Matchlock Build

[Open_Wire]

All I need now is a Muzzle Brake, Laser and a 30 rnd match holder...

 

[Capn Jack]

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Love It!!! I wish I had a little more of the artist in me.
My old machine shop instructor used to tell me, he thought I"d make a better BlackSmith, than Machinist.

 

[KKG]

You've done a Truly Outstanding Job of Creating a of Recreating a Wonderful Old Timey Musket and it can only be Improved upon by some Really Nice Stock work!

 

[Capn Jack]

Thanks KKG, but i'm just fumbling my way along, mostly using whatever materials I find in my shop. All of the hardware except the barrel is aluminum, (it's what I had) and I'm afraid my wood work would give a termite indigestion.
For an, "AR person", it does represent an extreme swing to the other end of the spectrum. I think the challenge is what's keeping me going. I want to see the bloody thing work.

 

[KKG]

Well, keep up with the Good Work and we'll keep up the Good Thoughts!!!

 

[Capn Jack]

All I need now is some brass rod for the barrel pins. Then I can see if it will shoot.

 

[KKG]

It's looking better and Better!!!

Keep up the Great work!!!

 

[v0lcom13sn0w]

Looks awesome!!

 

[Capn Jack]

OK, done. Not the prettiest thing in the world. Tomorrow I'll see if it works.
I'll get back to you, if I'm not in jail.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Now all you need is a sword and two friends and you would be The 3 Musketeers...
Very nicely done...thanks for sharing this project with us.
Andy

 

[KKG]

I couldn't agree more you've really outdone yourself. Just wondering what the total cost was but if you don't want to tell it's alright.

Now for the Smoke Test!!!

Good luck with that!!!

 

[Capn Jack]

$30.00 for the barrel from Numrich Arms, $60.00 for the wood and about $20.00 for miscellaneous hardware.
The bits and pieces of aluminum were from other projects and the scrap box.
Other than that, the rest was grief and potty mouth fines.

Smoke test when I can find a place. Hate to drive 50+ miles over to Green's, but may have to.

 

[KKG]

The best Luck!!!

 

[Capn Jack]

Here it is and it works!!! Who says I flinched?
My first off hand, 15 yard "Group." 50gr. of FFG.
Ctr.>Ctr., about 12"
If it had been an elephant....I would have probably gotten stepped on.

Wah !!! It sure gets dirty in a hurry.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Too cool...now we know it works...
( Psst...maybe you ought to add a zero to the yardage , to look cooler... )
Andy

 

[Capn Jack]

Andy,
First thing I noticed was the rear sight notch is way, too wide.
If I narrow the notch on the right side, it should be the same as moving the
sight and the strike of the bullet to the left. Or, am I backwards on that.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Andy,
First thing I noticed was the rear sight notch is way, too wide.
If I narrow the notch on the right side, it should be the same as moving the
sight to the left. Or, am I backwards on that.

You should move the rear sight in the direction you want to bullet to go...
Andy

 

[Capn Jack]

OK. then, narrowing the notch on the left is the same as moving the sight right.
3 out of four of the hits were on the right side of the target. I hate to think of unsoldering
the sight and moving it, but I may have to if just narrowing it doesn't work.

Time to go clean up the mess.

 

[Ura-Ki]

WAY TOO COOL!
It's fun projects like this that are the most fun to do, and seeing the results of a plan come together is awesome!

AND, you made it all by your onesome, that's serious braggin rights right there!

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Yeah I hope the "narrowing of it works " as well....
Andy