flatcreek
40 Cal
Pull the trigger.Title.
Pull the trigger.Title.
Well it's online so I can't exactly do that. Also doesn't have a flint.Pull the trigger.
If I was buying an expensive (over $1000) 'limited addition' or "obsolete" model flintlock, my offer would be contingent on a three day inspection/return period (you pay the return shipping if unsatisfied.) That way, if it is not right, you are not stuck. If the seller is confident the gun is just as they describe, they should have not issue with it.
ADK Bigfoot
Do it!I was mistaken it has a 3 day inspection period.
@1General_Grant, if you do buy that Charleville, then do get some flints to have on hand to make sure it sparks while you have the three day trial. The Track of the Wolf Eng-8 flints are listed as the recommended size for a Charleville. Wow, the prices sure have gone up.
https://www.trackofthewolf.com/List/Item.aspx/141/1/flint-eng-8
If you can, get some black powder (GOEX, Schuetzen) 2Fg or 3Fg, no substitute black powder (Pyrodex, 777, et al), to use if you can get to the range to fire off a few rounds.
With the larger military sized lock, the coarser powder will work in the pan.
Even if you don't buy that gun, get some supplies so you can check out the gun you do eventually buy.
@1General_Grant,
You will want soft supple leather with a bit of cushion. A lot of cheap leather will do.
Finding powder can be more of a problem. I like Graf's and Sons in Mexico. Missouri. I can't justify suggesting you buy 4 pounds of powder at this stage in your experience. You might try Traveler's Antiques and Trading in Claude, Texas. There may be other vendors closer to you where you can buy one pound of powder. One pound would be enough for up to 80 shots with a modest load.
Hopefully, some Forum members from Texas will help you out.
It happens often!Please be POSITIVE that the barrel was not left loaded before you test for sparks with the lock in the rifle or smoothbore. I have purchased used Muzzloader and found a couple that had active loads in the barrels. Be careful.
Haven't lubricated or polished yet, but I will. I've tried moving the flint around too. See video below@1General_Grant, at half cock is the leading edge of the flint about 1/8" from the face of the frizzen? Have the moving parts of the lock been lubricated? Is the flint positioned in the jaws to scrape the frizzen or bash it? Is the frizzen testing on the flint or has the flint stopped the scrape before the frizzen flips open?
First step is to adjust the position of the flint. Then report your observations back to us. The lock may need a bit of polishing and lubrication on the moving parts. No metal removal, just removal of any burs and rough spots whets parts meet or rotate.
Then your purchase price should reflect that. I would offer $400 less than asking price - if the seller says no then I'd pass on the gun but it's your money do as you please.It's as is,
Then your purchase price should reflect that. I would offer $400 less than asking price - if the seller says no then I'd pass on the gun but it's your money do as you please.
Well my comment is moot now so enjoy your musket ___.
I will.@1General_Grant, be sure to let us know how that rifle performs once the lock has been tuned.
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