Cambier flintlock

[pargent]

NO NO leave it as it is please.Any attempt at cleaning this up will greatly diminish it's value both in money and history .
NB people who over clean and over repair original pieces are banished to spend eternity with sodomites . :nono:

 

[G.William]

should I install and where would I find a proper flint for this gun?

 

[Capt. Jas.]

This to me looks like a middling Netherlandish gun from a region with German influence.

 

[BillinOregon]

If the barrel and flash hole are in proper order, I certainly would consider firing the gun with a modest charge. By all means mount a flint.
It is really lovely.

 

[G.William]

Would love to. Is there a good source for a proper flint? The barrel is clean and the flash hole open.
I've never shot black powder, but have experience with almost every other type of gun. Will look into any clubs that are in my area for proper procedure.
I guess they, if there is one near by, will have a supply of flints.
Thanks to all for all your thoughts.
G.W.

 

[KABAR2]

here are a few off the top of my head...
http://www.trackofthewolf.com/Search.aspx?search=flints

http://www.logcabinonline.com/index1.html
http://www.gggodwin.com/SearchResults.asp

 

[Zonie]

If your planning on shooting your gun, go to our Flintlock area of the forum.

You'll find more information about shooting a flintlock there than you ever wanted to know.

The most important thing is that only real black powder will work reliably in a flintlock.

The synthetic black powder replacements like Pyrodex, Seven7seven, etc are made for percussion guns and will misfire.

If your lucky you can find real black powder at a local gunstore but you will have to ask for it.
They cannot have it sitting out on a shelf like the phony black and smokeless powders because of Federal regulations.

 

[rickystl]

Hi William. The best source I can think of is to just box up the gun and send it to ME. I'll fit the right size flint and leather for you. Shouldn't take me more than 2 or 3 months! :rotf:
Nice looking pistol. Rick. :thumbsup:

 

[G.William]

You got it Rick, It's being put in an envelope this morning. I'll make sure it's taped up real well as to not fall out. Oh of course, return postage prepaid. I'll send it the day before yesterday.

 

[Captjoel]

A very nice pistol Mr. William! I see that several possible locals for it's manufacture have been brought up by some of this forums best experts. About all I can add is a plausable possibility of a Russian origin. Some fine similar work is known to have come out of Tula in the early to mid 18th century. The gunsmiths working there were from all over Europe including northern Italy (Bresica), France, Germanic territories, and Russia.

 

[rickystl]

:haha: :rotf:

 

[G.William]

What gets me is there are no real proof marks except what is stamped on the underside of the barrel and the name CAMBIER engraved on the lock. I'm going to disassemble the pistol and go over with a loop, hopefully to find that elusive proof stamp. Will post what I find.
Thanks to all,
G.W.