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Firearms => Pre - Flintlock => Topic started by: Pitchy on December 31, 2008, 01:09:49 AM

Title: Made another today
Post by: Pitchy on December 31, 2008, 01:09:49 AM
But you`ll have to wait about an hour till the true oil drys, your gonna like this one.  thmbsup
Title: Re: Made another today
Post by: FrankG on December 31, 2008, 01:11:26 AM
Outstanding ! Wanna come over and help with my projects   ;D
Title: Re: Made another today
Post by: Pitchy on December 31, 2008, 02:00:13 AM
Here she be, gotta do some asking to find out what they called this model.
You set it on top of your shoulder and it has sights and a serpintine.
Looks better in person, inside pics are a drag.
50 cal, 12 inch barrel, ten inch bore.
Can`t wait to shoot it.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/InTheWind/matchgonne2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/InTheWind/matchgonne.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/InTheWind/matchgonne4.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/InTheWind/matchgonne5.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/InTheWind/matchgonne6.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/InTheWind/matchgonne7.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/InTheWind/matchgonne8.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/InTheWind/matchgonne9.jpg)
Title: Re: Made another today
Post by: Dryball on December 31, 2008, 02:07:02 AM
Cool gun! If the stock sits on top your shoulder how can you see the sights...are they offset? And what time period would this style of gonne belong to?

Ned
Title: Re: Made another today
Post by: Pitchy on December 31, 2008, 02:10:53 AM
See how in picture 7 i carved out the stock for your cheek so ya can look down the sights.
It date1s in the 1400 or early 1500 i believe, i will get some info from the experts and let ya know for sure.
Thanks.
Title: Re: Made another today
Post by: FrankG on December 31, 2008, 02:14:05 AM
Thats cool Lenn thmbsup Now yer ready fer deer huntin , now that ya gots sights !
Title: Re: Made another today
Post by: Pitchy on December 31, 2008, 02:18:35 AM
Thanks Frank, that`s my hope. They actually made a gun like this i just have to find the lititure about it.  wtt
Title: Re: Made another today
Post by: FrankG on December 31, 2008, 02:21:47 AM
I saw them with the hookiebob in the stock but hadnt an idea why it was that way.
Title: Re: Made another today
Post by: Pitchy on December 31, 2008, 02:26:30 AM
Here`s a pic of a Hakenbuchse with a tock like this.
If ya can figure out how to make that pic show i`d appreciate it.

http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Vault/1945/Guns/hacken.jpg

(http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/6595/hackenkt1.jpg)

If ya scroll down this site, on the left you`ll find some over the shoulder guns.

http://homepages.ihug.com.au/~dispater/handgonnes.htm (http://homepages.ihug.com.au/~dispater/handgonnes.htm)
Title: Re: Made another today
Post by: Dryball on December 31, 2008, 02:44:38 AM
That the pic you wanted Lenn?

Ned
Title: Re: Made another today
Post by: battman1 on December 31, 2008, 02:52:41 AM
Wow, you definately build some different stuff.
Title: Re: Made another today
Post by: Pitchy on December 31, 2008, 03:02:20 AM
Thanks battman the odder the better, yep that be the one thanks Ned. A more accurate representation would be the 1440`s models on the web page i gave the link too.
Title: Re: Made another today
Post by: Pitchy on December 31, 2008, 08:09:19 PM
Just came in from shooting it, it was a blast. Had her loaded with 45 grains of FFF and could easily shoot 60-65 grains.
Shoot about a four inch group at 15 yards.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/InTheWind/matchgonneshoot1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/InTheWind/matchgonneshoot2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/InTheWind/matchgonneshoot3.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/InTheWind/matchgonneshoot4.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/InTheWind/matchgonneshoot5.jpg)
Title: Re: Made another today
Post by: Roy on December 31, 2008, 09:08:10 PM
Thats too cool Pitchy  thmbsup ;D
Title: Re: Made another today
Post by: Pitchy on December 31, 2008, 09:09:46 PM
Quote from: Roy on December 31, 2008, 09:08:10 PM
Thats too cool Pitchy  thmbsup ;D
And one heck of a lotta fun, me thinks it`s my favorite, look out deer.  hntr
Tanks Roy.  chrrs
Title: Re: Made another today
Post by: Roy on December 31, 2008, 09:16:29 PM
I'm sure you could get that smack dabbin with a bit of practice  thmbsup
Title: Re: Made another today
Post by: tom hargrove on December 31, 2008, 11:04:49 PM
cool lenn i like that one.
Title: Re: Made another today
Post by: Pitchy on December 31, 2008, 11:22:36 PM
Thanks Tom , I think i`ll be able to get it shootin pretty straight after it warms up. I made the front sight extra long for tuning.
Title: Re: Made another today
Post by: FrankG on December 31, 2008, 11:40:18 PM
Lenn , get a good 5/8" bit for a 62 interchangeable barrel   thmbsup
Title: Re: Made another today
Post by: Pitchy on January 01, 2009, 12:47:09 AM
I have a 5/8 th ream, tell me more, what can i shoot in that caliber.
Title: Re: Made another today
Post by: FrankG on January 01, 2009, 12:49:45 AM
.600 round ball or 20 guage wads for scattergun thmbsup
Title: Re: Made another today
Post by: Pitchy on January 01, 2009, 12:53:56 AM
Don`t seem worth the slight gain in diamiter, one inch or bigger sounds like more fun.  thmbsup
Title: Re: Made another today
Post by: FrankG on January 01, 2009, 12:57:06 AM
The 600 rb is around 320 grs of lead compared to 180 or so of 50 cal  thmbsup
Title: Re: Made another today
Post by: Pitchy on January 01, 2009, 01:00:03 AM
I`m confused, nothin new, what cal. is a .600? where do ya get those RB`s
Title: Re: Made another today
Post by: FrankG on January 01, 2009, 01:01:50 AM
The nominal cal is .62 I cast mine and TOW has them or Lee makes a mould.
Title: Re: Made another today
Post by: Pitchy on January 01, 2009, 01:04:00 AM
Hmmm i`m getting more interested, I could just run my ream down one of these 50`s. So your telling me ya can patch a .600 ball and load it in a 5/8ths bore.
Title: Re: Made another today
Post by: FrankG on January 01, 2009, 01:21:46 AM
5/8" is .625 so .600 rb and .010 -.012 greased should do it .

I think I'd take it to 9/16" first .
Title: Re: Made another today
Post by: Pitchy on January 01, 2009, 01:39:29 AM
Will have to see, i`m done building for a while, I think.
Thanks for the info.
Title: Re: Made another today
Post by: Roaring Bull on January 01, 2009, 02:08:08 AM
sure is a great looking firearm, Pitchy!!!
Title: Re: Made another today
Post by: Pitchy on January 01, 2009, 02:25:22 AM
Thanks RB appreciate the compliments  chrrs
Title: Re: Made another today
Post by: Pitchy on January 01, 2009, 10:58:57 PM
Seen this on another board and thought i`d try it, mustard for a day or so then mist bluing on it. We`ll see.  ucrzy

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/InTheWind/mustardonbarrel.jpg)
Title: Re: Made another today
Post by: Roaring Bull on January 01, 2009, 11:05:41 PM
Can't wait to see that.....
Title: Re: Made another today
Post by: FrankG on January 01, 2009, 11:06:06 PM
It ought to etch in !
Title: Re: Made another today
Post by: Pitchy on January 01, 2009, 11:11:47 PM
How long should i leave it on, i`m impatiant, just ask the wife.  ROFL
Title: Re: Made another today
Post by: FrankG on January 01, 2009, 11:17:55 PM
If you put it in a box with a wet sponge somewhere warm I thing it would accelerate its action.
Title: Re: Made another today
Post by: Pitchy on January 01, 2009, 11:19:20 PM
I love it when when you talk that way Frank.  ROFL
Title: Re: Made another today
Post by: FrankG on January 01, 2009, 11:21:35 PM
LOL  ;D The evaporation from the damp sponge will keep the mustard from drying out and the vinegar in it from evaporating as quickly so it can work better .
Title: Re: Made another today
Post by: Pitchy on January 01, 2009, 11:26:02 PM
Snow bank won`t work?
Title: Re: Made another today
Post by: FrankG on January 01, 2009, 11:28:22 PM
Need a little warmth for a little evaoration.
Title: Re: Made another today
Post by: Pitchy on January 01, 2009, 11:37:45 PM
Put it in a zip bag with a sponge or is that to airtight and the whole barrel will rust
Title: Re: Made another today
Post by: Pitchy on January 04, 2009, 06:52:25 PM
Quote from: Pitchy on January 01, 2009, 10:58:57 PM
Seen this on another board and thought i`d try it, mustard for a day or so then mist bluing on it. We`ll see.  ucrzy

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/InTheWind/mustardonbarrel.jpg)

Well its a tough go, the psrt under the mustard stayed grey and slightly etched. I put fresh mustard over the old everyday for three days, no patience either. 
The part between the mustard rusts too so ya gotta try and get that off too before bluing. I aplied blue with a small paint brush after the mustard was removed.
It`s different alright.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/InTheWind/BARRELSTRIPE1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/InTheWind/BARRELSTRIPE3.jpg)
Title: Re: Made another today
Post by: Roaring Bull on January 04, 2009, 06:59:50 PM
Turned out really cool, Lenn.  Might try and do some of that on a ferw things.  Wonder could I write my name in mustard??
Title: Re: Made another today
Post by: Pitchy on January 04, 2009, 07:02:31 PM
Thanks Dave, don`t know if I like it or not.
I`d try it on something your not real attached to first.  thmbsup
Title: Re: Made another today
Post by: Roaring Bull on January 04, 2009, 07:35:37 PM
sister-in-law???
Title: Re: Made another today
Post by: Pitchy on January 04, 2009, 08:07:46 PM
 ROFL bunkr ROFL
Title: Re: Made another today
Post by: Pitchy on January 05, 2009, 02:41:49 AM
Don`t like it working on all blue.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/InTheWind/barrelblue2.jpg)