DIY 12 ga shotgun

[tom in nc]

I have a barrel from a 12 ga breech loading shotgun that I would like to make a breech plug for and build it into a muzzle loader. I believe the breech area is heavy enough to accept a plug and drum/nipple. Anybody done this before? I check the rules before posting and don't believe this is forbidden?

 

[Ezeikel]

get a copy of bill brockways building a muzzle loading shotgun. It shows the how and where of doing the job

 

[Realwarrior]

 

[Ezeikel]

Hi Pilgrim, Ive done just about the same as you but using a lock ,butplate and tang from an old mortimer double that was well past its prime and made a stock in the traditional english style but fitted with a 45 cal octaganal barrel. I modified the standing breech for the single barrell and made a new trigger plate, It shoots well and looks the part

 

[sawyer04]

I had a customer that had a cap lock gun and the mechanics were good, but the barrels were rusted half away. It was a challenge but two old discarded barrels from guns that had the mechanics shot were dismantled, breech plugs from the original gun were installed and the barrels were cleaned and the rib soldered on. It was impressive build. Then I got a hold of a copy of the Recreation of the shot gun and found the idea wasn't new at all.
After getting this book I had to have The recreation of the Kentucky Rifle. Great books, highly recommend.
I buy all the old cartridge relics at auctions and from individuals. 10 to 50 bucks for good barrels I feel is on the cheap, plus a pile of good salvageable parts.

 

[atllaw]

get a copy of bill brockways building a muzzle loading shotgun. It shows the how and where of doing the job

Just ordered one from Amazon today!