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Flintlock rifle project
Jonny:
Coming along nicely Joe.
Know the type of hammer/spring relationship. The front of what would be the the hooks bares on the tumbler/hammer, the recess what i thought where a swivel goes is just relief when tumbler fired off.
Springs can go at any time, all good ones are 'pulled up' before fitting and tweaked when on the lock. Essentially the pulling up would take a thread on its own in an attempt to explain. Its the relieving of metal in the right areas so the arms bend without collapsing together. Any hard or what feels solid when using the spring clamps would be removed. Theres only two to my knowledge with the know how.
Dont forget if havent done already you need those springs to lie flat on the plate and tap in tight in the holes. If not could create other problems down the line.
Joe d:
Well, after a number of other things getting in the way, got the sights made and installed, and spent the day today at my
friend's farm where I finally got the ceremonial "first Shot" down the barrel.... :ddb:
Sadly, the video feature on my friend's camera was T/U, so that will have to wait for next time.
However, here are a few stills to whet your appetites :drool:
and, a night-time shot just 'cause all that pan/ muzzle flash is so so cool.... :D
Cheers, Joe
mcr:
Fantastic :bugeye:
andyf:
That's great, Joe. A splendid smokepole! :clap:
I can''t resist asking if you have yet hit anything with it - anything you were aiming at, that is.
Andy
Rob.Wilson:
:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: very cool Joe :thumbup:
Did you make the powder horn ?
Rob
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