bpflint2007
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Hey everyone. Picked this up at a local show over the weekend, mostly as a project. I can’t however figure anything out about this online and wanted to see what anyone has to say about this.
The only marking says “Germany” on the lock and the lock plate itself seems to be made of aluminum. Half cock is great, trigger pull is great, however my 5/8” Tom Fuller flints don’t create spark but they do drag along the frizzen. This is my first flintlock but I have a Pedersoli Kentucky flinter rifle on the way and hopefully that will be here before the weekend is over.
I know this is a repro and probably worth less than I paid. Not trying to turn a potential sow’s ear into a silk purse but I definitely would like to shoot this if it is safe to do so. I can’t remove the barrel as the barrel band has a blind pin holding it in so I can’t verify if the breech is welded like some Japanese Tower pistols were or if it is threaded. If it is safe to shoot, would I get better spark with a larger flint or should I harden/temper the frizzen? Also note in the pics, the frizzen was not closed all the way and it actually seals fffg in the pan just fine.
I imagine after I remove the blind pin it will be fitted by me with a proper pin that facilitates easier disassembly. Anyway, any comments, questions, concerns welcome! Now here’s the pics.
The only marking says “Germany” on the lock and the lock plate itself seems to be made of aluminum. Half cock is great, trigger pull is great, however my 5/8” Tom Fuller flints don’t create spark but they do drag along the frizzen. This is my first flintlock but I have a Pedersoli Kentucky flinter rifle on the way and hopefully that will be here before the weekend is over.
I know this is a repro and probably worth less than I paid. Not trying to turn a potential sow’s ear into a silk purse but I definitely would like to shoot this if it is safe to do so. I can’t remove the barrel as the barrel band has a blind pin holding it in so I can’t verify if the breech is welded like some Japanese Tower pistols were or if it is threaded. If it is safe to shoot, would I get better spark with a larger flint or should I harden/temper the frizzen? Also note in the pics, the frizzen was not closed all the way and it actually seals fffg in the pan just fine.
I imagine after I remove the blind pin it will be fitted by me with a proper pin that facilitates easier disassembly. Anyway, any comments, questions, concerns welcome! Now here’s the pics.
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