mick miller Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 I really enjoyed watching this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lui6uNPcRPA Of course, I could do this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
243ack Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 What incredible skills in a young man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 That is amazing thanks for putting that on here Mick Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyRich Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 One of the best things I've seen on youtube.Fascinating to see such skills in action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted January 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 I never thought that the barrel would have been folded from a flat lump. For obvious reasons I thought that a drilled rod would have been used. A real eye opener into skills that are now all but forgotten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essex Keeper Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 very good i do hope OF can have ago why didn't he use a heatr gun when doing the stock ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malmick Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 Really enjoyed that, thanks for posting it. Cheers, Mick very good i do hope OF can have ago why didn't he use a heatr gun when doing the stock ? Traditional methods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 Amazing how they did this...... True craftsmanship Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 Superb. What a great find. There are some more modern videos of Gusler too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 Started to watch this but then noted the length of. A job for tomorrow. Goodnight and thanks for posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby199 Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 I was just off to bed and then got hooked, I caried on going back to watch him do things again. Absolutly amazing! By far the best thing I have seen on youtube! I shall feel somewhat inadiquate next time I get my musket out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 I never thought that the barrel would have been folded from a flat lump. For obvious reasons I thought that a drilled rod would have been used. A real eye opener into skills that are now all but forgotten. I think this was the way military muskets such as the Brown Bess were made, folded over a mandril and forge welded. Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretagentmole Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 I think this was the way military muskets such as the Brown Bess were made, folded over a mandril and forge welded. Blackpowder It is the way BSA barrels are still made today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted January 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 The chap is now retired: http://www.flintriflesmith.com/WritingandResearch/Published/wallaceretires_mb.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 I really enjoyed watching this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lui6uNPcRPA Of course, I could do this... Very talented Just wish he had put the slotted screws all the same way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 Having eventually found the time - I watched it. It is now clear what the difference between a Registered Firearm Dealer and a Gunsmith is. Fortunately I have one of the countries finest gunsmiths just up the road. Superb piece of film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 You have to realise what a rifle meant to people in those days and how valuable it was as far as putting food on the table. This was survival to the people involved and a rifle was a massive investment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted January 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 Very talented Just wish he had put the slotted screws all the same way A man after my own heart (just come round here and check the door hinges.... sad doesn't even come close to it!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_seagrave Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Absolutely brilliant Thanks for that. LS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 A man after my own heart (just come round here and check the door hinges.... sad doesn't even come close to it!) I'm same , old sparks who showed me use to make me put all screws on skt and switches the same way I make the young lads do it now lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbuss Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 A fantastic film, I really enjoyed that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted January 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Good, it's one of the best things I've watched in a while it had to be said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sureshott Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Think I will just whittle one out this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Think I will just whittle one out this weekend Whittle or knock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sureshott Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 in the words of a famous actor, " put your lips together and blow " whittle LOL. If you cant whittle then just knock ... LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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