Blunderbuss made in India reworked

[Grischi]

The last weeks I was reworking a blunderbuss made in India.
I decided to start this project with a factory gun from India, because the possibilities to get an appropriate kit here in Germany are more than limited and a Traditions kit was no option.
I reshaped the stock and barrel and fixed some issues the buss came with.
- The bedding of the barrel was poor, with a noticable gap between the breech and stock. Bedded it with an epoxy saw dust mix.
- The tang was fastened with just a wood screw. Made a new trigger plate and installed a propper tang bolt.
Beside some simple carving I engraved the barrel slightly, installed a touch hole liner and had it prooved at a German proof  house.
Finally I tried to age the whole gun.
I'm quite happy with the results.

Christian

[axelp]

nice work! fun.

[Pukka Bundook]

I think you have done a grand job working with that Indian stock, Grischi!

[sghart3578]

Outstanding!  Impressive work.  I envy your skills.

[Grischi]

Thank you all for your kind repies.
The buss doesn't only look good, it works as well. 

Christian

Blunderbuss in action:
https://youtu.be/eoJpYjDsiOo?si=H1ikUV46C8O1ahVo

Slow motion:
https://youtu.be/ZQdR5fsK8h0?si=E5vX7fN1aG1DWw3-

Shot pattern at about 12 yards:

[Daryl]

Interesting, but in my opinion, a Blunderbuss needs larger sized shot 'n maybe other stuff.

[Grischi]

Interesting, but in my opinion, a Blunderbuss needs larger sized shot 'n maybe other stuff.

I agree. I will try buckshot later. But this small shot is the only shot I have actually. And insn't it in the spirit of the buss to load whatever you have at hand? 

Christian

[2 shots]

 very nice. looks a million times better.

[Pukka Bundook]

A few pistol balls was a quite common fodder, Grischi.