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Offline bob in the woods

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Chambers early ketland lock
« on: June 17, 2020, 12:34:51 AM »
I wanted to use an early ketland on a rifle, and wondered how it would fit with a B weight .50 cal ?
I have the lock , all filed and polished to 400 grit , and now need a barrel. My first choice was a C weight 42 in in .54 , but just wondered about the " B" 

Offline D. Taylor Sapergia

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Re: Chambers early ketland lock
« Reply #1 on: June 17, 2020, 02:36:45 AM »
I think it'll work just fine BOTW.  for reference, here's a couple images of a JP Beck with a Large Siler flintlock and a B 50 cal barrel 44" long.  The
Beck is the top rifle.






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Offline Daryl

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Re: Chambers early ketland lock
« Reply #2 on: June 17, 2020, 04:56:32 AM »
That Beck looks familiar - I think that one lives with me.
It's great and works great.
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Offline flinchrocket

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Re: Chambers early ketland lock
« Reply #3 on: June 17, 2020, 05:11:03 AM »
The Early Ketland would be fine with both those barrels.
You can also get the Rice Beck barrel in 54 cal. It has a 1" breech.
« Last Edit: June 17, 2020, 05:14:59 AM by flinchrocket »

Offline B.Barker

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Re: Chambers early ketland lock
« Reply #4 on: June 17, 2020, 06:07:11 AM »
This is not a "B" weight barrel but it has a 1" breech and is 42" long.