The parts box for their Tulle Fusil de Chasse arrived today from Pecatonica River. Everything seems in good order- I was a little surprised that I got a medium grade Curly Maple when I ordered straight, but no harm in that.
As for parts, they did a great job soldering on the under lugs and the front sight of the 20 gauge oct-to-round Colerain barrel. A minimal cost saved me hours of time experimenting/cussing with that task. (I know my limitations about that. Learning will come later.) I am also getting a different side plate than the one they sent. The 3" distancing between the bolt holes will make the bolts uncomfortably positioned at the very very front of the lock plate and way at the tail end of the bolster, which I am not comfy with. I ordered another french fusil sideplate (MBS) that will accommodate the 5 1/2 L&R Early Flintlock better I think.
A quick positioning of lock/stock/barrel shows the placements are looking good. Yay!
I will start off with the Butt plate. I haven't done this type before so may be a big challenge for me.
I hope to remember to post some photos as I progress.
(As an aside, my Tulle Fusil de Chasse from Clay Smith is also scheduled to arrive today. This will be a neat comparison!)
As for parts, they did a great job soldering on the under lugs and the front sight of the 20 gauge oct-to-round Colerain barrel. A minimal cost saved me hours of time experimenting/cussing with that task. (I know my limitations about that. Learning will come later.) I am also getting a different side plate than the one they sent. The 3" distancing between the bolt holes will make the bolts uncomfortably positioned at the very very front of the lock plate and way at the tail end of the bolster, which I am not comfy with. I ordered another french fusil sideplate (MBS) that will accommodate the 5 1/2 L&R Early Flintlock better I think.
A quick positioning of lock/stock/barrel shows the placements are looking good. Yay!
I will start off with the Butt plate. I haven't done this type before so may be a big challenge for me.
I hope to remember to post some photos as I progress.
(As an aside, my Tulle Fusil de Chasse from Clay Smith is also scheduled to arrive today. This will be a neat comparison!)