AlagomSwede
32 Cal.
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- Dec 20, 2014
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Hello, for a very long time I've been thinking of getting a flintlock firearm, and long story short, I saw one on an auction and got one for an affordable price. As expected the gun was more than a little rough around the edges and is in dire need of some TLC. The problems it has that I was able to pick out with my limited knowledge are as followed: A metal piece from the back of the stock appears missing, so is the ramrod and the wood feels very brittle where it thins off. The lock is loose, the main spring missing, and the screws are stripped. Additionally, the barrel simply rests in the stock and is not attached. I also believe that the lock itself has been replaced in the past based on how crudely its been fitted into the "hole" and the misalignment of the touch hole.
I took this on as a project of mine and I want to do whatever I can to restore it to it's former beauty, no matter how long it takes. Are there any possibilities for repairing/replacing the damage and missing parts on my own or do I need to hand it off to a professional? :idunno:
PS. I would be very happy if someone could help me identify the rifle. It's 85cm long and appears to fire a large caliber bullet.
https://goo.gl/8iNfW0
https://goo.gl/caQb6w
https://goo.gl/PnEXQq
https://goo.gl/8iNfW0
https://goo.gl/caQb6w
https://goo.gl/YU3egA
https://goo.gl/S3OTT5
https://goo.gl/HAunb8
https://goo.gl/k34Epz
https://goo.gl/ZuqWqd
https://goo.gl/9Ke5U6
https://goo.gl/O0upPW[
I appreciate any response :wink:
I took this on as a project of mine and I want to do whatever I can to restore it to it's former beauty, no matter how long it takes. Are there any possibilities for repairing/replacing the damage and missing parts on my own or do I need to hand it off to a professional? :idunno:
PS. I would be very happy if someone could help me identify the rifle. It's 85cm long and appears to fire a large caliber bullet.
https://goo.gl/8iNfW0
https://goo.gl/caQb6w
https://goo.gl/PnEXQq
https://goo.gl/8iNfW0
https://goo.gl/caQb6w
https://goo.gl/YU3egA
https://goo.gl/S3OTT5
https://goo.gl/HAunb8
https://goo.gl/k34Epz
https://goo.gl/ZuqWqd
https://goo.gl/9Ke5U6
https://goo.gl/O0upPW[
I appreciate any response :wink: