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Flintlocks

Started by Lady Kett, April 13, 2010, 08:55:56 PM

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Lady Kett

Are there any vendors at Scarby that have flintlocks for sale? I desperately want a bandoleer (at least I think that's what it's called!) and a few flintlocks for my pirate persona. I'm thinking there isn't one...so if not, I'm in search of an reputable online vendor?!


captmarga

Should not be any.  Scarborough is a juried faire, where hand-crafted items are sold.  Flintlocks would not make it through the Jury selection.  Bud K?
Corp Capt Marga, Dame Den Mother, Scarborough Royal Guard.  Keeper of the Costume Closet.  Artist, Rennie, Etc, etc, etc

KeeperoftheBar

Quote from: captmarga on April 13, 2010, 10:37:45 PM
Should not be any.  Scarborough is a juried faire, where hand-crafted items are sold.  Flintlocks would not make it through the Jury selection.  Bud K?

I can vouch for that.  My Dad was a gunsmith that loved making muzzle loader black powder weapons.  The labor that goes into a hand crafted flintlock is price prohibitive for almost everyone.  I would bring the one he made me but it is the wrong era.  It is a Kentucky style (18-19 Century) and not quite right for 1533.  But it sure is fun to shoot.
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malonepiper

I'm selling a replica flintlock from 1701 London. Its got a nice bronze overlay and comes with a handmade holster.

Henry Ashford

I saw a blunderbuss at Legacy Forge.  I think they have access to pistols also though.