Pecatonica Fusil de Chasse finished

[Larry (Omaha)]

I don't know if I am exactly in love with this Fusil de Chasse, but it's certainly close.
Good work, Pecatonica

Very fine!! WTG! We will need range/field report in the near future.
Larry

 

[PathfinderNC]

A fine job resulting in a beautiful gun.

Thank you !

 

[PathfinderNC]

Very fine!! WTG! We will need range/field report in the near future.
Larry

I will do that. I would love to try some trap shooting with it also.

 

[PathfinderNC]

Wow that turned out beautiful! I'm impressed with how quickly you got this done and what a fine job you did.

Thanks Hatchet-Jack. It was a pretty straightforward build and not too many issues. Less cussing on this one than most, too

 

[zerosprk]

Nice job Bob, she turned out great!

 

[PathfinderNC]

Nice job Bob, she turned out great!

Thanks and hopefully I will have a video of it firing soon !

 

[stank]

Thanks Doug! Will do. I might try my hand at a nice Kentucky flintlock pistol soon, waddaya think?

Build a pistol to match that Fusil. Check muzzleloader builders supply for parts

 

[PathfinderNC]

Build a pistol to match that Fusil. Check muzzleloader builders supply for parts

Here ya go!
Both are 20 Gauge.

 

[tiklikker]

Beautiful job. Now take that puppy out in a few months and shoot a gobbler. Nothing like taking game with a piece you made.

 

[slspletskp]

Well done..
as expected

 

[Hatman/2nd line]

I really enjoyed building this Fusil de Chasse by Pecatonica River Long Rifle Supply. The Maple stock has lovely curl even though I purchased a plane Maple one. The parts are high quality, the L&R lock throws a shower of sparks and it has a very nice pull, one of the nicest single triggers I have ever used. They also soldered on the front sight and the barrel lugs for me for a reasonable fee.
I decided to stain the stock a dark chocolate brown. The metal I browned and rubbed back just to give it a warm, aged look.
There were some new challenges for me, primarily with careful lining up, measuring and drilling/tapping. The trigger assemble was the scariest one (I posted about that one earlier) but it turned out better than I expected.
If there was a criticism, it would be that the barrel seems heavy in comparison to the one from the Mold and Gun shop for their Fusil kit. The gun is still quite light, coming in at under seven pounds.
Also, I would have liked the toe of the butt stock to be angled forward a bit more, though what they sent me is still great.
The one challenge that I couldn't resolve was the side plate and the spacing between the pre-drilled bolt holes (exactly 3" center-to-center). On the lock, this would have put the bolt holes precariously close the front of the lock plate and at the very, very end of the bolster. I decided not to try it and instead got another French Fusil style plate for a different style fusil, (actually for a Fusil Fin according to Track) bit I think I can live with that switch.
A special thanks again to Dave Person who I have learned so much from through his amazing tutorials. What was super helpful for me is how he taught about in-letting the trigger guard, starting from the front and working your way back. It came out perfectly I think.
So, this Fusil is done for now. I will let the poly finish it will cure for the rest of the week before I take it out to shoot it. I might wax the stock in a few months or mor, but I am not committed about that yet.
I don't know if I am exactly in love with this Fusil de Chasse, but it's certainly close.
Good work, Pecatonica

Nice job! Really looks good, the change to a longer side plate was a good idea.

 

[PathfinderNC]

Nice job! Really looks good, the change to a longer side plate was a good idea.

Thanks- I really hadn't much choice to do about that original sideplate.

 

[PathfinderNC]

Well done..
as expected

Very kind, thanks.

 

[OldRust]

Very well-done Sir ! Clean and simple! Please keep us posted on how it shoots

Thanks
O.R.

 

[PathfinderNC]

Very well-done Sir ! Clean and simple! Please keep us posted on how it shoots

Thanks
O.R.

Will do !

 

[CyrusP]

I love it! I think when I begin my flintlock smoothbore quest this is a contender. Between FDC, NWT, Fowler, military musket, I have a lot to learn but this helps narrow it down. Beautifully done.

 

[PathfinderNC]

I love it! I think when I begin my flintlock smoothbore quest this is a contender. Between FDC, NWT, Fowler, military musket, I have a lot to learn but this helps narrow it down. Beautifully done.

I am glad this might be of help in your decision. There are threads in this forum on the benefits of each gun you mentioned so take your time with it and best wishes on your hunt!

 

[frankie]

I really enjoyed building this Fusil de Chasse by Pecatonica River Long Rifle Supply. The Maple stock has lovely curl even though I purchased a plane Maple one. The parts are high quality, the L&R lock throws a shower of sparks and it has a very nice pull, one of the nicest single triggers I have ever used. They also soldered on the front sight and the barrel lugs for me for a reasonable fee.
I decided to stain the stock a dark chocolate brown. The metal I browned and rubbed back just to give it a warm, aged look.
There were some new challenges for me, primarily with careful lining up, measuring and drilling/tapping. The trigger assemble was the scariest one (I posted about that one earlier) but it turned out better than I expected.
If there was a criticism, it would be that the barrel seems heavy in comparison to the one from the Mold and Gun shop for their Fusil kit. The gun is still quite light, coming in at under seven pounds.
Also, I would have liked the toe of the butt stock to be angled forward a bit more, though what they sent me is still great.
The one challenge that I couldn't resolve was the side plate and the spacing between the pre-drilled bolt holes (exactly 3" center-to-center). On the lock, this would have put the bolt holes precariously close the front of the lock plate and at the very, very end of the bolster. I decided not to try it and instead got another French Fusil style plate for a different style fusil, (actually for a Fusil Fin according to Track) bit I think I can live with that switch.
A special thanks again to Dave Person who I have learned so much from through his amazing tutorials. What was super helpful for me is how he taught about in-letting the trigger guard, starting from the front and working your way back. It came out perfectly I think.
So, this Fusil is done for now. I will let the poly finish it will cure for the rest of the week before I take it out to shoot it. I might wax the stock in a few months or mor, but I am not committed about that yet.
I don't know if I am exactly in love with this Fusil de Chasse, but it's certainly close.
Good work, Pecatonica

just beautiful and cant take my eyes off of it. About how many hours did you put in it.

 

[PathfinderNC]

just beautiful and cant take my eyes off of it. About how many hours did you put in it.

Thank you Frankie. I think this was about 40 hours of work. It was a good and enjoyable kit build.

 

[Birddog1911]

I have to resurrect this thread. Bob, did you have to do a lot of finishing of the inletting?

Absolutely a beautiful piece!