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Offline elk killer

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Solder
« on: September 13, 2022, 11:32:29 AM »
When did attaching sights and barrel lugs on thin round barrels become the norm?
How where they attached before solder was invented?
When was it invented for gun work
Couldnt find much info on it
only flintlocks remain interesting..

Offline Goo

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Re: Solder
« Reply #1 on: September 13, 2022, 02:52:59 PM »
Barrel Bands.    Smart Dog has had some discussion of this in the past.
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Offline RAT

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Re: Solder
« Reply #2 on: September 13, 2022, 03:00:35 PM »
I would be really surprised if the Romans didn't use solder. Search for ancient jewelry. I'd bet you'd find some solder use going way back. On barrels? Haven't a clue.
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Re: Solder
« Reply #3 on: September 13, 2022, 03:50:08 PM »
I think solder and copper "brazing" have been around longer than gun barrels, Elk.

Offline David Rase

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Re: Solder
« Reply #4 on: September 13, 2022, 04:55:18 PM »
Per Kit Ravenshire, Brown Bess lugs were dovetailed and brazed.
David