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Smokey Plainsman

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Blunderbuss?
« on: July 21, 2019, 09:34:15 AM »
Do any contemporary makers make blunderbusses? I’d like to have one made. I’m not interested in making my own.

Any recommendations?
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Offline rich pierce

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Re: Blunderbuss?
« Reply #1 on: July 21, 2019, 02:13:34 PM »
Smokey, have you tried the search function? Go to the forum of interest (Gun Building) and at the top right corner of the page is a field for searching.
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Re: Blunderbuss?
« Reply #2 on: July 22, 2019, 04:24:55 AM »
Didn't see much. Guess I'll just buy an Indian one.
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Re: Blunderbuss?
« Reply #3 on: July 22, 2019, 04:48:29 AM »
Hi,
A search for "blunderbus" yielded 6 pages and 155 posts on blunderbusses in Gun Building.  Dave Crisalli makes superb ones but keep in mind his are Cadillac versions.

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Re: Blunderbuss?
« Reply #4 on: July 22, 2019, 09:56:38 AM »
Was hoping to get a few recommendations on builders. Just didn’t know if any had any on the top of their head that’s all. Looking for a working gun, not a precious engraved museum grade one.
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Re: Blunderbuss?
« Reply #5 on: July 22, 2019, 01:21:13 PM »
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Re: Blunderbuss?
« Reply #6 on: July 22, 2019, 09:34:15 PM »
I just finished this one up for a customer.  It is an 11 ga.







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Re: Blunderbuss?
« Reply #7 on: July 22, 2019, 10:47:22 PM »
What is tha tbarrel made of and has it been proofed?
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« Reply #8 on: July 22, 2019, 11:31:31 PM »
I can't recall what it's made of, but It's from Jack Garner at Tennessee Valley Manufacturing, and has been proofed.
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Re: Blunderbuss?
« Reply #9 on: July 22, 2019, 11:41:16 PM »
My question is what in the world could you use it for. No good for target shooting, worthless for trap, or hunting. But, it is an dingbat magnet, if you get one every dingbat in camp will be in your camp fondling your blunderbuss. Been there, done that, never again.

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Re: Blunderbuss?
« Reply #10 on: July 22, 2019, 11:48:41 PM »
Quote from: Smokey Plainsman on July 22, 2019, 09:56:38 AM
Was hoping to get a few recommendations on builders. Just didn’t know if any had any on the top of their head that’s all. Looking for a working gun, not a precious engraved museum grade one.
I just checked on top of my head and found nothing, not even a hat. BUT, I have built a few of these over the years, here's a couple. First one is English, the second is Germanic, both 11 bore or so. I wouldn't buy an india made one if you're fond of your body parts.
http://www.fowlingguns.com/englishfowler3.html
http://www.fowlingguns.com/englishfowler8.html

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« Reply #11 on: July 23, 2019, 07:06:14 PM »
Dave C. of this site, has built some exceptionally ornate blunderbuss with MUCH of the build in a pictorial display.
A search should find them.
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Re: Blunderbuss?
« Reply #12 on: July 24, 2019, 01:07:29 AM »
Quote from: Justin Urbantas on July 22, 2019, 09:34:15 PM
I just finished this one up for a customer.  It is an 11 ga.








VERY nice, Justin. I like that a lot.

Might possibly have a CVA brass barrel buss kit on commission for a build in a week or so, will have to see. Supposedly the barrel is made in Spain and is proofed.

Would a brass barrel Spanish CVA buss be safe to shoot? If so, at what charge? Hovey Smith has hunted turkey and small game with success with a buss, so don’t say it can’t be done. Besides I’d just be using it for woods blasting and plinking fun. God forbid I do that, right? I must be a dingbat.   ;)
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Re: Blunderbuss?
« Reply #13 on: July 24, 2019, 01:43:49 AM »
Built as a first model Bess, Getz barrel and iron parts from TRS about 25 years ago.

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« Reply #14 on: July 24, 2019, 02:03:22 AM »
Quote from: burnt on July 24, 2019, 01:43:49 AM
Built as a first model Bess, Getz barrel and iron parts from TRS about 25 years ago.

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Re: Blunderbuss?
« Reply #15 on: July 24, 2019, 09:48:29 PM »
  Not really looking for a commission but I have one on my bench at the moment that I'm building for a client. Hardest part is getting a barrel  :) :) :)This one has a .75 Getz barrel . Just have it rough shaped so far but I'll have it on my table at Dixons if anyone want's to check it out.

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Re: Blunderbuss?
« Reply #16 on: July 25, 2019, 12:14:15 AM »
I've been after a barrel like that from Getz for over 30 years....
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« Reply #17 on: July 25, 2019, 12:18:20 AM »
Thems some good luck busses, yall.
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Re: Blunderbuss?
« Reply #18 on: July 25, 2019, 05:01:04 AM »
One of my first experiences as an expert witness in muzzle loader failures was with an Asian Indian made blunderbuss, sold by Navy Arms. Val Forgett appologized, he did not realize they made then that badly.
The shooter was firing blanks, consisting of about a 12ga shell full of black powder & generous newspaper wadding.
Breechplug came out and sailed, fortunately, past his head.

Metal OK. Very fine threads with almost no engagement. Not so good.

Even if you do not like having your own two eyes, I would urge you not to get an Indian muzzle loader.
I like this one, albeit for hanging on wall only.
 

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Re: Blunderbuss?
« Reply #19 on: July 25, 2019, 06:49:58 AM »
Are the brass barrel Spanish CVA busses safe?
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Re: Blunderbuss?
« Reply #20 on: July 25, 2019, 04:08:33 PM »
Quote from: Smokey Plainsman on July 25, 2019, 06:49:58 AM
Are the brass barrel Spanish CVA busses safe?
I don't know, but they sure are ugly. Sort of a cartoon caricature of a blunderbuss...A real Elmer Fudd type gun. The one I handled the funnel on the end of the barrel screwed on and off....very cool.... ::)
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« Reply #21 on: July 25, 2019, 07:48:53 PM »
Quote from: Mike Brooks on July 25, 2019, 12:14:15 AM
I've been after a barrel like that from Getz for over 30 years....

The one I have came from Don. Good luck!

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Re: Blunderbuss?
« Reply #22 on: July 25, 2019, 08:28:15 PM »
Quote from: burnt on July 25, 2019, 07:48:53 PM
Quote from: Mike Brooks on July 25, 2019, 12:14:15 AM
I've been after a barrel like that from Getz for over 30 years....

The one I have came from Don. Good luck!

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I gave up long ago.
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Re: Blunderbuss?
« Reply #23 on: July 25, 2019, 08:32:56 PM »
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Quote from: Mike Brooks on July 24, 2019, 04:14:15 PM
I've been after a barrel like that from Getz for over 30 years....

The one I have came from Don. Good luck!

Kevin
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I actually did'nt get it from John.....I got it from the Dave Hughes estate after he passed.Good chance it was made while Donny was still in charge!!
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Re: Blunderbuss?
« Reply #24 on: July 25, 2019, 10:11:30 PM »
I’d imagine a buss would be a formidable home defense weapon or for defending the tent during events. Weren’t these loaded with nails and rocks etc.? Sounds nasty!
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