Royal Navy Sea Service Pistol

[Sam squanch]

I know some guys don’t like re soling a frizzen, but with unknown steel you are better off doing it. And it’s historically correct! And it’s THE way to go with India flintlocks.

 

[FlinterNick]

I know some guys don’t like re soling a frizzen, but with unknown steel you are better off doing it. And it’s historically correct! And it’s THE way to go with India flintlocks.

Unknown steel is a good way to describe it. Resoling is a great way to put sparking life into a frizzen. I’ve done it on many older miroku’s too that were worn out.

It’s absolutely authentic too, i have two original locks with resoled frizzens.

 

[Compressorguy]

You guys .... .... you've got me salivating for (yet another) flintlock pistol .... argh!!!

That belt hook just does it for me!!!

 

[FlinterNick]

That belt hook just does it for me!!!

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Great work, the stock looks great too!

The British sea service and land pattern pistols are the best in my opinion.

 

[Commodore Swab]

That belt hook just does it for me!!!

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Here's one I just did

You guys .... .... you've got me salivating for (yet another) flintlock pistol .... argh!!!

Come to Alafia Rendezvous I've got a couple left. . .

 

[dracer]

I just built what looks just like the kit version of this. I purchased it from TOW for $199 for a complete kit incl the lock and belt hook. (crazy low price). It is much larger than I expected (much larger than the Pedersoli Kentucky pistol kit). It’s 19” long just like yours with a 12” .62 cal bore. I did have to tune the lock and resole the frizzen (easily done and new skill). I did make and soldered on a front sight. My plan is to build a case for it next. It is an absolute blast to shoot! I luv this pistol!!! Should have bought two of them before they sold out. Congrats on your new pistol! I suspect you’re going to love it!

Once they ran out of the complete kit, they started selling them without the stock but alas have sold out of those as well.

https://www.trackofthewolf.com/List/Item.aspx/608/1
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nice looking pistols

 

[rickystl]

Here's one I just did
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Come to Alafia Rendezvous I've got a couple left. . .

WOW Swab !!!! That's a beauty. The ultimate "pirate" pistol. Is there an update on this pistol from your older Thread ?

Rick

 

[rickystl]

I've always had a soft spot for these large bore flint pistols. They are just a blast to shoot. Here's an Indian made Heavy Dragoon. The lock was re-worked and tuned and includes an antique type finish.

Rick

 

[Commodore Swab]

WOW Swab !!!! That's a beauty. The ultimate "pirate" pistol. Is there an update on this pistol from your older Thread ?

Rick

It's packed in the car for rendezvous. All I need to do is grey the lock and put it out for display. I already test fired it, a bit more of a bang than the boom I was expecting. Regarding an update on the previous thread due to what I consider harassment I have let it lie for awhile.

 

[rickystl]

It's packed in the car for rendezvous. All I need to do is grey the lock and put it out for display. I already test fired it, a bit more of a bang than the boom I was expecting. Regarding an update on the previous thread due to what I consider harassment I have let it lie for awhile.

OK. But promise when you return you'll post a new Thread. LOL

Rick

 

[Commodore Swab]

OK. But promise when you return you'll post a new Thread. LOL

Rick

No promises someone might try to twist off my arm to acquire it.

 

[Doug Fay]

I know some guys don’t like re soling a frizzen, but with unknown steel you are better off doing it. And it’s historically correct! And it’s THE way to go with India flintlocks.

I expect I'll have to resole the frizzen on my India-made sea service pistol sooner or later. There are websites that talk about how to do that, but I thought I'd ask you guys first: do you know of any recommended sites / videos about how to do it?

Also, I suspect that even though I have a workshop with a drill press, vice and other things, I probably don't have the equipment and experience needed to do it, so any advice on equipment (e.g., what sort of torch) and capabilities needed would be appreciated.

Oooops - I don't allow "vice" in my workshop, but I do have a vise

 

[sussexmuzllodr]

No promises someone might try to twist off my arm to acquire it.

keep on doing what yer doing!SM

 

[FlinterNick]

I expect I'll have to resole the frizzen on my India-made sea service pistol sooner or later. There are websites that talk about how to do that, but I thought I'd ask you guys first: do you know of any recommended sites / videos about how to do it?

Also, I suspect that even though I have a workshop with a drill press, vice and other things, I probably don't have the equipment and experience needed to do it, so any advice on equipment (e.g., what sort of torch) and capabilities needed would be appreciated.

Oooops - I don't allow "vice" in my workshop, but I do have a vise

There’s a few ways.

Riveting, you can braze it or hard solder it on.

Some excellent smiths dove tail them on

I TIG weld mine with tack welds. I leave the seems open for authenticity

Search under LRB and dave_person on the forum, they have some of the best resoleing methods.

Sometimes case hardening works but not knowing the steel type makes it tricky.

 

[Commodore Swab]

I expect I'll have to resole the frizzen on my India-made sea service pistol sooner or later. There are websites that talk about how to do that, but I thought I'd ask you guys first: do you know of any recommended sites / videos about how to do it?

Also, I suspect that even though I have a workshop with a drill press, vice and other things, I probably don't have the equipment and experience needed to do it, so any advice on equipment (e.g., what sort of torch) and capabilities needed would be appreciated.

Oooops - I don't allow "vice" in my workshop, but I do have a vise

Easiest is to mail it to veteran arms and have them guarantee it for life. Oxygen acetylene torch, cherry red, pliers, water, and 5-10 min is all you need.

 

[Doug Fay]

Easiest is to mail it to veteran arms and have them guarantee it for life. Oxygen acetylene torch, cherry red, pliers, water, and 5-10 min is all you need.

Thank you - that does sound like the best approach for me.

 

[Commodore Swab]

India frizzens hardened with compound. Resoling is a good bit of work and a good choice but compound does work and is easy.

 

[dracer]

India frizzens hardened with compound. Resoling is a good bit of work and a good choice but compound does work and is easy.
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good pictures

 

[Commodore Swab]

good pictures

I did do lock work on both but the relevant bit was hardening an india frizzen with compound.