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    Default Re: Building a muzzle loader?

    June 12, 2010 Scottish Pistol 008.jpgHi-new member --old gunsmith
    have built several flint /lock mechanisms from detailed US forums / George Laubers blueprints
    etc ---3 months hard labour
    4 prototypes later --success

    but can anyone ---put me onto a FLINT supplier here in RSA ( Zululand )
    have scoured river beds /late stone age sites for a piece of flint ---to test this 1776 replica lock -- no luck yet

    does anyone have flint for sale ?
    appreciate
    FLINTO

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    HI --
    if anyone knows where to purchase flint ---?--- in RSA ?
    Appreciate any info ----(or a website or address )--price list?--will be grateful--
    ( 3 home built locks awaiting decent flint _ )
    Thanku --
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    Default Re: Building a muzzle loader?

    Try Classic arms in Witbank, or "Gunsports" in Oudshoorn.

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    525
    Thank you very much for this interesting reply..it really is good to hear stories and facts about these old rifles...I shot a .50 Pedersoli Rolling block today, a black powder shotgun that was an absolute pleasure to shoot and round the shooting off with a .72 Kodiak side by side double ...it was a great experience...we are currently preparing for a 1800 era hunt where only 1800 era rifles and living style is going to be uphold...it is going to be great....so much preparation still needs to be done...

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    Default Re: Building a muzzle loader?

    Quote Originally Posted by FLINTO View Post
    HI --
    if anyone knows where to purchase flint ---?--- in RSA ?
    Appreciate any info ----(or a website or address )--price list?--will be grateful--
    ( 3 home built locks awaiting decent flint _ )
    Thanku --
    F
    Flinto
    I will ask Johan Greyling, I am sure we will be able to help you to get hold of a suitable piece of flint...
    Regards
    Gert

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    If you don't come right, send me an email: craig@gunsite.co.za

    I'm sure I can help you get some, it won't be local, but I'll try sort something out.
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    Default Re: Building a muzzle loader?

    The Transvaal Muzzle Loaders Club could be worth a call Flinto, one of the members shoots a flintlock. Their contact details are on their website.

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    If Classic or MSN does not have, then your best bet for flints is Track of the Wolf in the US, or Dixie Gun Works; also in the US. I barely have enough for my own guns. You need to order a few: new locks are notorious for eating flints till they are correctly set.

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    Gert,
    The 1800's shoot a fantastic celebration of traditions, something special about hunting with a muzzle loader. The pics are of my Pedersoli 12ga Mortimer replica, another of my guns thats' become a safe queen. Really glad that you're pleased with the Greener.





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    You have beautiful Pedersoli 12ga Mortimer replica, it looks like a very accurate rifle. Yes, I am extremely pleased with my W.W.Greener Empire grade model you sold me...may I ask. if you know about farmers in a radius of fifty kilometers around Witbank who is willing to let a person do some bird shooting for some practice just to see how the Greener does , I would be glad to hear from you.

    I know it is not something every one does every weekend since the farmers are hesitant to let hunters roam free on their properties...but I would feel myself extremely fortunate if I would be able to get access to such an opportunity...

    Regards

    Gert

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