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This came in the mail today.
Bore diameter: .624" (20 gauge is .615, 19 gauge is .626)
OAL: 44 3/4"
Barrel length: 28"
Flint size: 3/4"
Breech plug: Hooked and patten 15/16" deep
This is the underbelly of the beast.
Locks:
Pan needs some work.
Barrel needs a bit of cleanup on the side. There is a good amount of grease on everything for packing/storage/shipping.
Mind you this is all before cleanup so it should look much better once that is done.
This is lube of some form and it will clean up nicely.
Barrel inspection.
Wedge key and pipe, note it is hand made.
Last up proof marks on the barrels.
There you have it. SXS flintlock from Middlesex Trading village in charlestown, New Hampshire. I think overall quality is not bad, I have seen much much worse and I was somewhat expecting finish to be slightly higher but I can do that myself. It is a field grade firearm and to be used there. It is not a closet/safe queen by no means
Here is a short video I made with my iphone for the locks.
Lock testing
Bore diameter: .624" (20 gauge is .615, 19 gauge is .626)
OAL: 44 3/4"
Barrel length: 28"
Flint size: 3/4"
Breech plug: Hooked and patten 15/16" deep
This is the underbelly of the beast.
Locks:
Pan needs some work.
Barrel needs a bit of cleanup on the side. There is a good amount of grease on everything for packing/storage/shipping.
Mind you this is all before cleanup so it should look much better once that is done.
This is lube of some form and it will clean up nicely.
Barrel inspection.
Wedge key and pipe, note it is hand made.
Last up proof marks on the barrels.
There you have it. SXS flintlock from Middlesex Trading village in charlestown, New Hampshire. I think overall quality is not bad, I have seen much much worse and I was somewhat expecting finish to be slightly higher but I can do that myself. It is a field grade firearm and to be used there. It is not a closet/safe queen by no means
Here is a short video I made with my iphone for the locks.
Lock testing