the ole way

[yip]

 after reading and watching, books and tapes on building rifles(muzzleloaders) and this being 2010. i know using moderen tools is the way to go, but is there any info on what the ole timers used?is there a cd floating around showing how to build a muzzle gun the ole way? i know this sounds crazy but it would be interesting

[Ezra]

You may start by brushing up on your blacksmithing skills.  Making the barrel and the lock from scratch are undoubtedly the most difficult and complex operations in making a muzzleloader "the ole way".


Ez

[California Kid]

Gunsmith of Williamsburg dvd documents a rifle built the old way.

[Ky-Flinter]

CA Kid beat me to it.  The classic Gunsmith of Williamsburg is now available on DVD from the Colonial Williamsburg store for $19.95.  This dvd also includes an extra feature: "The Colonial Printer" (1952)

  Here's a link.

http://www.williamsburgmarketplace.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductLineView?jspStoreDir=wmarket&catalogId=12121&categoryId=27572&priceRange=&langId=-1&sortBy=featured&storeId=10001

-Ron

[Lucky R A]

 Now iffen you turn the electricity off, he won't be able to watch the DVD thingie.  I guess he will just have to sign on as an apprentice for 4-6 years.  He can start doing skutt work, and then progressing to the more interesting stuff.  I guess if he turns the electricity off he won't be reading this either.....

[chris laubach]

after reading and watching, books and tapes on building rifles(muzzleloaders) and this being 2010. i know using moderen tools is the way to go, but is there any info on what the ole timers used?is there a cd floating around showing how to build a muzzle gun the ole way? i know this sounds crazy but it would be interesting

Here is a start:

How to hand forge a wrought iron gun barrel:
http://www.americanpioneervideo.com






Chris Laubach

[SCLoyalist]

Foxfire 5 and "Guns and Gunmakers of Southern Appalachia"  would have some info and illustrations in them on the subject.

[Gary Tucker]

Also available from American Pioneer Video is the dvd by Mark Silver on the traditional use of planes, saws, etc. on gun building.  Full of info.

[yip]

 thanks gt i guess i didn't explane myself right, i'm not interested in the complete building of muzzleloaders just the wooden end of it. thanks again yip

[Top Jaw]

There are a few of these out there.  My favorite for an overview (not really a how to) and being very close to traditional stocking methods is one by Hershel House, that I think is still available possibly through Am Pioneer video.

Top Jaw

[Benedict]

Take a look at Mark Silver's DVD on stock shaping.  He does a good job of showing how to shape stock using traditional tools.

Bruce