CaptainSatan Posted February 18, 2007 Posted February 18, 2007 Anyone have any information on double barrel flintlocks(both pistols and long arms)? I know of a good custom gunsmith here in the Texas Republic, but I's hopin' to find some decent factory or Indian sweatshop weapons to save me some pennies fer me grog. Also have an eye out fer a duckfoot. I've seen the kits far the three barrel caplocks, but not any flint or doglocks. -Captain Satan As we say in Ireland let's drink until the alcohol in our system destroys our liver and kills us.
capnwilliam Posted February 18, 2007 Posted February 18, 2007 They're interesting, and pretty: but personally, I'd be leery of actually shooting any firearm that's got sparks flying about that could ignite the load in more than one barrel at a time. Capt. William "The fight's not over while there's a shot in the locker!"
CaptainSatan Posted February 18, 2007 Author Posted February 18, 2007 They're interesting, and pretty: but personally, I'd be leery of actually shooting any firearm that's got sparks flying about that could ignite the load in more than one barrel at a time. Capt. William Not that big a deal... You're already aiming the weapon and intentionally firing at least one barrel. -CS As we say in Ireland let's drink until the alcohol in our system destroys our liver and kills us.
callenish gunner Posted February 19, 2007 Posted February 19, 2007 i have a rotating twin barreled pennsylvania rifle with twins pans and frizzens but a single hammer ...i have fired it about 75-100 times over the years and have never had a secondary ignition from firing one barrel with the second one loaded ..i first fired it on a range a dozen times or so to make sure i had the process down correctly .....and with the exception of a few flashes in the pan it has fired flawlessly
Dorian Lasseter Posted February 19, 2007 Posted February 19, 2007 Hugh, What's th' year on that Penn's Woods Rifle? I love it! Truly, D. Lasseter Captain, The Lucy Propria Virtute Audax --- In Hoc Signo Vinces Ni Feidir An Dubh A Chur Ina Bhan Air "If I whet my glittering sword, and mine hand take hold on judgment; I will render vengeance to mine enemies, and will reward them that hate me." Deuteronomy 32:41 Envy and its evil twin - It crept in bed with slander - Idiots they gave advice - But Sloth it gave no answer - Anger kills the human soul - With butter tales of Lust - While Pavlov's Dogs keep chewin' - On the legs they never trust... The Seven Deadly Sins http://www.colonialnavy.org
capnwilliam Posted February 19, 2007 Posted February 19, 2007 They're interesting, and pretty: but personally, I'd be leery of actually shooting any firearm that's got sparks flying about that could ignite the load in more than one barrel at a time. Capt. William Not that big a deal... You're already aiming the weapon and intentionally firing at least one barrel. -CS Good point. It would give a hard kick, though. Capt. William "The fight's not over while there's a shot in the locker!"
capnwilliam Posted February 19, 2007 Posted February 19, 2007 i have a rotating twin barreled pennsylvania rifle with twins pans and frizzens but a single hammer ...i have fired it about 75-100 times over the years and have never had a secondary ignition from firing one barrel with the second one loaded ..i first fired it on a range a dozen times or so to make sure i had the process down correctly .....and with the exception of a few flashes in the pan it has fired flawlessly That's good. What length are the barrels on yer rifle? Capt. William "The fight's not over while there's a shot in the locker!"
callenish gunner Posted February 19, 2007 Posted February 19, 2007 it was made sometime in the late '50's with a barrel length of 42 inches ...got it from a local fellow in a house auction; he told me that his brother had made it for him..i bought it for $650 in 2000
capnwilliam Posted February 21, 2007 Posted February 21, 2007 it was made sometime in the late '50's with a barrel length of 42 inches ...got it from a local fellow in a house auction; he told me that his brother had made it for him..i bought it for $650 in 2000 What have the barrels been shortened to, Calenish? Capt. William "The fight's not over while there's a shot in the locker!"
callenish gunner Posted February 21, 2007 Posted February 21, 2007 ooops had my son measure them for me ...those are 36
capnwilliam Posted February 21, 2007 Posted February 21, 2007 I have a "smoothrifle" with 42 inch barrels. Personally, I think the shorter barrels would be more practical. Capt. William "The fight's not over while there's a shot in the locker!"
