Modified Pedersoli Kentucky Flintlock Pistol

[Loonhaven]

I've been looking for a .54 cal flintlock pistol to go with my customized Lyman GPR flintlock in .54 cal. I have a .54 GP pistol to match my .54 GPR in percussion. The Pedersoli seemed to fit the bill with some significant changes.

 

[Phil Coffins]

Great improvement!

 

[Loonhaven]

Great improvement!

Thank you.

 

[hawkeye2]

That looks great! I was going to just give it a like but it deserves more.

 

[brazosland]

Really, really nice!

How did you finish the barrel? Looks great in the pics.

 

[Loonhaven]

I originally browned the barrel, then rubbed it down with 0000 steel wool to give it an aged and worn look. It was fairly blotchy so I took it down to the bare metal. Heated the barrel and coated with motor oil. It hasn't been fired so we'll see if if it remains rust free.

 

[Loonhaven]

That looks great! I was going to just give it a like but it deserves more.

I appreciate your comment.

 

[brazosland]

Outstanding work.

 

[MIOutdoorsman]

Wow. That looks amazing. I just ordered that same kit, but this will be my first build so I don’t anticipate doing anything near that level of customization.

 

[pwbsmokey]

Looks great!

 

[Travler]

Thank you for sharing your work. I am trying to figure out how to move up to a flinter pistol. Good ideas you had on this one!

 

[JeffG]

Great job! Handsome pistol.

 

[bore_butter]

i'd have to keep that one on the coffee table, the wood looks awesome.

 

[Loonhaven]

Wow. That looks amazing. I just ordered that same kit, but this will be my first build so I don’t anticipate doing anything near that level of customization.

Just take your time. Look at some original pistols for some inspiration. And don't use a dremel tool on any wood unless you've got nerves of steel.

 

[Loonhaven]

Just take your time. Look at some original pistols for some inspiration. And don't use a dremel tool on any wood unless you've got nerves of steel.

Note: Be very careful when fitting the trigger guard. Mine broke at the rear of the bow. Be sure to heat it thoroughly with a torch and bend gently. I had to order a replacement from DGW. No cost at least.

 

[MIOutdoorsman]

Good tips. UPS says it’ll arrive today.

 

[Loonhaven]

Good tips. UPS says it’ll arrive today.

Good luck with the build.

 

[Notchy Bob]

You did a super job with that pistol, Stephen. I really like the way you half-stocked it.

That looks like a Hawken-style nosecap. Is it sheet metal, or did you pour it? Also, how did you attach the rib? Screws? Solder?

You got a very nice finish on the wood and the metal on this pistol. Strong work?

Notchy Bob

 

[Notchy Bob]

That was supposed to be an exclamation point at the end of my post, not a question mark. I haven't figured out how to go back and edit my posts on this forum.

Notchy Bob

 

[Loonhaven]

You did a super job with that pistol, Stephen. I really like the way you half-stocked it.

That looks like a Hawken-style nosecap. Is it sheet metal, or did you pour it? Also, how did you attach the rib? Screws? Solder?

You got a very nice finish on the wood and the metal on this pistol. Strong work?

Notchy Bob

Thanks Notchy Bob
Nose cap is cast and came with the kit. Underrib is silver soldered. The nose cap design is not the best as it doesn't allow much wood to be inserted. It was supposed to be screwed to barrel. Poor design imho. I drilled, pinned and epoxied it. Won't be coming off soon.