Author Topic: Kentucky flintlock pistol buildt from scratch by Runar Stava  (Read 24933 times)

Offline D. Taylor Sapergia

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Re: Kentucky flintlock pistol buildt from scratch by Runar Stava
« Reply #25 on: January 10, 2011, 08:35:16 PM »
The rear sight that typifies those from the Lehigh valley has a rectangular vertical standing blade centered in the base.  I've seen the base made from brass and the vertical of steel/iron.  The sight is low to the barrel and has a fine "V" notch, with the forward side cut away to thin the notch.  There is often decorative filing done across the base, similar to yours.  Usually, the barrel metal is upset to form the dovetail, though.
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Re: Kentucky flintlock pistol buildt from scratch by Runar Stava
« Reply #26 on: January 11, 2011, 05:20:11 AM »
I would like to compliment all of you fellows on your attitude and welcome to Runar and others who come to this site for information and guidance.
Great work Runar!
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Re: Kentucky flintlock pistol buildt from scratch by Runar Stava
« Reply #27 on: January 11, 2011, 12:55:45 PM »
Thank you Sapergia and Old Ford, I will post most photos and short tekst because of my Seamans English ;)
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