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Offline runastav

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Restoring a flintlock pistol by W&J Rigby by Dublin
« on: June 27, 2020, 05:13:00 PM »
Hi Guys! This Nice pistol deserves a restoring, Wood splitting, missing parts etc start With the Stock.
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The ramrodpipe, buttcap and forend cap dont go off easy so I let they be.



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Offline Curtis

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Re: Restoring a flintlock pistol by W&J Rigby by Dublin
« Reply #1 on: June 28, 2020, 07:58:30 AM »
That is a nice looking pistol, it will be great to see it restored!

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Re: Restoring a flintlock pistol by W&J Rigby by Dublin
« Reply #2 on: June 28, 2020, 04:30:29 PM »
Yes, Im with Curtis. William and John would be pleased with what you are doing.  :)
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Re: Restoring a flintlock pistol by W&J Rigby by Dublin
« Reply #3 on: June 28, 2020, 08:15:07 PM »
Wow, can’t wait to see it finished.
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Re: Restoring a flintlock pistol by W&J Rigby by Dublin
« Reply #4 on: June 28, 2020, 09:20:45 PM »
Hi all! And thank you guys! Stock is glued and oiled and hanging for drying. The flintlock is very Nice , but the frizzen spring is broken I tig weld a New steel just after the tab so we see if it work. The sping will have a roller! The breach plug tang was broken With the hole so I tig weld it to.
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Offline Craig Wilcox

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Re: Restoring a flintlock pistol by W&J Rigby by Dublin
« Reply #5 on: June 29, 2020, 06:12:35 PM »
Always fascinated by the work you do, Runar.  That is a beautiful twist barrel.
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Re: Restoring a flintlock pistol by W&J Rigby by Dublin
« Reply #6 on: June 30, 2020, 11:54:09 AM »
Hi all! and thank you Craig Wilcox! Frizzen spring done.
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Re: Restoring a flintlock pistol by W&J Rigby by Dublin
« Reply #7 on: July 02, 2020, 01:12:58 PM »
Hi all! New wedge(Pipeskyver)  made, use the cutting hveel for 1,5mm slide I am sure the old guys 200 years ago have use it to of they have one;) Runar
 





















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Re: Restoring a flintlock pistol by W&J Rigby by Dublin
« Reply #8 on: July 03, 2020, 05:06:20 PM »
Impressiv work Runar, espesally welding the frissen spring!!

Best regards
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Offline Craig Wilcox

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Re: Restoring a flintlock pistol by W&J Rigby by Dublin
« Reply #9 on: July 03, 2020, 08:35:26 PM »
With the roller on the frizzen spring, and all the other work, this pistol is going to be better than new.

I really like the captive ram rod pistols - won't loose one along the way.
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Re: Restoring a flintlock pistol by W&J Rigby by Dublin
« Reply #10 on: July 04, 2020, 05:55:26 PM »
Hi all! And thank you guys!  The pistol is noe ready for New action!The barrel lenght is 9-1/4" and cal 66 smoothbore. Runar












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Re: Restoring a flintlock pistol by W&J Rigby by Dublin
« Reply #11 on: July 04, 2020, 06:32:09 PM »
Nicely done, Runar. Bravo!
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Re: Restoring a flintlock pistol by W&J Rigby by Dublin
« Reply #12 on: July 06, 2020, 07:27:07 AM »
That turned out nicely, Runar!  Another fine job.

Curtis
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Re: Restoring a flintlock pistol by W&J Rigby by Dublin
« Reply #13 on: July 08, 2020, 03:51:03 AM »
Very nice, Runar. I always enjoy following your posts documenting your builds and repairs.
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Re: Restoring a flintlock pistol by W&J Rigby by Dublin
« Reply #14 on: July 08, 2020, 05:11:15 AM »
That turned out very well. Your projects are always so fun to follow along.
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Re: Restoring a flintlock pistol by W&J Rigby by Dublin
« Reply #15 on: July 08, 2020, 12:06:11 PM »
Thank you very much guys! 
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Re: Restoring a flintlock pistol by W&J Rigby by Dublin
« Reply #16 on: July 11, 2020, 02:59:55 PM »
Thanks for posting, Runar.  I always love your projects.
Bob
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Re: Restoring a flintlock pistol by W&J Rigby by Dublin
« Reply #17 on: July 17, 2020, 06:48:05 PM »
Runar, fantastic work! Thanks for the well documented photos. I always learn something from the photos.

Dave
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