traditional in line flint lock

[M. De Land]

I remember about a decade ago in Muzzle Blast Magazine a very interesting article about an inline flint lock that some guy reproduced.
Does anyone remember the year and edition number of that particular Muzzle Blast?
I think I still have it around in one of my piles of Muzzle Blasts but hate to have to sort through them all to find it.

 

[Larry Pletcher]

I don't know of the article, but I see an original inline flint at CLA each year. Next summer I'll take pics. It was pretty cool.
Regards,
Pletch

 

[zimmerstutzen]

I think perhaps about 6 yrs ago. I remember the article. 6 yrs is my best guess, but time flies.

 

[Grenadier1758]

You are probably thinking of the Hall Breechloading Rifle.

Here is a link to a video on the Rifle: The U. S. Model 1819 Hall Breechloading Flintlock Rifle

A member of the Company of Military Historians shows and describes a Hall M1819 flintlock breechloading rifle from his collection.

 

[dave_person]

Hi,
No they are not thinking of Hall's breech loader. In the 18th century a few flintlock guns were made in central Europe (Bohemia) in which the entire mechanism was internal, no flint cock showing. The photo below shows one of these guns, which has a stock completely covered with dyed tortoise shell. They were very expensive and not many were made.

dave

 

[George]

Would the 'box lock' pistol be considered an inline?

Spence

 

[Rifleman1776]

Would the 'box lock' pistol be considered an inline?

Spence

I would. But keep it a secret or TC will be making them and selling in Walmart. :rotf:

 

[Stumpkiller]

Only if the nipple/vent is in-line with the bore (hence the name). Most box-locks still strike an angled nipple

 

[George]

Some box lock flintlocks have nothing but a touchhole in the bottom of the pan directly in line with the barrel.

Spence

 

[M. De Land]

I believe this gun was a single shot and had a cover shield over the pan so the gun could be reliably fired in wet weather.
The flint moved straight ahead against and angled frizzen if memory serves correctly.
It looked like a great idea but is the only one I have ever seen pictures of.
Perhaps I can e-mail Muzzle Blast and get the edition number from them.

 

[Larry Pletcher]

Hi,
No they are not thinking of Hall's breech loader. In the 18th century a few flintlock guns were made in central Europe (Bohemia) in which the entire mechanism was internal, no flint cock showing. The photo below shows one of these guns, which has a stock completely covered with dyed tortoise shell. They were very expensive and not many were made.

dave

Dave, you're right. This is it. The one at CLA was a single barrel version set up the same way.
Regards,
Pletch

 

[spudnut]

That is beautiful

 

[Rifleman1776]

Only if the nipple/vent is in-line with the bore (hence the name). Most box-locks still strike an angled nipple

Yes. I believe there are a couple like that on display in the Saunders Museum at Berryville, Arkansas.

 

[Col. Batguano]

That is such a unique and neat gun Dave. Thanks for sharing. It really goes to show you that there are relatively few truly unique and original ideas when it comes to mechanical devices.

Most advancements have to come through those of advancing technology. The flint lock endured for several hundred years before it was eclipsed by the invention of the percussion cap, which of course then led to self contained ammunition capsules.