Who here has pre-flintlock guns?

[Packman]

Let's see some pics! I'm sure some of you guys have to be hiding some doglocks (technically flintlock I guess), snaphaunces, wheel locks, maybe some matchlocks, and who know what kind of other neat stuff.

So, what do you have that's really oddball? Share with the group

 

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[Mike OTDP]

I've shot matchlock - rifle and pistol. I'll see if I can't get pics.

 

[Jim K]

I hope no one thinks that pistol is a typical example of a matchlock. We sometimes call them "primitive" weapons, but they weren't THAT primitive.

Jim

 

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That has a real "Buckhorn" rear sight, a redneck match grade barrel "Note The
End" , A match "Coon" trigger , if you city boys know what that is. Custom
hedge grips.

 

[DaveP (UK)]

Heath Robinson rides again!
I really like that. The matchlock action has always seemed very accessible to a DIY approach, but reversing it and incorporating a clothes peg - You've taken things to the next level!
Is there an interesting tale about the barrel?

Its a sobering thought, but If I were to do something similar over here there's a good chance I could find myself in hot water for helping to equip terrorists

 

[Packman]

kwhi, that thing is absolutely awesome. Is there a story behind it? Any additional details?

Surely someone else has some neat stuff tucked away. I could've sworn I read about 4v50Gary having a wheellock or something...

 

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Now that is a thing of beauty

 

[OcelotZ3]

Yeah. Wheellock?

Is that a one-off?

 

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Thanks guys

It is a one off.

I build every part except the barrel and screws.

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[OcelotZ3]

How does the ignition work exactly?

 

[kBob]

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That is one NICE piece of work. Wish I had pictures of it when I was active on the Bean SF books board for the 1632 folks. Shoot just wish I had IT.

That sparker you build to replace the chunk of pyrites with looks well thought out and done. Does it use ronson "flints"?

I can see how having that pistol might lead to just having to have a breast plate, a rapier, and a big plumed floppy hat though........

-kBob

 

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Thank you

To load, load the barrel and prime the pan. Close the pan cover and place the dogs head with the striker flint on the pan cover.

To fire, cock (wind) the wheel, push the lever on the pan cover forward to allow the striker to fall onto the wheel, squeeze the trigger.

The wheel has teeth like the wheel on a lighter with a smooth spot where the striker flint rest when in contact with the wheel when cocked.

When the trigger is pulled the wheel rotates. As the wheel rotates the smooth section of the wheel lets the wheel get some momentum before the teeth hit the striker and cause sparks.

It uses striker flints for a welding torch. I have some fire starter sticks that I have yet to try but I think they will also work.

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[OcelotZ3]

Hmm, a BicLock.