Author Topic: Pecatonica Fusil de Chasse  (Read 1193 times)

Offline Bob Gerard

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Pecatonica Fusil de Chasse
« on: June 11, 2022, 10:43:29 PM »
I thought to share some photos of my newly finished Fusil de Chasse that I built from Pecatonica River component parts. It was an enjoyable build and I am really happy with how it turned out as well as how good it shoots. They are such graceful looking long guns.













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Offline Daryl

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Re: Pecatonica Fusil de Chasse
« Reply #1 on: June 12, 2022, 01:39:45 AM »
That looks really good, Bob. Nicely done!
Make the bag and horn too? Dynamite!
Daryl

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Offline Clark Badgett

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Re: Pecatonica Fusil de Chasse
« Reply #2 on: June 12, 2022, 02:45:05 AM »
Great job. Why didn't you use the FDC sideplate?
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Offline Bob Gerard

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Re: Pecatonica Fusil de Chasse
« Reply #3 on: June 12, 2022, 03:10:46 AM »
Hi- I made the horn but not this pouch. The serpent side plate that was supplied is too long for this lock so I used a Fusil Fin side plate instead.

Offline Clark Badgett

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Re: Pecatonica Fusil de Chasse
« Reply #4 on: June 12, 2022, 03:25:52 AM »
The side plate you used is referred to as the cloud pattern of the late fusil de trait style, also found often enough on New England fowlers. FDCs should use this, or close variations.


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Offline Bob Gerard

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Re: Pecatonica Fusil de Chasse
« Reply #5 on: June 12, 2022, 03:34:58 AM »
Thanks Clark. My knowledge on these is less than rudimentary!