Does anyone have photos of inline or underhammer flintlocks to post?

[Larry (Omaha)]

I visited with one of my muzzleloading gun makers this week. In our discussion about our favorite hobby he mentioned that there were inline and underhammer flintlocks made. The inline really had a flash in the face issue. The vent was perpendicular going up. He also mentioned that the underhammer had pins in the frizzen that unlocked when the hammer was cocked. These pins prevented accidental opening of the frizzen which of course would dump the prime. Anyone here have photos?
Flintlocklar

 

[dd832]

Molenbeck .70 cal x 42-1/2 in. barrel








Mike

 

[dd832]

Here's a couple of new made underhammer flinters






and the last one


as Porky Pig used to say "a th- th- th- that's all folks"

Mike

 

[tnlonghunter]

This little pistol belongs to a friend of mine. It's one of a few originals that are family heirlooms. It's the only inline flinter I've ever seen. I can easily see why an inline flintlock long gun would be a problem with putting the flash right in your face. But I doubt that would really be an issue on a pistol.

 

[dave_person]

Here is an 18th century inline flintlock from Bohemia. The stock is covered with tortoise shell.

dave

 

[Tumbledown]

Simply amazing...the depth of knowledge and resources in this group is a treasure!

 

[Notchy Bob]

Who would have thought? A under hammer flintlock! I had never seen or heard of such a thing!

Would the Hall breechloading flintlocks be considered "in lines"? I don't have a clear picture in my head of how these operate.

Notchy Bob

 

[Rató:rats]

Is inline and boxlock synonymous?

 

[nit wit]

Google Hall rifle made in Maine.
Nit Wit

 

[Larry (Omaha)]

Molenbeck .70 cal x 42-1/2 in. barrel


Mike

Mike,
Thanks for posting those fine photos! I am sure there are many on this forum who will be surprised at what some of our ancestors actually made.
Flintlocklar

 

[Larry (Omaha)]

Here is an 18th century inline flintlock from Bohemia. The stock is covered with tortoise shell.

dave

OK, whereeeeees the hammer and flint?? How about a little help Dave? Very nice indeed!
Flintlocklar

 

[tenngun]

Ideas are old, often making them work in the realm of contemporary technology was hard. First lever action was a Wheelock and Good king Harry had a matchlock revolver.

 

[Squatch84]

March 2011 issue of Muzzle Blasts has an article where they recreate one, The Moravek design.

 

[user 48679]

OK, whereeeeees the hammer and flint?? How about a little help Dave? Very nice indeed!
Flintlocklar

It looks like the "hammers" are actually enclosed strikers the ignite/spark internally - they are apparently cocked via the sliding knobs on the side(s).

 

[dd832]

this sketch should answer your questions.

Mike

 

[toot]

so all that is new is all old,!?it all has been done before! WOW! have we rely progressed?

 

[Grenadier1758]

I find it interesting to see the coil springs in the lock. Very great information.

 

[Blitz]

Here's a couple of new made underhammer flinters
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and the last one
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as Porky Pig used to say "a th- th- th- that's all folks"

Mike

Wow my head hurts! Underhammer flintlocks , in line flintlocks breech loading flintlocks, coil spring flint locks, 15-16 century peep sights , revolving ,sliding chambers etc, etc,etc., ingenuity and workmanship amazing . We probably should look a bit harder at Neanderthal beings, things that are coming to light !

Buzz

 

[ohio ramrod]

I haven't any pictures to post. But I did have the chance to fire an underhammer flintlock several years ago. You definitely wanted leather sleaves and glove. There was no flash in the face but it flashed your wrist and fingers heavily.

 

[Eterry]

Who would have thought? A under hammer flintlock! I had never seen or heard of such a thing.

Would the Hall breechloading flintlocks be considered "in lines"? I don't have a clear picture in my head of how these operate.

NotchyBob







NotchyBob, the Hall is a perfect example of an inline flintlock, and was later made in percussion.

I've read where American troops in Mexico during American-Mexican war took the breech from the Hall 54 cal and carried it on their person as a conceled weapon.
I bet that made a noise!!