Post by missionary on Nov 27, 2018 14:58:55 GMT -7
While up in ILLinois June through mid November had the opportunity to take our double flintlock out a couple times. It is a 20 gauge with heavy barrels so I have shot round ball from it.
It started life maybe 70 years ago from Belgium in the same basic configuration. The locks that were on it were cheap. The wood also. I purchased it mainly to get the heavy walled barrels to make a serious double flintlock smoothbore corn cruncher / bear blaster. Did the work some 6 years ago. So far have not had the chance to go big critter hunting with it as we return to Peru before "gun season" opens.
But it also serves as a useful rabbit / squirrel slayer. A bit heavy to hand carry all day at 10 pounds but the shoulder strap takes care of those walks to and from likely areas where those pesky tree rats are chattering about. Have used it a few times crow hunting and am pleased it fills in that role also.
The double is the one above the single barreled trade smoothbore.
It started life maybe 70 years ago from Belgium in the same basic configuration. The locks that were on it were cheap. The wood also. I purchased it mainly to get the heavy walled barrels to make a serious double flintlock smoothbore corn cruncher / bear blaster. Did the work some 6 years ago. So far have not had the chance to go big critter hunting with it as we return to Peru before "gun season" opens.
But it also serves as a useful rabbit / squirrel slayer. A bit heavy to hand carry all day at 10 pounds but the shoulder strap takes care of those walks to and from likely areas where those pesky tree rats are chattering about. Have used it a few times crow hunting and am pleased it fills in that role also.
The double is the one above the single barreled trade smoothbore.
