Thinking about a Blunderbuss

[toot]

they don't lay flat against the wall because of the flare at the muzzle.

[arcticap]

So, .54 would be roughly a 28 gauge?

Yes. A 28 ga. measures .550, and they can basically be loaded with as much shot as an average 12 gauge.
I've loaded 1.25 ounces of shot in a 28 ga. muzzle loader.

Deer Creek Products still has the Traditions kits in stock. --->>> http://www.deercreekproducts.net/store/p1760/KR500.html

[LAGS]

The muzzle on Most of them isn't Flaired so much that it really makes a difference.
But there are a few that look like a trumpet on the end.
I will have to watch some old Bugs Bunny Cartoons and see how Elmer Fudd hung up his Blunderbuss when he wasn't hunting Pesky Wabbits

[waksupi]

Middlesex village trading company.

Absolutely not, those are wallhangers.

[Gunslinger1911]

I will be following this.
I too want one.
Because, .............. just because.

[LAGS]

Thank you Gunslinger.
You gave me another great idea.
I can dig out my coal forge and add an axe blade or bayonet to whatever I build.

[Gunslinger1911]

I have GOT to find a barrel like the pic !!!!
I figure I can buy the rest from somewhere like Track of the Wolf.
And hit a Ren Fest blacksmith for the ax.
Oh ya, and percussion, I've played with flint - no joy there. haha

[LAGS]

If it was a firearm that I shot every week and hunted with on a regular basis , I too would pick a Percussion Lock.
But this one is looking to be more Traditional , and let me fool with the issues our founding fathers had to deal with.

[LAGS]

Well the latest update on my selection.
I think I will be going with the Pecatonica Blunderbuss Kit.
I seems like the best deal and I can select the parts I want to use.
The barrel is a Flaired Bore , they offer Maple stocks in several grades , and they do carry the brass hardware that I like.
Now what they sell is not really what you call a "Kit".
It is a selection of Parts that you have to Fit together yourself.
They do stock inletting on the barrel and lock for a small fee.

[RU shooter]

A lock with a brass plate would add another touch of "bling" to it polished up all bright and shiny

[LAGS]

I am still debating the Brass Trim.
I was thinking about using the lighter wood with the Fractural burning to dress it up.
With that look , the metal being Browned would give a nice overall contrast.
I will see if one of my friends can post a picture of a TC stock that I fracturally burned for him.
My computer won't let me post pictures.

[Theditchman]

Fractal Burned stock on a Thompson Center Hawken by LAGGS

[RU shooter]

Now THAT is a unique look ! Would like to hear how it's accomplished

[rfd]

reread and take to heart everything nobade posted on this thread.

the blunderbuss was designed to be a coachman's defense gun loaded with buckshot, where the hugely funnelled barrel made for a bit easier reloading on a bouncing coach. it serves absolutely no practical purpose these dayze other than owning one for its history ... and "beauty".

[LAGS]

The Lichtenberg wood burning is done with 10,000 volts and a conductive solution applied to the wood.
I made the transformer myself from an Oil Burner Heater ignighter transformer.
Many people use a Microwave transformer that is only 2000 volts , but a much higher and Dangerous Amperage.
Look it up on the Net.
It is very creative and a way to decorate any bare wood .
Next thing I want to try is , Inlaying the fractures with gold or silver.
I have done some with colored Epoxy infill and it comes out nice.
The burning does stand out more on a lighter colored wood.
But as you can see , the fractures show up on Walnut well , and give a nice accent to the wood without Jumping out at you.
It is also a nice way to dress up an older beat up stock.

[arcticap]

Absolutely not, those are wallhangers.

There's some folks on the MLF who bought them in the past without complaints.
The posts may go back 10 years or more but they were giving them high praise.
I specifically searched for doglock blunderbuss posts.
MVTC used to be a reputable outfit and it was posted that their locks were good sparkers.
Most buyers realized that replacement parts for them may not be available.
That's not the same as being a wall hanger.
Some MVTC guns have been sold by Dixon's.

[LAGS]

I have seen some India guns that look good and function reasonably well.
Some even looked safe to fire with Reasonable loads.
But they don't look very durable if you intended to shoot them every week.
And if something goes wrong like the Frizzen wears out , or the hammer bends , you can't find a drop in part to fix it , even from the supplier.
That doesn't work for those of you that don't have the skills to fix things yourself.
If you have the skills , IMO the Kits are a better buy.
The parts are better , and the whole gun will hold its value better since it uses Known Parts.
Also from what I have seen , If you buy an India Rifle , from some unknown manufacture, ( it doesn't matter much who the Supplier is ) the Value Drops to 1/4 the price once you fire it.
At least with a Known Kit , it has a chance of retaining most of its value because of known quality of the parts.

[waksupi]

There's some folks on the MLF who bought them in the past without complaints.
The posts may go back 10 years or more but they were giving them high praise.
I specifically searched for doglock blunderbuss posts.
MVTC used to be a reputable outfit and it was posted that their locks were good sparkers.
Most buyers realized that replacement parts for them may not be available.
That's not the same as being a wall hanger.
Some MVTC guns have been sold by Dixon's.

I sent one back the same day of delivery, tagged "Unsafe to shoot".

[LAGS]

What was the issue that you saw that made it Unsafe To Shoot ?
The less experienced shooters need to know what they need to look for .
And I have heard that some suppliers are reluctant to give a refund if you say it is unsafe to shoot.
Mainly because they sell them as Non Firing Replicas.
They void all warranties if you modify it at all , especially to fire live loads

[Plastikosmd]

I bench shoot mine for fun w an adapted grenade sight on it for 100 yards. 12g slugs


It is a hoot