M&P
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Got the book from Jeff Baron : ''The Underhammer Rifle. It is well explained. Different mechanisms are explained in it
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I want to build an underhammer
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enfield
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This main spring is not from an underhammer type , where the trigger guard is also acting as main spring like the Billinghurst etc. , but from an original , vintage Ruggles patent gun .
Muzzleloaders Builders Supply produces a very nice Billinghurst type parts kit. Need to D &T holes, fit parts, temper the spring, figure out how to attach the tube, locate nipple etc. but the parts are very good quality. Have to do your own wood too. This style of underhammer was exclusively a target gun back in the day so there is no provision for a half cock notch or other safety. You need to create one if you plan to hunt with it or find an extremely patient deer..
Metalshaper
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The Billinghurst action described, was designed for 1.25-1.5" barrels, so take that into consideration. I'm working on one now, that will wear a 1" acf at the breech barrel. I've cut and lowered the top/tang to match closer to the barrel's top flat... currently working to machine and dress the top obliques and sides to a bit closer fit and to remove all of the 'chunky' from the actions heft..
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Metalshaper/Jonathan
Gypsybladesmith
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Good source. I'll keep it for the future. I plan to do this first one with what I got.
Gypsybladesmith
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I found the piece of steel I plan to make this from. Should I forge the trigger and hammer from the same steel? Rough sketch to see if I have enough material before it hits the mill.
The Underhammer Society
https://underhammers.blogspot.com
The above has been shutdown, but you can still go there and read. Lots of interesting information and great rifles.
Gypsybladesmith
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Thanks
Thanks. Good info.
