Author Topic: Need photo examples of early (pre-1765) Club Butt Smooth Bores  (Read 3665 times)

J1776

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Greetings!

I'm doing some research on early club butt rifles in preparation for building one for myself.  Specifically, looking for photographic reference of club butt pieces that date pre- 1765.  Looking for pieces that are more of the 1720-1750 variety. (Photos, specs, lengths, barrels, oct to round barrels vs. straight round barrels, etc.)

I have the book, "Flintlock Fowlers" and "Colonial Guns" but there are one ow two I know are out of print and a bit hefty in the used book realm, so I'm at a loose there!

Thank you very much for your time fellas,... it's much appreciated!

Kind Regards,
Jason


J1776

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Re: Need photo examples of early (pre-1765) Club Butt Smooth Bores
« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2011, 03:38:27 AM »
Artificer,...

Thanks for the links,... I knew of some of those already, but thanks regardless.
Todd Bitler's work blows me away,... EVERYTHING he does is REALLY great work!  Very inspirational.

« Last Edit: July 01, 2011, 03:39:22 AM by JShip1776 »

Mike R

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Re: Need photo examples of early (pre-1765) Club Butt Smooth Bores
« Reply #3 on: July 06, 2011, 04:04:37 PM »
likely before your time frame, but Man at Arms mag [latest ed] has a nice article with excellent pics of a mid 17th cent fowler that looks to set the club but style....also shows pics of similar age guns...