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[Commodore Swab]

A long time ago I took one of the last pieced of bronze shaft and machined a barrel. It has been sitting without a home for a long time.

While building a Spanish carbine for a friend I accidentally set the top jaw down in the shop and couldn't find it. While on a time constraint rather than order just a replacement I ordered another complete lock set knowing eventually it would show up.

The missing part did turn up, almost a year later leaving me with a then complete parts set. Well I've decided to do a little build or at least get a head start on this project. I give you "The Espignol" a massive 1 inch bore Spanish (Catalan, northern region of Spain) blunderbuss.

 

[Treestalker]

!Feo Fuerte, E Formal!

 

[Ames]

Ouch! What does that weigh??? And how much powder would you feed it???

 

[Commodore Swab]

I still need to sand on the wood, i'm hoping the sawdust is at least 4 pounds although I know its not going to happen. As far as powder for blank firing an ounce.

 

[russellshaffer]

OK, an ounce for blanks. What would you suggest for elephants? I really like your work, by the way.

 

[Eterry]

OK, an ounce for blanks. What would you suggest for elephants? I really like your work, by the way.

....for elephants I suggest PEANUTS, unless your insurance is paid up and you have picked out a nice casket for your remains to be buried in...No open casket please !!!

For fowl, I bet a 2 oz square load would be fun...if the total weight is over 10 pounds.

 

[Commodore Swab]

 

[Dr5x]

A long time ago I took one of the last pieced of bronze shaft and machined a barrel. It has been sitting without a home for a long time.
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While building a Spanish carbine for a friend I accidentally set the top jaw down in the shop and couldn't find it. While on a time constraint rather than order just a replacement I ordered another complete lock set knowing eventually it would show up. View attachment 23737

The missing part did turn up, almost a year later leaving me with a then complete parts set. Well I've decided to do a little build or at least get a head start on this project. I give you "The Espignol" a massive 1 inch bore Spanish (Catalan, northern region of Spain) blunderbuss.View attachment 23739 View attachment 23740

Am looking for Grenadier's address which I seen to have erased or lost or whatever.
Grenadier please concoct Dutch Schoultz

Most embarrassed
Dutch

 

[Grenadier1758]

Dutch, I sent you an email and private conversation. Hope to hear from you soon.