Flintlock marked Buchele

[4570tc]

I picked up a flintlock with the cursive name on it of Buchele. It is new not hardened except for the springs, I think it will take the older size flint, 5/8 X 5/8"

Here are some pic of the markings on both sides. I have hardened thew parts and fit the pan, looks like a nice little lock? any info on will be appreciated!

TYA

 

[BoomStick]

William Buchele was a highly regarded maker. A search in the forums here will turn up dozens of posts about him and his guns. That's likely a handmade lock, as the time he was active there weren't many sources for parts.

 

[sdilts]

Buchele wrote the book "Recreating the American Longrifle". Check it out.

 

[4570tc]

I picked up a flintlock with the cursive name on it of Buchele. It is new not hardened except for the springs, I think it will take the older size flint, 5/8 X 5/8"

Here are some pic of the markings on both sides. I have hardened thew parts and fit the pan, looks like a nice little lock? any info on will be appreciated!

TYA

Well I did a little experimenting and measuring, looks like I will need the 5/8 x 5/8 flints?

Now if flints will ever be available again?

 

[4570tc]

Well I did a little experimenting and measuring, looks like I will need the 5/8 x 5/8 flints?

Now if flints will ever be available again?

 

[EC121]

Get what ever you can and grind them to fit.
I bought flints in bags of 50. No shortage for me.

 

[4570tc]

Get what ever you can and grind them to fit.
I bought flints in bags of 50. No shortage for me.

What type of grinder would a guy use to cut flint?

 

[Phil Coffins]

Go to Harbor Freight and get a diamond stone. That will cut the flint down in short order.

 

[EC121]

Search for Mizzy wheels. They have various grits. They go on a Dremel.

 

[James Kibler]

I've seen this same lock design several times over the years. Don't think it is handmade, but a small production job. In his time, Buchele was well respected. His book Recreating the American Longrifle is what I learned from early on.

 

[Wirehair]

I've seen this same lock design several times over the years. Don't think it is handmade, but a small production job. In his time, Buchele was well respected. His book Recreating the American Longrifle is what I learned from early on.

Jim,

That is the ONE thing we have in common with regard to rifle building.