Author Topic: Building a Double Barrel Flintlock Shotgun (Read 74368 times)

runastav · « **on:** January 31, 2016, 07:37:11 PM »

Hi All!
I will try to build a double barrel shotgun from the nice book by William R. Brockway

Have a Swede Husquarna made Lefaucheux cal 16, and Manton Flintlocks is on the way from the great land Amerika in the west

Runar

tim crowe · « **Reply #1 on:** January 31, 2016, 07:44:42 PM »

I look forward to your excellent work!

Old Ford2 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 31, 2016, 07:52:15 PM »

Hey guys, I am REALLY looking forward to this!
Fred

smylee grouch · « **Reply #3 on:** January 31, 2016, 08:04:59 PM »

No task is too daunting for Runar. We all look forward to your project. Manton locks to boot, wow. Best wishes on this build.

gunmaker · « **Reply #4 on:** January 31, 2016, 08:05:46 PM »

Just what I needed, I've been thinking about a side by side, and here you go and hit us with another sweet project....Going to be "Very interesting"......Tom

jerrywh · « **Reply #5 on:** January 31, 2016, 08:13:04 PM »

I like the setup you have for mounting the barrels in the lathe. Thanks. J.H.

Kermit · « **Reply #6 on:** January 31, 2016, 08:52:08 PM »

Go, Runar! You have my attention!

thimble rig · « **Reply #7 on:** January 31, 2016, 09:00:22 PM »

This build is going to be a good one.With youre talents Oh yeah cant wait to see this.

Daryl · « **Reply #8 on:** January 31, 2016, 11:34:44 PM »

Yes - Jerry - agree that "action" vice is being used very well indeed.

L. Akers · « **Reply #9 on:** February 01, 2016, 12:56:16 AM »

Runar, I love to follow your projects and very much admire your talent. I built a 16ga double flint about 10 years ago and I was lucky in that I found a set of un-chambered barrels so I got to keep the inch or so at the breech you had to cut off. Good luck with your project and judging by your past work, I expect your shotgun will rival those of Manton or Purdey.

wbradbury · « **Reply #10 on:** February 01, 2016, 03:20:54 AM »

Quote from: Daryl on January 31, 2016, 11:34:44 PM

Yes - Jerry - agree that "action" vice is being used very well indeed.

Ha! I just noticed that! I was entertaining the thought of a build like this just the other day. I'll definetly stay tuned! Will

KLMoors · « **Reply #11 on:** February 01, 2016, 04:04:08 AM »

This should be fun Runar. I built one a couple of summers ago and really enjoyed it. I am looking forward to watching your progress.

I had issues with getting the lock springs to clear the barrels, so you want locks with the springs as low as possible. As shown in the book, it will require you to file notches in the sides of the barrels. I am sure you will figure it out!

frogwalking · « **Reply #12 on:** February 01, 2016, 04:38:00 AM »

Oh boy!

ddoyle · « **Reply #13 on:** February 01, 2016, 07:16:40 PM »

Thanks, this is gonna be great!

Curtis · « **Reply #14 on:** February 02, 2016, 12:27:28 AM »

Most excellent, Runar! Brockway's book is full of great information. I'm certain this will be a fun project for you and all of us.

Curtis

Boompa · « **Reply #15 on:** February 02, 2016, 07:55:01 AM »

Good idea, I look forward to seeing your project progress.

eddillon · « **Reply #16 on:** February 02, 2016, 08:51:16 AM »

Looks like you are off to a stellar start. Looking forward to progress reports.

JB2 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 02, 2016, 11:07:18 AM »

looking forward to this one too! Between Runar, Taylor and Firelock, I'll never get anything done anymore. I'll just sit back with popcorn and a beer and watch you guys! But at least I'll maybe learn something, instead of just turning my brain to mush watching TV.

runastav · « **Reply #18 on:** February 02, 2016, 01:31:42 PM »

Hi All! and thank you so much

Ok, Mr Brockway say cal 16 use 7/8x14 and I do the treads be very thin in the front but will do the gun and proof test the barrels if it dont stand it I will get a new barrel

Made a 1-1/4 long bolt and then file the length same comprende my bad english?Make the breach plug round and eysy, will soft solder a bit rib as last barreljob
Runar

FALout · « **Reply #19 on:** February 02, 2016, 01:41:14 PM »

Runaround, what is the piece that has a hole thru it and is mark 7x1/4 ?

runastav · « **Reply #20 on:** February 02, 2016, 04:14:15 PM »

FALout, it is a filing guyd for the hight of the treading in barrel 1-1/4" in lenght

to be same in both barrels
Runar

Robert Wolfe · « **Reply #21 on:** February 02, 2016, 05:05:39 PM »

Thanks Runar - I was wondering that as well.

L. Akers · « **Reply #22 on:** February 02, 2016, 06:46:26 PM »

Runar, if the 7/8 plug does not work out consider a 22MM x 1,50. I had the same concerns about barrel wall thickness as you in my 16 and opted for the metric.

runastav · « **Reply #23 on:** February 04, 2016, 01:35:09 PM »

Hi All! And thank you
L.Akers, I will remember that

Breach plugs soon ready for standing breach. Beeswaks on haksaw, and you saw like in butter

Runar

The standing Breach, I let the Makita work it has plenty elbow grease hehe

thimble rig · « **Reply #24 on:** February 04, 2016, 03:53:28 PM »

Thanks for taking the time to post youre work.what kind of wood are you going to use for youre stock?

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Author Topic: Building a Double Barrel Flintlock Shotgun (Read 74368 times)

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