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  1. Commodore Swab

    Flintlock not fully striking/closing...any suggestions??

    Common issue, 2 solutions or a combination of the two. The frizzen toe can be reshaped and or the frizzen spring lightened. Reshaping the toe will change the point of opening but will reduce contact duration. Reducing the frizzen spring tension will allow the main to overpower the frizzen...
  2. Commodore Swab

    Flint works loose after multiple shots

    There is no need to cut it so it goes around the cock as pictured. The void behind the top jaw screw is for the leather. I discovered this from a pistol recovered from a 300 year old shipwreck. Total time capsule.
  3. Commodore Swab

    Flint works loose after multiple shots

    If you notice there is a section of the cock that is cut away behind the top jaw screw. This is for the leather, punch a couple holes in thinner leather and run the screw thru the leather. This locks the leather into place. Many lock builders incorporate the void without knowing why it is there.
  4. Commodore Swab

    Only one gun allowed!

    The assumption typically is that it would be used for hunting/survival however it might be totally different results if it's just for fun.
  5. Commodore Swab

    Only one gun allowed!

    So no blunderbuss or cannon options? I have one im building combination 50 rifle, 62 smooth, and 38 rifle. For a single piece that would be my choice.
  6. Commodore Swab

    FOR SALE Cased queen Ann pistols new price. Pair or single

    My first thought was pendersoli but pendersoli doesn't have a turn off barrel. Or at least every one I've seen didn't. What's their story, embellished pendersoli with new barrels?
  7. Commodore Swab

    Sometimes you forget that you can just start over

    I have done this on many, often letting it sit overnight before rubbing back. Sometimes as part of the rubbing back I'll tumble the lock parts in walnut shell, works wonders for getting in those little places.
  8. Commodore Swab

    Crack in Becky’s Frizzen

    You could try welding then treating with kasenit or cherry red. Or putting a shoe on it. Another is to tig with piano wire. If you are going to replace it regardless there's no harm in trying.
  9. Commodore Swab

    Nepalese gunflints

    They are large and in general dull if they are what I am thinking of
  10. Commodore Swab

    How many shots in a row without picking or wiping pan ?

    Testing a lock without powder in the barrel (without a blast out the vent) my record without any cleaning is 69 before a misfire.
  11. Commodore Swab

    Get your deer tested

    We have cwd in our country and the result is a better hunting season with increased limits. Sort of runs contrary to banning hunting. None of my hunter friends are the slightest bit concerned. Like with cwd it isn't about whether or not it's real or bad. The truth in both instances is that...
  12. Commodore Swab

    And it begins...

    If needed you can add to or reshape your side plate. A small oxygen account torch and brazing rod is the ticket. Work a "drop" in at a time removing the heat just when the plate melts. Don't be afraid to build it up as it is easy to grind/sand down.
  13. Commodore Swab

    Do you have to do an FFL transfer of a muzzleloader in Va. ??

    How does this relate to calibers over .50? I was sure the atf had something about over 50 being a destructive device or ??? fortunately muzzleloaders were exempt as they aren't "classified" as firearms.
  14. Commodore Swab

    Introduction

    Nice name, welcome
  15. Commodore Swab

    SOLD Blunderbuss parts

    Pm sent
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