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  1. M

    Ketland blunderbuss loads

    Thank you for your thoughts and I think your are correct it is more pistol like then it would seem at first glance. I was thinking of shot rather then ball, but I guess it is experiment time and that should be interesting and enjoyable as I have never fired one of these.
  2. M

    Ketland blunderbuss loads

    Addedum: I took the Blunderbuss out to the shop and measured as best i could. The bore is approx. 69 caliber, the muzzle ID is 1.15 inches, the barrel length is 12 inches and the bore starts about 3-1/2 inches from the muzzle so the effective barrel length is only 9-1/2 inches. I attach a couple...
  3. M

    Ketland blunderbuss loads

    A approximate bore size is .75 caliber I have to take it out to the shop to get an exact bore.
  4. M

    Ketland blunderbuss loads

    Hi, I just joined because you seem like the kind of folks that would be able help answer my question. I have and original Ketland flintlock blunderbuss with the spring loaded bayonet. It's hard to be exact but likely 1800 to 1820 vintage. I am a collector and enjoy firing, with reduced loads...
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