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I have one of these. Over the years i swapped out parts for original parts. Nowadays, the only reproduction parts are the barrel , the internal lock parts and the wooden stock. The original lock plate is a Harper's Ferry lock plate date stamped 1844. When i bought mine, it does not have all of the modern markings on the barrel, except it does have the modern I.D. number on the left side of the breech and every other markings are of Harper's Ferry arsenal.

Never understood the logic of popping a cap or flashing a pan. When I clean my guns, they're clean, including the flash hole.

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I agree with everything you said, I encountered the same issues with my build. To include the having to significant filing on the trigger.

I agree I just finished the Traditions 1842 Kit last night, much of that kit is metal polishing and finishing and I agree 100% with your assessment. But its been fun and I cant wait to get out on the range and shoot.

Pedersoli Scout flintlock rifle is my favorite gun. Nice, effective and truly enjoyed use it. I wish you lots of joyful time to it.

I have one of these . I love this little rifle. And it is a tack driver.

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Yes sir every time I get one of them long boxes I get pretty excited too beautiful looking musket

How long did it take to get?

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James River Armory used to do a "defarb" and proper marking service on repro BP muskets. They offered both the guns complete and also did a send yours in and they would do the work for you. You might check and see if they still do. It would be nice to have one properly marked with the year, the eagle and Springfield on the lock plate, plus any makers marks removed from visible areas, plus an inspector's cartouche as well. Personally, I have wanted to get the 1842 musket, plus I have been interested in seeing if I could get a "blem" with a stock and barrel that could be cut down to carbine length like some of them were.

How much finishing work did the barrel require? I put together a TC ML about 35 years ago. I had to draw file the barrel flats and polish it to achieve the finish I was going for. I browned that barrel and used a lighter stain and finish than your did. Your barrel looks really nice with shine to it. Did you have the bright steel plated with something or do you just wax or oil the metal parts? It came out great IMHO

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Did you have a piece of leather or lead to hold the flint in?? I couldn't see clearly enough.

All you need for proper ignition in a Flintlock is a 1/8" line of 4FG bisecting the pan. Any more than that gives a hang fire, as well as a big flash, hence causing you to flinch. And you want at least 65 gr of barrel powder to start with. 45 gr is NOT ENOUGH POWDER for a barrel charge! The reason for the delay is far too much flash powder. 50 years of Flintlock rifle experience. Average barrel charge is 75 - 80 gr, up to 110 gr. Anything less than 60 gr is not enough powder for reliable performance, also, replace the touch hole with an aftermarket RMC that installs with an Allen wrench. Also, a black English flint is most reliable. DO NOT FILL THE FLASH PAN, just a 1/8" line from touch hole to the outside edge of the pan is plenty and you will have far more reliable ignition, far less frustration and less fouling, flinching and way more fun!!

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My next gun will be at Flintlock they're super cool if you can get them to work I think that's half the fun

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That's why I like cap lock you don't have to do all that horseshit and not only that weather doesn't affect it like it does a flintlock but like I said I can show you how to shoot a flintlock in pretty much every weather except right down rain you know snow yeah and now that you got to keep that Frozen dry and clean and your Flint but you didn't try hunting it down and oh when you put a flint in there wrap it with a piece of leather around the jaw so it don't break the Flint

Oops wrong button try to clicks and if you could do windage about a click and a half to your right if not use Kentucky windage if you know what that is aim a little bit more to your left and it should put you right on target

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I can tell you how to fix that delay problem you wouldn't like it but I could tell you but I'm not going to over the Internet haha

I hope the next time you start banging on that thing it snaps on you

All you have to do is push on the ball of that thing not bang on it and then turn it around and stick the other end in there and push the ball down further and then use the ram rod to seat it I've seen people do that and it's like all you're doing is buggering up the ball

Yeah you got to put the powder in first any other way you just bugger the dam thing up

Now when I built my Hawkins kit never had that problem although I did lash it to a tire loaded up and fire it and it fired fine then after I bought a product called eezox never had a problem with it zero rust and never had to run a patch down the bore to soak up any excess oil cuz there was never any

I would love to get one of those rifles in 45 caliber but as far as I know in Michigan you can't get these rifles cuz I can't get a straight answer from anybody and to who ships to Michigan or how much the dam things are Plus as far as I know no one makes a 45 it's all that stinking 50 that's all I've ever seen in stores is 50 caliber muzzleloading ammo why are they ever went to a 50 caliber me and me some say 50 caliber is later b***s*** The 45 caliber St Louis Hawkins I had that I got from Thompson center was a hell of a lot later than the 50 calibers I have held and if I could find this one in 45 I'd get it although that depends on how much they want for it anything over $1,000 is a rip off in my opinion but if this company that he's advertising for in this rifle ships to Michigan and I'll be happy to buy one as long as it's under $1,000 and not like $999 more like about $700 would be more in my price range

eighty grains of 2F would be better.

You shouldn't leave the pound of powder a foot and a half away from where you're shooting spewing a lot of sparks

Wish I had one in 45 or 50. You can do it! The more you know the less products you buy. Make your own pick from a brass lil’ rod. I have just as much fun making my gear as I do shooting my flintlock.

First, I hope you are back working. This has been rough for so many people. I used to build custom bolt guns and about ten years ago I just got burned out on making them. So I decided while my eyes still could focus on iron sights I would give the 17th century a try. So, other than buying Colerain barrels and the locks from Muzzle Loaders Building supply, i do the rest by hand. So, basically I build my flintlocks from scratch and as you mention it takes time. But I hunt with my guns and spend a lot of time working up various loads. I wish you well on your kits and also keep up the videos. You might look at a Jim Kibler kit... or take a look at Muzzle Loaders Builder supply website, both are fantastic people and you can really put your kills to the test.

I just bought the rifled kit, hopefully it will be here later this week

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There is no reason to fire a priming charge in the pan without a main charge unless you want to test the spark from the flint. the reason you do it with a percussion gun is to clear grease or fouling from in front of the nipple. In a flinter, you do that with the pick.

Beautiful piece! Which stain did you use to finish the gun stock?

Pedersoli flintlocks tend to have to small of a touch hole. Drill it out to 1/16 . Also do not fill pan to level of touch hole. Always use vent pick. Flintlocks are addicting.

How does it fire? I heard some people said they were having a bit of trouble with their lock.

Where can i buy this?

that looks great! Any vids of it firing at the range?

I need one of these to own the libs

Enjoyed the series. I've been considering on of these kits but a little concerned about quality - I think you've convinced me to go ahead and order. Thanks!

Thank you for sharing! I've been looking at one of these kits and this is the most daunting part of it for me, polishing metal really is a whole different ballpark from wood finishing.

Great video I just picked one up and I’m excited to try it out