Do you know this gun?
I was wondering if anyone could tell me of any stainless steel 30-06 that are semi-auto. All of the stainless i see are bolt. Do they make them in semi-auto? if so how much do they go for. thanks always
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The top 3 pics on my site.
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It's a Belgian made Flintlock. It might be one of the ones they made for the natives in Africa who weren't allowed to have modern cartridge arms. It looks to be way to crude to be a replica for sale in the States, IMHO. 0 -
thanks....quote:Originally posted by rufe-snow
It's a Belgian made Flintlock. It might be one of the ones they made for the natives in Africa who weren't allowed to have modern cartridge arms. It looks to be way to crude to be a replica for sale in the States, IMHO.0 -
Do you think it is an original?quote:Originally posted by flint12
thanks....quote:Originally posted by rufe-snow
It's a Belgian made Flintlock. It might be one of the ones they made for the natives in Africa who weren't allowed to have modern cartridge arms. It looks to be way to crude to be a replica for sale in the States, IMHO.0 -
It has the standard ELG Belgian proof mark in use from 1810 to the present. As said, originally made for trading posts in Africa.
Also, Stoegers was selling these things as wall hangers in the US up into the late 1960s. The 1969 Shooter's Bible has the type for $57.00.
In the 1939 Shooter's Bible, the type was offered for shooting with flints, powder, and ball available. By 1969 they were "not recommended for shooting." I don't know the build quality but the old book shows better style and better looking locks. Yours has the peculiar back action lock with separate plate for the pan and frizzen. An economical way to turn out both percussion and flint.0 -
Does this one appear to be fully operational?quote:Originally posted by Hawk Carse
It has the standard ELG Belgian proof mark in use from 1810 to the present. As said, originally made for trading posts in Africa.
Also, Stoegers was selling these things as wall hangers in the US up into the late 1960s. The 1969 Shooter's Bible has the type for $57.00.0 -
quote:Originally posted by flint12
Does this one appear to be fully operational?
Given the simplicity of the Flintlock mechanism, not much can malfunction. If the frizzen sparks when the flint hits it, and the touch hole between the pan and charge isn't blocked, your good to go.0 -
I know you can;t tell if it will work correct...but it should fire some balls.quote:Originally posted by rufe-snow
quote:Originally posted by flint12
Does this one appear to be fully operational?
Given the simplicity of the Flintlock mechanism, not much can malfunction. If the frizzen sparks when the flint hits it, and the touch hole between the pan and charge isn't blocked, your good to go.0 -
For your own safety I would have a cert. Gunsmith tell you if it is safe to fire.Safety first. 0 -
yes I will.quote:Originally posted by PEZHEAD265
For your own safety I would have a cert. Gunsmith tell you if it is safe to fire.Safety first.0 -
They were sold by Century Arms in St Albans Vermont as late a s 1974. Maybe a few years later. There were at least 3 different versions; the one you have there, a similar one with a roughly 4 foot barrel called a Long Tom Fowler, and a third that was a "reproduction" of a 1763 Charleville with a one piece lock, rather than the two-piece you show in the pix. I bought one of the Charlevilles for use with a Rev War re-enactment militia, and actually shot in a couple of competitions with it: took 2nd place for smoothbore. I paid $114.95 as I recall in '74, and I THINK the one you have there was $69.00. I RECALL THEY WERE ALL ABOUT 67 CALIBER
NB THE BARRELS ARE CYLINDRICAL; NOT HEAVIER AT THE BASE AND TAPERED LIKE A REAL MUSKET. IF YOU ARE SHOOTING IT DO NOT OVERLOAD IT. 60-70 GRAINS BLACK POWDER WITH A ROUND BALL IS PLENTY.0
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