Percussion, ok I get it, but...

[Nazgul58]

If you have both flint and cap are you a switch hitter???

Don

 

[William Lincoln]

Any chance of pics of that gun? Who made it etc. Thanks

 

[Are. M.]

Double Barrel Double Ignition

Just what in the fresh, Alabama, Betty Crocker, cousin kissin' hell is this and where did you get it?

 

[cornstalk]

If you have both flint and cap are you a switch hitter???

Don

I hope you mean baseball

 

[cornstalk]

Any chance of pics of that gun? Who made it etc. Thanks

Ok give me a day to take some good pictures and I’ll post them and what I know, which isn’t a lot, in the Smoothbore forum.

 

[sportster73hp]

Would like to see a video of it being used. This is an interesting concept. One lock and barrel would be hard enough

 

[Fess0718]

First thing that popped in my head is that it might be a salesman’s sample. If I was trying to get someone to switch over, it might be a useful tool to showcase features and benefits.

 

[cornstalk]

Here is a Link to more pictures and a little info about this gun.

 

[Boomerang]

I guess if you used both at the same time, you would have pretty reliable ignition!

 

[Uncle Miltie]

What is it that shoots both percussion and flint? I only have percussion and am interested in a flintlock.

They really made them in the old days. This rifle was made in PA.

 

[TDM]

Learn something new every day

 

[Johnny Tremain]

percussion lights faster.

You know thats poppy cock. Ill race my Chambers Late Ketland against any production cap lock.

Helps to have the fastest flintlock made.

 

[tallPercshooter]

I've only used percussion guns. Often thought about getting a flinter, but heard flints only last 6-8 shots and then have to be re-chipped or whatever the term is, just seems like one more finicky step I am not willing to do.

 

[Rifleman1776]

I've only used percussion guns. Often thought about getting a flinter, but heard flints only last 6-8 shots and then have to be re-chipped or whatever the term is, just seems like one more finicky step I am not willing to do.

Number of shots varies greatly depending on quality of the flints and quality of the lock. Some flints will last a long time. I have used German swan flints for many years on a quality lock. They lasted so long I didn't even think about when they might need changing. There is no specific answer to your question. Just follow the threads on this forum, flints and flint locks are discussed (and cussed) frequently.

 

[Rod Man]

I've only used percussion guns. Often thought about getting a flinter, but heard flints only last 6-8 shots and then have to be re-chipped or whatever the term is, just seems like one more finicky step I am not willing to do.

What the “Rifleman” says is correct, as long as you set it up correctly. People that experience the low count in shots usually have the flint hitting the frizzen too square and are literally smashing the flint. Which is bad for the frizzen as well. I’ve shot mine over 30 or 40 times with only a little tap here and there to freshen the edge.

RM

 

[Pete G]

Most quality locks will go about 100+ on one flint.