Repro 1620 Matchlock Musket

[bnail]

Nice work!
what was the most difficult part of the build?

 

[Yancey von Yeast]

That is a good question. I would say that coming up with a stock profile that fit me well so that I could be sure I could shoot it well. I have a very long 14 5/8" length of pull. I did lengthen that dimension a bit from the original. Otherwise, it was a pretty smooth build. Making the screws got a bit boring....

 

[bioprof]

Beautiful work. Have fun shooting it.

 

[bioprof]

It looks like you based your matchlock on the same original that I did for mine. You did a much nicer job on yours than I did though.

 

[BillinOregon]

Bioprof: Was hoping you would see this. I have long admired your matchlock as well!

 

[rickystl]

Nice work!! :hatsoff: And I really like the butt stock and the dark stain. Super job. Congrats. Rick. :thumbsup:

 

[Darto]

Excellent!
Does the serpantine jaws adjust, or is that just wedge shaped so all diamters of match can just be slid down until it is tight?
Again, excellent!

 

[Yancey von Yeast]

Good question. They do adjust. When you tighten the thumb screw, it pushes the jaws of the serpentine open. Place the match in and turn it out. This tightens the leaves of the serpentine against the cord.

 

[jsn]

very nice work on this piece :thumbsup: