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That's more than likely sterling silver. At least that's the only way I've seen that inlay offered on the market. :thumbsup:
Pecatonica Tulle
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Yeah, why the Tulle locks on the market aren't the right size is one of the mysteries of the ages for me..
TOTW even show their original Fusil de Chasse next to one of their replicas in their catalogue and its so OBVIOUSLY a smaller lock...
TOTW even show their original Fusil de Chasse next to one of their replicas in their catalogue and its so OBVIOUSLY a smaller lock...
The 28 balls /lb French gives a ball size as .563 this is from 18th century ball size chart in one of Hamiltons book, as is the bore size tolerences for a gun of 28 ball/lb. .577-.623
there are records of a variety of ball sizes shipped to the gulf coast in the early 18th century in kegs some kegs having a mix of balls in the .56-.58 range and .54-.56 so it is likely they shot a smaller ball than we deem proper today but they work well from my experience, and it would help explain the wide range of bore tolerence, as a very strict bore size require ment would dictate a very limited ball size as well.
there are records of a variety of ball sizes shipped to the gulf coast in the early 18th century in kegs some kegs having a mix of balls in the .56-.58 range and .54-.56 so it is likely they shot a smaller ball than we deem proper today but they work well from my experience, and it would help explain the wide range of bore tolerence, as a very strict bore size require ment would dictate a very limited ball size as well.
Bill, I just picked up on this thread and am currentally building a Tulle kit from Pecatonica. I bought the kit in April and have been working on it very slowly. I'm fitting the butt plate now and then will mount the trigger guard. All that will leave is the ramrod pipes and finishing the stock. I also bought mine in maple and even scarier lefthand :shocked2: :rotf: There aren't a lot of choices for lefthanded locks so I had to take what I could get, a Siler. I had the stock inletted for the lock and with help from the store I bought it through I'm moving along. They have a mentoring program to help new builders. This is also my first build. I can't wait to shoot it as it fits me better than any gun I've ever held. I'll see if I can get some pictures posted.
Jon
Jon
Jon: Thanks for posting. Sure would love to see your Tulle! I think the graceful form and the way the Tulles fit me are what draw me to them, too.
Thanks for that...
I guess in the field you definately DONT want to have to stop and shave a ball down with a knife (they've found balls like that at the Killicrankie battle field) or worse still get a ball stuck halfway down a loaded bore
I guess in the field you definately DONT want to have to stop and shave a ball down with a knife (they've found balls like that at the Killicrankie battle field) or worse still get a ball stuck halfway down a loaded bore
I think those who shoot smoothies mighyt find it interesting to try smaller bals and see how they work, I have had good groups with a .530 ball in a .58 with a patch jyust tight enough to keep the ball from falling out, the first group of five out of my new French hunting gun were loose enough to easily thumb start and push down easily with a wooden rod, guns may vary but a super tight combo may not always be the ticket with a smoothie, I have at times just put an over powder card the the ball and then an over shot card to keep the ball in place, smoothies are a kick only one sight to fool with, very forgiving as to ball/patch combos, out to 60 yds or so many will hold their own with rifles.
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