Carl in France
40 Cal
- Joined
- Sep 4, 2020
- Messages
- 137
- Reaction score
- 148
I have been thinking recently about a new flintlock to have a bit of fun with and lo and behold a friend turns up with an old duck gun that is in serious need of repair so I guess my need will be satisfied over the next few months as the stock is totally gone and a new one will have to be made. An interesting project for when (and if ) the weather gets cooler! We have had a ridiculously long and hot summer here in France and I think I forget what rain looks like!
The gun is placed next to my Enfield no 5 for size comparison. I have had a look over it and all is there , the bore is clear and the flash hole unobstructed and there is minimal rust so I think the metal will be the easiest to restore, the stock though will be interesting.
A quick measurement of the bore has it at .960.
Any tips for stock building will be well appreciated.
Cheers all. Keep well.
The gun is placed next to my Enfield no 5 for size comparison. I have had a look over it and all is there , the bore is clear and the flash hole unobstructed and there is minimal rust so I think the metal will be the easiest to restore, the stock though will be interesting.
A quick measurement of the bore has it at .960.
Any tips for stock building will be well appreciated.
Cheers all. Keep well.