Author Topic: Flintlock rifle. (Read 10511 times)

Adrie luke · « **on:** January 31, 2018, 06:22:20 PM »

I have started to make a Fowling rifle on scale.

A few weeks ago I ordered by Track and Wolff plans for rifles on full scale.
When the plans were delivered I unfold the plan of the Fowling on the floor.
I was amazed that the rifle was so big!!
I saw it in a museum but you cannot hold it than and I did not realize how big it was.
I have made the barrel on scale and now I am busy with the flintlock lock.
Everything on the lock is round, an I hope to succeed making it in the right way.
We will see!!

A lot of filing!

Kingsburyarms · « **Reply #1 on:** January 31, 2018, 06:26:24 PM »

As always, my friend, Amazing work!!!! - Keep the pictures coming....

t.caster · « **Reply #2 on:** January 31, 2018, 07:12:38 PM »

Yeah, AMAZING. Is that about half scale? or less?
Keep us posted with your progress please.

Thanks,
Tom

Adrie luke · « **Reply #3 on:** January 31, 2018, 07:46:02 PM »

Kingsbury Arms,

Thank you! How far is your Lancaster?

Adrie luke · « **Reply #4 on:** January 31, 2018, 07:46:58 PM »

Tom,

It is 2/5 scale or 40%.

Flint62Smoothie · « **Reply #5 on:** January 31, 2018, 07:51:30 PM »

Simply AMAZING!

Kingsburyarms · « **Reply #6 on:** January 31, 2018, 08:21:11 PM »

Quote from: Adrie luke on January 31, 2018, 07:46:02 PM

Kingsbury Arms,

Thank you! How far is your Lancaster?

Carving almost done - The holidays slowed me down, I'll post more images this weekend.....

Adrie luke · « **Reply #7 on:** March 26, 2018, 06:48:15 PM »

Back in the workshop!
A long time it was too cold but I have started again.
It is good to see all the good work on ALR. I learn a lot only by watching.
I made a flintlock for a Fowling on scale.
My new challenge is to make two the same locks.
Can I use one lock for a pistol or is the lock for a pistol smaller?

Daryl · « **Reply #8 on:** March 26, 2018, 06:56:36 PM »

Amazing, Adre - well done.

n stephenson · « **Reply #9 on:** March 26, 2018, 07:03:21 PM »

Adrie , Sir, it is always a joy to see what you come up with next. These things are hard enough to build full scale . I know they have to be harder on that scale. Nice Work ! Nate

Justin Urbantas · « **Reply #10 on:** March 26, 2018, 07:45:48 PM »

How large are you allowed to build a gun?

Flint62Smoothie · « **Reply #11 on:** March 26, 2018, 09:54:40 PM »

Yes, indeed a TRUE craftsman at work, beautiful hand work!

Mr. Bubbles · « **Reply #12 on:** March 30, 2018, 02:23:14 AM »

Are you going to make the lock fully functioning, so you could shoot it if you wanted to?

Ky-Flinter · « **Reply #13 on:** March 30, 2018, 03:14:51 AM »

Adrie,

As always, your work is amazing!

Quote from: Adrie luke on March 26, 2018, 06:48:15 PM

...... I made a flintlock for a Fowling on scale.
My new challenge is to make two the same locks.
Can I use one lock for a pistol or is the lock for a pistol smaller?

The size of a pistol lock will vary depending on the style and size of the pistol, but in general, if the Fowler and the pistol are made on the same scale, the pistol lock would be smaller. For example, the lockplate of the Early Kentucky/American Fowler Flintlock from R.E. Davis measures 5-7/8" x 1-1/16", while the plate of their "Becky" Pistol Flintlock for a small pistol measures 4-3/16" x 13/16". http://www.redaviscompany.com/locks.html

Or you could make 2 of your fowler locks and use one on a pistol of about 60% scale. I can't wait to see it!

-Ron

Adrie luke · « **Reply #14 on:** March 30, 2018, 08:30:50 PM »

Ron,

Thanks for all the effort.
I keep it in mind!

Adrie

Kingsburyarms · « **Reply #15 on:** March 31, 2018, 12:43:38 AM »

I love watching your work - I respect anyone who can make miniature working replicas - I will be in Eindhoven in May - we will catch up then -

Jon

Adrie luke · « **Reply #16 on:** April 17, 2018, 09:42:33 PM »

Today I finished the flintlocks.

Chowmi · « **Reply #17 on:** April 17, 2018, 09:46:58 PM »

Adrie,
great work! I love to see what you are doing.
That is a great project, and it looks like a good challenge.

I will not be in Amsterdam in May, but will try to get a June or July trip.

Cheers,
Norm

Brian Jordan · « **Reply #18 on:** April 18, 2018, 12:25:26 AM »

WOW what a challenge that must be! Great work!

Daryl · « **Reply #19 on:** April 18, 2018, 06:32:24 AM »

Beautiful work, Adrie.

Adrie luke · « **Reply #20 on:** April 18, 2018, 11:59:56 AM »

Half

full

Thanks All

thecapgunkid · « **Reply #21 on:** April 18, 2018, 12:00:32 PM »

Adrie, this is almost recreational to view. Keep the pics coming. What great work.

EC121 · « **Reply #22 on:** April 18, 2018, 06:51:53 PM »

Just watching Arie and Runar work makes me want to throw my tools away.

Great work.

dogcreek · « **Reply #23 on:** April 19, 2018, 01:24:24 AM »

Very nice work, Adrie!

Tracker0721 · « **Reply #24 on:** April 23, 2018, 04:59:41 PM »

I keep pulling up this thread and must say, you’re doing an incredible job. I’m mind boggled each time seeing the finger sized locks.

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