craigj0369
32 Cal
Hello YaAll.
I have many years of experience with owning and firing vintage pieces. In the past I resided near a well experienced traditional muzzleloading firearm gunmaker. I have had him inspect vintage pieces for safety prior to firing. Well I no longer have such access. So I am interested to hear from those of you who have experience inspecting original flintlock pieces for safe firing condition. I just acquired a mid to late 1700's Novak built Austrian side-by-side flintlock double in nominal 60 cal. The piece is in overall working order. Both locks work well and throw good spark. The bores are darkish but show no horrid visual issues as I lighted them up with a bore light. So what would ya all look for?
I have many years of experience with owning and firing vintage pieces. In the past I resided near a well experienced traditional muzzleloading firearm gunmaker. I have had him inspect vintage pieces for safety prior to firing. Well I no longer have such access. So I am interested to hear from those of you who have experience inspecting original flintlock pieces for safe firing condition. I just acquired a mid to late 1700's Novak built Austrian side-by-side flintlock double in nominal 60 cal. The piece is in overall working order. Both locks work well and throw good spark. The bores are darkish but show no horrid visual issues as I lighted them up with a bore light. So what would ya all look for?