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Offline Adrie luke

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First Flintlock
« on: May 02, 2017, 08:08:54 PM »
For more than 3 years I make flintlock rifles on scale. I found drawings and pictures on the internet. I am from the Netherlands and here is nobody ho makes things like this. I have to get my inspiration in the VS. My first one is a Kentucky long rifle. I had to learn how to make a Flintlock work.







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Offline EC121

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Re: First Flintlock
« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2017, 08:22:52 PM »
Nice work.
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Re: First Flintlock
« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2017, 08:45:08 PM »
Adrie: Welcome to the forum and nice job on the mini-rifle.
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Offline Daryl

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Re: First Flintlock
« Reply #3 on: May 02, 2017, 08:56:31 PM »
Intriguing hobby - welcome to ALR.
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Re: First Flintlock
« Reply #4 on: May 02, 2017, 10:14:15 PM »
Very nice indeed and thanks for sharing.  Just out out curiosity (not trying to be nosy) are you an engineer, machinist, cabinet maker?

Welcome to the site.
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Offline D. Taylor Sapergia

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Re: First Flintlock
« Reply #5 on: May 02, 2017, 10:54:34 PM »
I have a friend in the Netherlands who has been a contributor to this site:  Hans Muller.  I hope he is in good health - I haven't heard from him for some time.  Perhaps he will see this and respond.
You obviously have considerable talent and drive.  I applaud your work, but would like to see you more closely adhere to traditional design and architecture.  Though your rifle is interesting, it resembles a more contemporary approach to longrifle architecture, to be gentle.  You obviously have the skill.  I'd hope you will take this as constructive critique, and endeavour to more accurately portray these iconic firearms.

And a sincere welcome to this site!
« Last Edit: May 02, 2017, 10:58:07 PM by D. Taylor Sapergia »
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Offline wattlebuster

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Re: First Flintlock
« Reply #6 on: May 03, 2017, 02:26:00 AM »
Now thats just cool 8)
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Nothing beats the feel of a handmade southern iron mounted flintlock on a cold frosty morning

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Re: First Flintlock
« Reply #7 on: May 03, 2017, 05:46:20 AM »
That is a neat little rifle you have made ! With your obvious skills you are in good company here to, do as Mr. Sapergia suggests . There is a lot of very  good reference material on this site from some super talented builders .  Welcome!!!
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Offline Flint62Smoothie

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Re: First Flintlock
« Reply #8 on: May 05, 2017, 02:58:48 PM »
Unbelievable! There's no way I could work on such fine pieces, nevermind make them. BRAVO!
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All of my muzzleloaders will shoot into one ragged hole ALL DAY LONG ... it's just the 2nd or 3rd & other shots that tend to open up my groups ... !

Offline Adrie luke

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Re: First Flintlock
« Reply #9 on: May 07, 2017, 02:54:53 PM »
Drawing how I started.




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Offline oldtravler61

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Re: First Flintlock
« Reply #10 on: May 07, 2017, 03:31:31 PM »
 Adrie for your first rifle you did real well. Especially from just following the drawing an making every part! Thanks for showing. Oldtravler
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