Author Topic: Custom builder (Read 1355 times)

8ball44 · « **on:** December 13, 2003, 01:02:16 PM »

I want some advise on witch custom builder to choose for building a Fusil Tulle in .62 caliber smoothbore (20 gauge). I've look for Narragansett Armes and Colonial Gun Works and I think they are both great. Did someone can give me info on these builders and are some others builders to look for.
Thanks, great forum.

Ramrod · « **Reply #1 on:** December 13, 2003, 01:34:36 PM »

Here is a couple to look at.
www.frenchfusil.com
www.earlyrusticarms.com

Ramrod

Bob/FLA · « **Reply #2 on:** December 13, 2003, 04:31:01 PM »

I understand Jackie Brown makes a great gun. I do not own one, but many folks sing his praises. Hope this helps.

rollingb · « **Reply #3 on:** December 18, 2003, 03:10:32 PM »

North Star West,.... offers very high quality Trade Guns, and rifles "in the white",..... as well as "parts" if you wish to build "yoreown" gun!!

I've dealt with "Laffin Dog", and he is an excellent fella to deal with. The "order" I placed with him, arrived "ahead" of schedule, and he will "stamp" his locks and barrels, with "stamps" of yore choice for "FREE"!!

You can check out his website, and look at the North West Trade Gun he has to offer!! (Laffin Dog, also sends "chocolate candy" with yore order!!!!!) Tell'im "Rondo" sent ya!!!!

8ball44 · « **Reply #4 on:** December 18, 2003, 04:49:12 PM »

I have finally make my choice. I have ordered today a Fusil de Chasse Tulle (D model) in .62 caliber (20 gauge) smoothbore flintlock from Narragansett Armes from Erlanger, Kentucky. I will use it for reenactement and hunting. Terry told me the gun will be ready for shipping in May 2004. Have to wait now. :roll: It's for me the first time I go to flintlock since I've started blackpowder shooting in 1977. New thing to learn (read fun). :-D For now I use for shooting and deer hunting my T/C Hawken with a percussion lock in .54 caliber. One thing sure is that I'll never get rid of my .54, this gun has always make it's job and I didn't remember a mistfire. Great forum and great people here.

rollingb · « **Reply #5 on:** December 18, 2003, 05:41:44 PM »

8ball44,.... Welcome to the "world of smoothbores",... and also,.. WELCOME!!.. to this great forum, which Greybeard has graciously made available to us!!

8ball44 · « **Reply #6 on:** December 19, 2003, 09:57:26 AM »

--8ball44,.... Welcome to the "world of smoothbores",... and also,.. WELCOME!!.. to this great forum, which Greybeard has graciously made available to us!! --

Thanks :-)

kevin · « **Reply #7 on:** December 20, 2003, 02:56:49 AM »

:twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
SMOOTH BORE SMOOTH BORE SMOOTH BORE SMOOTH BORE, hehehe
that is the way to go, and you shoot shot, buck buck and ball, or just plane ball, good choise on nargasett arms , never ownedone but a few friends have them and they are sweat shooters and fine lookers, I myself love smooth bores so mush that most of all my smoke poles are smoothies bess .75 indian gun, tow's chiefs grade tulle in 28 ga,.50 cal beck county ,.69 1842 smoothie, and two 12 ga shot guns. enjoy and please enlighten us when you get your gun.
Kevin

8ball44 · « **Reply #8 on:** December 20, 2003, 02:46:52 PM »

Sure I will enlighten you when I'll get my gun. I am eager to test different loads for round balls for deer hunt and reenactement as well as shot loads for hares and partridges. For the moment while waiting I will get some accessories like English flints and some other gear.

http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/qc/fortchambly/index_e.asp

kevin · « **Reply #9 on:** December 20, 2003, 04:23:20 PM »

looks like I'll have to visit that fort looks real interesting,and sort of reminds me of fort mackinac in michigan,havent been there in years, but will have to travel there in a few years , is a long way from georgia but will make it some day. Kevin

Super Rat · « **Reply #10 on:** December 23, 2003, 11:23:12 AM »

Don't be afraid to have rifle sights put on your smoothie. Many muskets from the Revolutionary war have been found with rifle sights on them.

I put some on my Bloody Bess, old timey full buckhorn rear, and they look like they belong there. I can keep my shots on a paper plate at 85 yards. Some musket shooters are thrilled to do that, or worse, at 50!

They also give a nice sure hold on game such as Wild Turkey or grouse, force you not to waste your powder and lead on snap shots.

8ball44 · « **Reply #11 on:** December 28, 2003, 04:10:59 AM »

"Don't be afraid to have rifle sights put on your smoothie. Many muskets from the Revolutionary war have been found with rifle sights on them."

Thanks for the advise SR but for reenactement for the 1665-1760 I can't install rear sights. The gun will not get acceptance here in the Milice.

Super Rat · « **Reply #12 on:** December 29, 2003, 03:25:46 PM »

Well that's too bad as some old smoothies DID have rifle sights on them, and they don't look odd or out of place at all as long as you use what would be on a rifle of the same period. They should really re-think the rules on that, as it really improves accuracy.

Oh well, you might just have to get a "companion piece" to hunt with, that you can put sights on!!

Or if you keep your hand over the rear sight, maybe no one will notice. :oops:

Ramrod · « **Reply #13 on:** December 29, 2003, 04:15:47 PM »

8ball44, Super Rat,
I don't think you need a rear sight within 50 yards or so, the kill zone on a deer is a mighty big target ( I'm thinking of the paper plate). When I was a kid I lost the rear sight on my pellet rifle and I didn't really miss it at the short ranges I was using it at, 30 yards max, against all manner of small critters. This is one of the reasons I'm wanting to build a smoothie lately, to NOT have a rear sight. As the old eyes get worse I think it will actually be an advantage to not have a rear sight. Naturally, lots of shooting is the key.
My :money:
Ramrod

Winter Hawk · « **Reply #14 on:** December 30, 2003, 07:06:59 AM »

8ball44, Super Rat,

While many reenactments won't allow rifle sights, it is still possible to file a shallow notch on top of the barrel or breech plug to give a reference point for the rear of the gun. I have also heard of folks using the head of the tang screw in this manner.

The important thing is to get a proper "cheek weld" and practice this so the eyes are always in the same relationship to the barrel. Consistently holding the firearm the same will bring repeatability to the shooting.

-Kees-

rollingb · « **Reply #15 on:** December 30, 2003, 08:47:33 AM »

Here's a "good one" for smoothbores!!!! :-D

While travel'n back east to visit in-laws in North Platte NE, we stopped at Cabela's in Sidney NE.
I wanted to see if Cabela's still sold the ArmiSport "LePage" duel'n pistol (they don't), and while talk'n to the young fella in the BP section, he asked me if I'd ever heard of,...... "File'n a notch in yore thumb-nail, and use'n thet for a rear-sight on a smoothbore like the Brown Bess",.... well I'd never heard of such a proceedure, and wondered if any'a you fellas have tryed thet "kind" of rear-right?

8ball44 · « **Reply #16 on:** December 30, 2003, 02:10:58 PM »

"File'n a notch in yore thumb-nail, and use'n thet for a rear-sight on a smoothbore like the Brown Bess"

I hope for him that his thumbnail wont grow too fast during deer hunt or he will shoot too high. huh ! I've heard a guy once telling that to shoot farther he was almost doubling the powder in his flintlock. :roll: