Does anybody know of a good web site, or even a book, that covers how to nap a flint for a flint lock rifle? I shot one for the first time the other day and see how quickly the flint wears. I would like to try and keep it operational as long as possible but I have no idea what the proper way to treat the flint. When I was at the range I used the concrete floor to try and shape the flint. This did work some what but it was rather crude. I'm sure there is a better way but I just don't know it. Can someone point me in the right direction? Thanks
I did do a search for flint napping but all I came up with was sites on how to make prehistoric flint tools. I'm really not interested in how to make a clovis point but rather how to get my flint lock to fire.
I did do a search for flint napping but all I came up with was sites on how to make prehistoric flint tools. I'm really not interested in how to make a clovis point but rather how to get my flint lock to fire.