like something your customer would be proud of. I appreciate you taking the time to share the process with us!

Thanks bud . Hope he likes it . Glad your liking the thread

 

[Rob M.]

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 !

 

[Rob M.]

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

 

[Rob M.]

Shootin her upside down ... 2F load and prime

 

[WALT53]

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.

 

[Rob M.]

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 !

 

[Polecat_Tom]

Shootin her upside down ... 2F load and prime

That is outstanding.

 

[Rob M.]

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.

 

[Rob M.]

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 .....

 

[Cayman like]

Looks like all that dang sanding paid off. Beautiful smooth stock and finish. Fast ignition, just great!

 

[WALT53]

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.