Story Posted February 26, 2007 Posted February 26, 2007 Anyone have any information on double barrel flintlocks(both pistols and long arms)? I know of a good custom gunsmith here in the Texas Republic, but I's hopin' to find some decent factory or Indian sweatshop weapons to save me some pennies fer me grog.Also have an eye out far a duckfoot. I've seen the kits far the three barrel caplocks, but not any flint or doglocks. -Captain Satan 1. Most of the extant double pistols are based on Rifle Shoppe kits of a French original. I think the cheapest built-up one I've seen was in the neighborhood of $700. 2. No Indian-made copies to date, as sweating the two barrels togethor doesn't seem cost effective. 3. There was a Spanish firm about 30 years ago that offered duckfoots in boxlock flint, but they're few and far between now. Dances for nickels.
kerrystagmer Posted February 27, 2007 Posted February 27, 2007 hum I made molds for the action on a gun like this for a maker in PA. I cant remember his name but I do still have waxes. I was planning to dress up the waxes before casting with skulls and bones I could later set rubies into once cast in metal. Does this ring a bell for anyone? I'd love to touch base with the maker again
CaptainSatan Posted March 14, 2007 Author Posted March 14, 2007 These are post GAoP (circa 1770). As we say in Ireland let's drink until the alcohol in our system destroys our liver and kills us.
CaptainSatan Posted March 14, 2007 Author Posted March 14, 2007 I'm curious if it would even be possible to convert this caplock from Middlesex Village into a double flintlock (looks like it would be very difficult). -CS As we say in Ireland let's drink until the alcohol in our system destroys our liver and kills us.
Patrick Hand Posted March 14, 2007 Posted March 14, 2007 I'm curious if it would even be possible to convert this caplock Dang... look where the nipples go into the barrel..... just changing the locks and adding a touch hole.... just wouldn't work................. the nipples are on the top of the barrel...... you couldn't fix /fit a flintlock to work.......
CaptainSatan Posted March 14, 2007 Author Posted March 14, 2007 I'm curious if it would even be possible to convert this caplock Dang... look where the nipples go into the barrel..... just changing the locks and adding a touch hole.... just wouldn't work................. the nipples are on the top of the barrel...... you couldn't fix /fit a flintlock to work....... Yeah, you're right. It's never easy -CS As we say in Ireland let's drink until the alcohol in our system destroys our liver and kills us.
Patrick Hand Posted March 14, 2007 Posted March 14, 2007 If the drum and nipples were on the side of the barrels, then you could just un-screw then... and replace them with a touch-hole liner and new locks..... I could be wrong, but like I typed, it looks like the nipples are on the top of the barrels, and not the sides......
Capn_Enigma Posted March 14, 2007 Posted March 14, 2007 I don't know about your nipples, but mine are called pistons. "The floggings will continue until morale improves!"
Patrick Hand Posted March 14, 2007 Posted March 14, 2007 but mine are called pistons And after capping them, and hitting them with the hammer to fire your balls....... they really would be......... Next we can joke about ball pullers and nipple wrenches........
Story Posted March 16, 2007 Posted March 16, 2007 A good pair of small left-and-right flintlocks will set you back about $250, then there's whatever work you (or someone you pay) will put in on top of that. Side-bolster double-barrels in 20 or 12 gauge can be had, mostly Belgian-made and stripped off of old shotguns, but you need patience to find them. Building a double-pistol requires alot of the skills found in this book http://store.scurlockpublishing.com/index....WPROD&ProdID=22 Dances for nickels.
Capt. Sterling Posted March 16, 2007 Posted March 16, 2007 Here's an original pair from early GaoP, circa 1686-1691. Double barreled pistols signed DOLEP LONDINI. Andrew Dolep was a Dutch gunmaker, who came to London about 1680, was made a freeman of the Gunmakers Company. His mark is AD under a star stamped on the barrels. Gunmaker to Prince George of Denmark, Consort of Queen Anne, Dolep produced several unusual pieces including a combined airgun and flintlock gun, and a fowling piece firing two superimposed charges, now in the Royal Armoury, Turin. "I being shot through the left cheek, the bullet striking away great part of my upper jaw, and several teeth which dropt down the deck where I fell... I was forced to write what I would say to prevent the loss of blood, and because of the pain I suffered by speaking."~ Woodes Rogers Crewe of the Archangel http://jcsterlingcptarchang.wix.com/creweofthearchangel# http://creweofthearchangel.wordpress.com/
callenish gunner Posted March 17, 2007 Posted March 17, 2007 here are pair of tortoise shell laminated stock italian double barrels circa 1680 in the glasgow museum ....
HarborMaster Posted March 17, 2007 Posted March 17, 2007 Damn those are some fine looking pieces . ., What is that 3rd piece of silver to the right Capt. Sterling the rectangular piece? Does it hold primer? QUOTE but mine are called pistons And after capping them, and hitting them with the hammer to fire your balls....... they really would be......... Next we can joke about ball pullers and nipple wrenches........ I cracked up when I saw this one :) It had ta be painful livin back in the day., yea? Whoooo-man I am not Lost .,I am Exploring. "If you give a man a fire, he will be warm for a night, if you set a man on fire, he will be warm for the rest of his life!"
HarborMaster Posted March 17, 2007 Posted March 17, 2007 I knew I would find these on my drive if I looked hard enough. Now isnt that about a tastey a treat ! I am not Lost .,I am Exploring. "If you give a man a fire, he will be warm for a night, if you set a man on fire, he will be warm for the rest of his life!"
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