T/C FireStorm Flintlock Stainless .50cal 26"barrel

[sportster73hp]

They also had a percussion firestorm. Uses 209 primers. While the primer holder works I have a problem with the lock moving and changing the geometry of the hammer. Just a wall hanger for now.

 

[CletusA1]

They also had a percussion firestorm. Uses 209 primers. While the primer holder works I have a problem with the lock moving and changing the geometry of the hammer. Just a wall hanger for now.

Question... Do you think your trigger was a bit heavy right out of the box?

 

[Muddly]

"21st century period correct"
I LOVE it...
If you can find a walnut New Englander stock, I THINK it might work for your Firestorm. Swap out the appropriate metal. The sticking point may be the tang. Look up pics to get a better idea.
As far as the trigger goes, my one Pennsylvania Hunter had a poor trigger. Very heavy...
I have some molybdenum disufide grease, and a dab on the tumbler notches, and the sear arm that bears on the trigger, worked miracles.
Enjoy your Firestorm!

 

[SlidePicker]

When I bought it I was brand new to muzzle loading and none of my other hunting buddies participated in the Flintlock seasons so I had to learn it on my own. The guy behind the counter suggested it as "easy."

I know exactly how "easy" it is to learn on your own. Been there, done that. Still learning.

 

[CletusA1]

"21st century period correct"
I LOVE it...
If you can find a walnut New Englander stock, I THINK it might work for your Firestorm. Swap out the appropriate metal. The sticking point may be the tang. Look up pics to get a better idea.
As far as the trigger goes, my one Pennsylvania Hunter had a poor trigger. Very heavy...
I have some molybdenum disufide grease, and a dab on the tumbler notches, and the sear arm that bears on the trigger, worked miracles.
Enjoy your Firestorm!

Thanks, I'll try that on the trigger mech.

 

[sportster73hp]

Question... Do you think your trigger was a bit heavy right out of the box?

Purchased both used. The percussion is a lot light than the flint. I am a bit biased, i use set triggers on other rifles.

 

[CletusA1]

I know exactly how "easy" it is to learn on your own. Been there, done that. Still learning.

Yes you are correct...learning is a never ending process.

I also got a kick out of your comment, " definitely 21st Century Period correct" as did some others on this thread. Good quip....

 

[ryoung14]

Your pictures reminded me of my percussion Greyhawk. Handy, accurate, and you can't hurt it.

The old-timers were practical men. I like to think that if stainless steel and rynite stocks had existed back in the day, the old-timers would've used them.

 

[CletusA1]

Your pictures reminded me of my percussion Greyhawk. Handy, accurate, and you can't hurt it.

The old-timers were practical men. I like to think that if stainless steel and rynite stocks had existed back in the day, the old-timers would've used them.

 

[CletusA1]

Yes, after your post I did some research on the Greyhawk, looks a lot like mine. Did it have a removeable plug at the rear end of the barrel?

 

[cynthialee]

want to apologize

for some reason I thought it was a sale post

cognitive decline is becoming real for me

 

[CletusA1]

want to apologize

for some reason I thought it was a sale post

cognitive decline is becoming real for me

No worries Cynthialee. All good.