Found a period piece I really like, so using it as a guide for my build.
Figured you need a lock to build a flintlock, so why not build the lock too.
I found these 2 locks, both partially started.
Bottom is what they looked like when I opened the box, top is a few days later, and being lucky enough to find some local builders to explain a little. Never built a lock.
Still need to order screws and bridles. I'll post more pictures when photo place behaves.
The rest of the parts in the collection for this rifle are buffalo horn for the cap, ebony and raw abalone shell for inlays and a black walnut stock.
I also plan on some silver wire inlay like the original.
Some light metal engraving if I can get some practice and enough nerve to try it.
Figured you need a lock to build a flintlock, so why not build the lock too.
I found these 2 locks, both partially started.
Bottom is what they looked like when I opened the box, top is a few days later, and being lucky enough to find some local builders to explain a little. Never built a lock.
Still need to order screws and bridles. I'll post more pictures when photo place behaves.
The rest of the parts in the collection for this rifle are buffalo horn for the cap, ebony and raw abalone shell for inlays and a black walnut stock.
I also plan on some silver wire inlay like the original.
Some light metal engraving if I can get some practice and enough nerve to try it.