Kentucky flintlock pistol buildt from scratch by Runar Stava

[Rolf]

Runar asked me post pictures of the pistol and ask for comments and critiques. The pistol is his own design and his first attempt at a kentucky pistol. The barrel is a 50 caliber octagonal barrel, 12" long, 13/16" wide, from Ed Rayl that Runar swamped himself. The stock was made from scratch . All the brass parts made from scratch out of sheet metal. he built the lock himself from a chambers small siler kit. The stock is stain with winegaroon and finished boiled linseed oil.  I really like the profile of the stock he drew.









Best regards
Rolfkt

[Fullstock longrifle]

Your friend did an excellent job on the pistol.  If this was his first attempt at a Kentucky pistol, I can't wait to see what his next one will look like.  By the way, it has an Easton Pennsylvania feel to it (in my opinion), similar to the work of the Young family.

Frank

[Jim Kibler]

Runar,

That is a fine looking pistol.  Wonderful work for a first attempt at a kentucky pistol.  Good job!  I am going to give one suggestion if you don't mind.  With a nice pistol such as this, the lock deserves a little attention in my view.  It would be nice if it were filed and polished up a little.  It could be left fully bright or it and all the other steel parts could be darkened a touch to take of the bright edge.  Hope your planning another flintlock project.

Jim

[LRB]

   I would add, that even just a little engraving would set it off, but a great job, well done!!

[A.Merrill]

    Looks very nice. So what is next?    Good Luck   AL

[smylee grouch]

Bravo Runar, that is a real nice first attempt. Actualy it would be a nice job for a second or more attempt. I think you are hooked, so as the others have asked, whats next?              Gary

[Dphariss]

For a first attempt I don't see where he has anything to apologize for..

The lines are good and this is the important thing.

I like it.
Dan

[Steve Bookout]

Hei Rolf!  Tell Runar to register on the ALR site, on second thought I'll tell him myself.  Once again, he's did a fantasic job.  He needs to show the folks how he makes some of his parts.  Hans våpen er en arbeide av elske.
Gledelig Jul og glade nytt år.  mvh, Bookie

[elk killer]

very nice pistol..
is it going to have any sights??

[Curt Larsen]

I'll second Bookie's comment.  After seeing what Runar could do on the reproduction postman's weapone that Rolf showed earlier, it is pretty clear that Runar is one skilled craftsman.  Tell him to keep up the good work.  We'd all like to see more.  
glaedelig jul og godt nyt aar!!
mvh,
Curt

[smylee grouch]

Hay Rolf, I second what curt and Bookie said, I think. Come on in the waters fine.   Gary

[greybeard]

Now thats a downright handsome pistol.  You should be somewhat proud me thinks.
Cheers   Bob

[Steve Bookout]

Gary Trapper, what we said in Norwegian closely translates into: Merry Christmas and happy new year....with both traditional and new spellings.  So here's hoping you have a good'un.  Med Venlig Hilsen, Bookie

[Rasch Chronicles]

First One?

Holy Smokes.

Really nice lines and execution if you were to ask me!

Happy Holidays!
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[dogcreek]

That's a fine-looking pistol. Congratulations on a job well done! Have you had a chance to shoot it? If so, how does it group?

[smylee grouch]

Thanks Bookie, I'm decended from Norway stock too but all I know of the language is ufda and lefse so will just say Happy Holidays to all. Ya you betcha Runar, that realy is a fine looking gun.  Best wishes to all for a great Christmas season.     Gary

[Rolf]

Runar asked me to post a reply for him.  Runar is registered as a member of ALR. He says he can read simple english  but insists he can't write it. Runar plans to put sigths on the pistol and brown the lock and the barrel. He asked me to thank you all for your kind comments and tell you he hopes to test the gun after Xmas.

Best regards
Rolf

[runastav]

when hardening the Siler kit, I was stupid and lost the FLY/ Springkile in Norwegian New one made of springsteel flat 3mm
http://s1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/runastav/?albumview=slideshow
Runar

[greybeard]

Seems like I had to make one of these little rascals years ago. I don't ever want to do it again

[D. Taylor Sapergia]

I've made lots of them.  It's easier to make a cutter to make the cylindrical peg, by drilling a hole of the appropriate size into the end of a piece of drill rod, cutting teeth with a triangular file, hardening and tempering it, and milling the roughed out peg right down to the flat fly.

[runastav]

Smart  D.Taylor Sapergia
Rear sight from bar, ca 4mm hight from barrel
Runar

[Steve Bookout]

Hei Runar!  Would you like me to send you a fly or two?  mvh,  Bookie

[runastav]

Bookie thank you, but not necessary now he he Front sight have brass base, silver blade 1,5mm thank you Rolf.
Testshooting have to waite to cold here in Norway now
Runar

[D. Taylor Sapergia]

runastav...very nice little Lehigh valley rear sight.  But I'd cut the cup deeper, so that there is just a thin web of steel in the notch.  You will get a clearer sight picture that way.

[runastav]

It is done Sapergia, one minute with Dremel Can you tell me more about Lehigt Valley rear sights?
Runar