SOLD . 50 KENTUCKIAN Carbine Length Flintlock

[BigSkyRambler]

This is a neat little rifle that needs just a little TLC. It is an Italian made .50 KENTUCKIAN imported by Euroarms. Its 28 " barrel has slow twist, maybe 1:66ish. Bore has light pitting that has gotten better with scrubbing. Metal finish is very good. I think stock is European walnut. It is in overall good condition. There are three indents on right side of wrist that I thought was a repair, but can find no cracks. Kill Marks? LOP is 13". The case colored lock has a few easy to fix issues. First, the front lock bolt is a replacement with a small nut. Second, the frizzen is a little loose. Can be shimmed, I imagine. And third, the frizzen spring needs to be heated and opened up to make frizzen "snappier." Sparks good, but doesn't kick the frizzen back. Priced to reflect these issues. $275 + Shipping.

 

[BigSkyRambler]

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[rabidhamster]

Hi, so if I'm reading this correctly, this is a functional firearm, ready to shoot, and the main issues are more quality-of-life? Although I've never worked on a flintlock before, things like shimming and adjusting the spring all sound very doable mechanically, and might serve as a good introduction for me to flintlock mechanics. A tiny bit of barrel pitting is also something I've dealt with before.

Basically, aside from those two main issues, do you think this would work as an inexpensive entry into muzzle loading, or should I save my pennies for something else? Otherwise, I'd be interested!

 

[BigSkyRambler]

Hi, so if I'm reading this correctly, this is a functional firearm, ready to shoot, and the main issues are more quality-of-life? Although I've never worked on a flintlock before, things like shimming and adjusting the spring all sound very doable mechanically, and might serve as a good introduction for me to flintlock mechanics. A tiny bit of barrel pitting is also something I've dealt with before.

Basically, aside from those two main issues, do you think this would work as an inexpensive entry into muzzle loading, or should I save my pennies for something else? Otherwise, I'd be interested!

I honestly believe that this is a rifle easily put into service using basic skills and one replacement lock screw. I simply am too busy to work on the guns I sell as I would like.

 

[rabidhamster]

Well dang, I guess I'll be making this my first muzzle-loader, then! Let me know how you'd like to proceed!

 

[BigSkyRambler]

Well dang, I guess I'll be making this my first muzzle-loader, then! Let me know how you'd like to proceed!

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[rabidhamster]

Rifle arrived today, extremely well packed and in good condition! Thanks again.