I have never held, fired or build a flintlock rifle. This content is amazing to watch and learn from

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

I’ve built several Longrifles myself over the years and can attest you are doing a wonderful job showing people how it’s done correctly. You have a great teaching voice too. Keep up the good work and I will keep watching. I also appreciate your nice plug for Mike Miller who is indeed a master gun builder and just a great guy too.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. Yes he is. One of the nicest guys I know. He’s always been there to help me out.

You are the Bob Ross of making longrifles. Great content!

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir. I really appreciate that a lot. There will be more videos in the future.

@frankbennett3676

2 жыл бұрын

How did you get interested in this? I ask because my son is in the Marines and when gets out he wants to start a gun shop. I would be extremely interested in doing what you do as a specialty. Any help would be awesome

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

That’s exactly what I did when I got out of the Marines. Start buying good quality tools now as you can afford them. Swiss made chisels are very good. I can’t stress enough how important reading and research is in building. You have to know the history and architectures before building one. Don’t ever get in a hurry. It will cost you. I hope that helps some. History and the love of shooting and hunting is how I got into it. And it’s an awesome way of distracting your mind from every day life.

This is a very good video series ! This man knows what he is doing. E Trump Fairbanks, Alaska.......Former riflesmith GRRW Roosevelt Utah 1973-1975

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

I'm extremely impressed that someone so young has this much skill, knowledge, and expertise about early gun making! It's like watching someone from the 18th Century. I'd love to know where he learned the trade.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

3 жыл бұрын

I’m all self taught other than having the privilege of talking with a few other gun builders. Lots and lots of research and reading haha.

@barefoofDr

2 жыл бұрын

@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 And I would hope that you have seen, studied and handled origional peroid rifles.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

I have. I had the privilege of working in a museum and being able to handle and inspect originals. We actually had an original Charleville musket that was donated and it was double loaded haha.

@barefoofDr

2 жыл бұрын

@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 Your on the right track.

Those hollow screwdrivers are really neat! I have one too. I can recommend sewing a small tool roll for the insert that fits in the handle, both for easier access and to keep stuff from rattling around too much. Mine came with a tiny gouge and a chisel, so it's mostly for those

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

3 жыл бұрын

Aren’t they the coolest thing!

I've made little crank handle chisels ,flat ended round end ended. It makes getting the lock plate in evenly a lot easier.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

8 ай бұрын

For sure!

Your very genuine, young man and I am sure will be master gunsmith some day. Excellent videos 👍

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir. I sure appreciate that.

Can't wait for Shia LaBeouf to teach me how to build a flint lock.

Your use of the candle soot is the same technique used by masons to build the pyramids. They would use chalk to create tight joints between their blocks.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

You bet.

Excellent video, you explain things very well.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Richard. Glad you enjoyed.

As a gun lover I am extremely surprised this content is allowed on KZread. Love watching. I would love to own one. What would one cost?

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy. Contact me through Instagram or email. goldenmeanflintlocks@gmail.com

@Imyogybear1

2 жыл бұрын

@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 k

I thought this was somewhat cheap until this part

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Excellent!

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

6 ай бұрын

Thank you.

I like This movie

I have seen the effect of a lock being blown off, thankfully no one was seriously injured...but still not pleasant!

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

3 жыл бұрын

You’re right. It wouldn’t be pleasant.

What's the name of the song used at the beginning of these videos?

Omg I love old guns did two from traditions Kentucky long rifles an it was fun but mine are percussion cap #11 cap 50 cal round ball do ya teach people how ta make guns or no I love ta do it from scratch I also love prarid Correct ways it's the best way ta do one of these very nice guns

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

3 жыл бұрын

I will be offering schools at some point. I’m not set up for it yet though.

@quinceyfoose4276

2 жыл бұрын

@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 ohhh dam that be sweet

I am looking at building a flintlock from scratch and I was wondering if you need to size the lock to the barrel. Like for a 32 cal barrel you need a lock that uses a 1/2” flint. Or does it really matter.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

3 жыл бұрын

Doesn’t necessarily matter. If you get a small lock you’ll probably need a 5/8” or a 3/4” flint. For a bigger lock you can use a 7/8” or 1” flint. But no, you don’t have to size it the barrel itself. If you let the cock down and the flint is going to hit the barrel you either need to scoot the flint over or go to a smaller flint.

Would a router plane be a period tool? Would be great for inletting that plate.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it would. I do use one all the time. They make inletting a barrel easy.

You don't use Lamp Black when inletting? I would think it a better option than rust, and probably more accurate.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

I was only using a rusty saw to check for straightness of the flat before inletting the lock. I do use lamp black or a beeswax candle for the lock when it almost fits. Then I can see where the final parts are hitting.

Where did you get the barrel ?? Link plz

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Rice barrel company.

Instead of a pencil you really should be using a marking knife for inletting. Much more accurate.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

I do that as well. I agree. It is more accurate.

How come you don’t wear shoes?

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve always gone barefoot in the summers since a was little. I enjoy it a lot more.

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What's the name of the song used at the beginning of these videos?

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

3 жыл бұрын

It’s called The Blackest Crow. But that’s my friend and her husband playing. She’s on the violin and he’s on the guitar.