Author Topic: Building a Blunderbuss (Read 10531 times)

runastav · « **on:** May 22, 2019, 07:49:23 PM »

Hi Guys! If I want a Blunderbuss I must build one myself originals is way to ecpencive for me. So I borrow a Spencer Blunderbuss from a buddy, and I will use it as a guide line and use parts I have laying around.The bronse barrel will be a litle beefier made from 18x42x310mm Gun metall OM1(CC493K)
Runar

Breach plug will use a Brown Bess plug

smylee grouch · « **Reply #1 on:** May 22, 2019, 11:00:54 PM »

This looks like another great follow along project.

Bob Roller · « **Reply #2 on:** May 22, 2019, 11:09:06 PM »

Runar,Be sure to contact Mike Neumann in South Africa for long range sights
on the blunderbuss.

Bob Roller

Daryl · « **Reply #3 on:** May 23, 2019, 02:57:54 AM »

I have long staff aperture tang with a spirit level aperture front on mine. I think accuracy would be better if the barrel was a bit longer?
"Puzzled in BC"

Curtis · « **Reply #4 on:** May 23, 2019, 05:25:45 AM »

This is bound to be fun to watch!

Curtis

davec2 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 23, 2019, 07:33:38 AM »

Runar,

I have built a bunch of these now (not that I wanted to but others liked the one I built for myself and wanted one made), but I have always used Ed Rayl barrels.....and none of them had a spring loaded bayonet ! Knowing how you work, I am really, really looking forward to watching you progress on this.

All the best !

runastav · « **Reply #6 on:** May 24, 2019, 09:31:42 AM »

Hi All! And thank you guys I do my best ;)The barrel have now its profile
Runar

Craig Wilcox · « **Reply #7 on:** May 24, 2019, 02:04:03 PM »

Looking nice, Runar! I envy you the machinery that you have - I've got nothing that would turn a barrel like that. And it is a very good chunk of bronze.

Rolf · « **Reply #8 on:** May 24, 2019, 02:29:45 PM »

Great work Runar!!! How did you turn the inside of the muzzel?

Best regards
Rolf

runastav · « **Reply #9 on:** May 24, 2019, 05:49:52 PM »

Thank you guys! Rolf in the lathe

ca 3" lenght
Runar

runastav · « **Reply #10 on:** May 26, 2019, 11:39:51 AM »

Hi guys! The bajonet and its heng , begin With the barrel heng and do ot simpel

Runar

runastav · « **Reply #11 on:** May 28, 2019, 12:04:27 PM »

Hi all! The nail bayonet , the old timer was very expert in forging, filing and chiseling for sure ;)See the square chiseled hole for the big v spring on the original!
Runar

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runastav · « **Reply #12 on:** May 31, 2019, 10:11:11 PM »

Hi guys! Bajonet almost done

Runar

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Daryl · « **Reply #13 on:** June 01, 2019, 01:54:26 AM »

Thanks ever so much for this fabulous journey into gun building from the ground up.

You are just packed full of surprises - and skill.

runastav · « **Reply #14 on:** June 04, 2019, 08:11:35 PM »

Hi all! and thank you Daryl! Barrelband breach, starting the sliding tang safety hmmm maby the modern tang safety on o/u shotgun etc came from this patent?
Runar

The safety roughly shaped

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msellers · « **Reply #15 on:** June 04, 2019, 08:41:07 PM »

Just found some pictures of a pistol you need to match this with a bottom of barrel bayonet. Would be set to take on any and all highwaymen then.

You are a true craftsman with all you do. Thanks for sharing all the steps and progress.
Mike

runastav · « **Reply #16 on:** June 07, 2019, 08:00:44 PM »

Hi all! and thank you msellers! The safety done

Runar

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Cory Joe Stewart · « **Reply #17 on:** June 19, 2019, 07:55:09 PM »

That is so cool.

Bob McBride · « **Reply #18 on:** June 20, 2019, 11:12:02 PM »

Very nice.

runastav · « **Reply #19 on:** July 17, 2019, 08:54:46 PM »

Hi Guys! And thank you Bhmack and Cory Joe Stewart! The bajonet is now hinges on muzzle

Runar

D. Taylor Sapergia · « **Reply #20 on:** July 17, 2019, 09:29:47 PM »

Runar: this is arguably the coolest build you've done. I'm really enjoying this.

davec2 · « **Reply #21 on:** July 18, 2019, 04:42:55 AM »

Runar,

Outstanding work !!!!! Is the hinge just dovetailed into the barrel or is it brazed / soldered ?

runastav · « **Reply #22 on:** July 19, 2019, 02:55:57 PM »

Hi Guys! and thank you Taylor and davec2! Cant tell if the original is brazed, but I will silversolder mine. The Lock in front of barrel in work
Runar

Curtis · « **Reply #23 on:** July 20, 2019, 07:39:22 AM »

Excellent work on the bayonet Runar! My kind of fun.

Curtis

Daryl · « **Reply #24 on:** July 20, 2019, 08:40:45 AM »

Last pic - muzzle needs a crown, LOL.
just kidding, Runar - doing absolutely wonderful hand work! STILL it's the best that I've seen
Well done, - Salute

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Author Topic: Building a Blunderbuss (Read 10531 times)