Blunderbuss

[damoc]

I want one here InRange TV demonstrates the loading and firing of the Blunderbuss also an interesting test using improvised plant material for wadding.

 

[StrawHat]

I build one back in the 70s with a round faced lock a little smaller than Bess (Davis?), a brass tulip barrel, a walnut stock stained nearly black. The barrel was held in place with pins not bands. I believe my triggerguard had an acorn finial and large bow. The butt plate was similar.

The barrel was 12 gauge and if I recall, I loaded bird shot and wads. Patterning? Who cared, it was a blunderbuss not a fowling piece.

Kevin