Tusco-Emilian Matchlock build

[cyten]

Thought for sure I had seen this posted here before, but I cannot find it. A very nice build by a Ukrainian builder

 

[TobJohn]

Very cool! From a glimpse of the inside of the lock, it looks like he used a very simple metal strip as the mainspring. A cool example of how easily that can be done. The builder wearing fatigues at the end brings up the image of a landsknecht storming Russian trenches!

 

[Pukka Bundook]

He's sure big on power tools, Cyten!

Only one I used was electric drill for ramrod home.

 

[cyten]

I'm trying to work out how I'm going to build a matchlock. I read the same article...

What article?

 

[Sam squanch]

You are not going to get much of a barrel for $150 anymore. Especially not a TC if it’s in good condition. A used one may pop up cheap though.

 

[Billy-by-gosh]

I'm trying to work out how I'm going to build a matchlock. I read the same article and I think I'm willing to spend 100-150 for a barrel. Here is an idea I've been thinking about. How about purchasing a flintlock barrel from Thompson Center Arms. They couldn't be more than my 100-150$ limit and then just weld on a flash pan for the matchlock. Then proceed with building the stock and other fitting like normal. Might work out pretty good.

Sounds like a very workable plan! If you are buying from T-C Arms, they seem to have a high opinion of their barrels $$ worth, so you might consider an alternative barrel source to stay in budget (Ebay or ??).
FWIW: Instead of subjecting the breech area to the high heat of welding, I would probably just use soft lead solder to attach your flash pan. Keep us posted on your build and best wishes!

 

[Pukka Bundook]

Only trouble with a straight barrel like that, is you lose the architecture of most originals.
yes, as Billy says, lead solder would work fine for pan, not welding.