I received a dozen of Mr. Pierce's-list member of Missouri- 11/8 musket flints yesterday and they exceeded my expectations. They spark very well in my Brown Bess and all 12 are milspec in that they all have two flat surfaces to fit into the jaw of the cock.
My science teacher, rockhound wife, originally from Central Missouri, tells me they are "chert" which lighter color-white-than the dark gray of English gun flint, but has the same chemical composition as flint. They will be field tested at a Rondezvous this weekend.
My science teacher, rockhound wife, originally from Central Missouri, tells me they are "chert" which lighter color-white-than the dark gray of English gun flint, but has the same chemical composition as flint. They will be field tested at a Rondezvous this weekend.