Slow progress on my .40 build.

[1BadDart]

Tomorrow I'll start assembling the rifle. Today I sealed all the inlets and finished the barrel. It should be makin' smoke in a few days.

 

[garypl]

Looking forward to seeing the complete rifle! What do you use to seal the inlets? I apply some danish oil and let it soak in. When dry I put a coat of lacquer in the lock inlet - dries fast and keeps fouling, water, from making wood in the lock inlet from getting mushy over time.

 

[1BadDart]

I used Minwax wipe on poly, the same finish that I used on the rest of the stock.

 

[1BadDart]

 

[Chris In SE PA]

What is that balsphemus tool in your hand?

18th Century Period Correct Rapid Inletting Tool

 

[frankie]

Great job it will all come together