Clay Smith Trade Gun Build

[Comfortably_Numb]

I could engrave that sideplate for you.

 

[TDM]

I could engrave that sideplate for you.

Thank you for the offer, I just may take you up on it.

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

Get the gun finished then send it to me. Won't take me long to do. I could do the rest of the brass mounts too.

 

[TDM]

Taking a break. Mainly organized parts and pieces today. Resharpened some chisels. Did a little inletting around the breech, but mostly marking high spots. I disassembled the lock and addressed the mainspring. I was able to file off the trash, then got it sanded and polished. Still a shame the spring needed that much attention.

 

[Fisherking]

Thank you for the offer, I just may take you up on it.

That offer has to be similar to winning the lottery!

 

[Trot]

I would take up Comfortably numb on the engraving offer rather than getting another one. The shape and style of the plate changed over time and you want to keep it to the right era.

 

[TDM]

I would take up Comfortably numb on the engraving offer rather than getting another one. The shape and style of the plate changed over time and you want to keep it to the right era.

The early English guns only used the flat sheet brass serpents. There are good photos of these in For Trade & Treaty. No doubt Comfortably Numb can do the engraving better than me, but I’d like to try it. Can always get another to send him.

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

Get the gun finished then send it to me. Won't take me long to do. I could do the rest of the brass mounts too.

All I would need are the parts, not the whole gun.

 

[TDM]

All I would need are the parts, not the whole gun.

Very generous of you, I’m going to get an extra side plate so when I screw the 1st one up you can throw me a life rope and do the other.

 

[Brokennock]

Very generous of you, I’m going to get an extra side plate so when I screw the 1st one up you can throw me a life rope and do the other.

With all do respect,,, and admiration for your determination to try it yourself,,,, given such a generous offer from @Comfortably_Numb why not have him do the one you have and give it a try on the replacement one you order? If yours comes out to your standard you will still always have the one he did as a keepsake/trophy with a cool story behind it.

 

[TDM]

With all do respect,,, and admiration for your determination to try it yourself,,,, given such a generous offer from @Comfortably_Numb why not have him do the one you have and give it a try on the replacement one you order? If yours comes out to your standard you will still always have the one he did as a keepsake/trophy with a cool story behind it.

That’s a good idea.

 

[TDM]

All I would need are the parts, not the whole gun.

I emailed Clay to find out if he makes or sources the side plates and wrist plate. I’m going to order a couple more. I’d very much like to take you up on your kind offer.

 

[WALT53]

I emailed Clay to find out if he makes or sources the side plates and wrist plate. I’m going to order a couple more. I’d very much like to take you up on your kind offer.

Relax my friend,don’t get fretful about the little stuff like the spring, remember you ordered a kit not a finished gun .Theres supposed to be some clean up and polishing just not as much Rob did in his build .Have fun with it and take your time and enjoy your build.walt

 

[TDM]

Not getting fretful over anything. And I’m very much used to tuning my locks. The mainspring has a rather high level of importance in the performance of a lock and I was able to correct the poor finish. Not sure what your statement has to do with that quote. Anyway thanks for your interest.

 

[WALT53]

I could engrave that sideplate for you.

Sir I would like to be able to sit down with you and pot of coffee and pick your brain.And a book to write it all down.just saying cause we don’t have any hear with knowledge of bp like you .Walt

 

[TDM]

Just about finished inletting the barrel. Still have a high spot I’m chasing where the barrel makes the transition to round. Working slow, just using small files, small chisels, and sandpaper wrapped around a 1/2” dowel. Knocking off for the day now.

 

[TDM]

@Comfortably_Numb, tried to send you a PM, but the site said you weren’t excepting any.

 

[PathfinderNC]

All I would need are the parts, not the whole gun.

^^^ This is probably the kindest and most generous thing I’ve read in these forums.

 

[TDM]

^^^ This is probably the kindest and most generous thing I’ve read in these forums.

I’m flattered, humbled, and surprised all at the same time. Hope it works out.

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

@Comfortably_Numb, tried to send you a PM, but the site said you weren’t excepting any.

That's odd. Go to mikebrooksflintlocks.com and drop me an email when you get a chance.