Who made this Jordan 1742 Long Land, and where could I find a barrel?

[TRP]

View attachment IMG_2035.JPGGood day all, more of my Bess folly.

In this case I bought this stock and lock in England. (Although I'm in the U. S.)
The barrel is gone- a casualty of British firearms law where a replica flintlock barrel is still a firearm. My internet research has found mention of a "Jordan" marked long land repro, but no one seems to know who actually made them. This one has "Tempus Fugit" and "Rochester" very lightly and crudely traced on the stock freehand, I assume not by the maker but by an owner.

The barrel channel is full sized, much larger diameter than a Pedersoli replica barrel and set up for 46 inch length.

So, where can I find a replacement barrel? And who made these? Thank you!

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[Clark Badgett]

Who ever engraved Jordan has never looked at an original Iordan lock.

 

[TRP]

No doubt.

 

[stank]

I would say you need to have a barrel custom made for that stock. I have no idea who would do this for you. I did it once and I wouldn’t do it again. Perhaps Bob Hoyt ? Call some of the big suppliers (Track,Dixie) and see if they know someone.
Regards
Stank

 

[dave_person]

Hi,
I think the lock is from a Miroku Bess that somebody modified. Your only choices for a barrel would be the Rifle Shoppe probably pattern 1756 British musket barrel or a custom barrel maker. The old Colerain barrels from suppliers like Track of the Wolf don't seem to be available anymore.

dave

 

[andy52]

If you decide to go with Bobby Hoyt you would most likely have to send him the barrel you have now so he could duplicate it. Just out of curiosity why does the barrel need to be replaced?

 

[stank]

If you decide to go with Bobby Hoyt you would most likely have to send him the barrel you have now so he could duplicate it. Just out of curiosity why does the barrel need to be replaced?

The OP does not have a barrel. It was confiscated by our Red Coat brothers in England. The gun came from England and with a barrel it is illegal there so they remove them.

 

[TRP]

I assume I would have to send the stock for a barrel to be matched, unless it's some known maker's product like a Miroku. But I have no clue to whom to send it, keep the ideas coming thank you!

 

[rich pierce]

The simplest solution is to take the parts you have, get a suitable barrel for an early Bess, and restock it.