At 22:10 I make a mistake and say 1789 it should have been 1779 youtube.com/@revere0311?feature=shared Revere0311's channel For anybody wondering the music in this video is performed by Clair Victoria Roberts Go ahead and go over there. And give her a listen ua-cam.com/video/qssw4dM8fO0/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared
All good comments - I agree that the musket needs to be safe to use and shoot. Good work pulling it all back together. To have an original and functional piece is truly a blessing. If that musket could tell its story! Amazing history - thank you for recounting some of it.
This was outstanding Ethan, thank you! I agree, a safe & functioning firearm is of greater value and interest than an authentic one that isn't serviceable beyond being a conversation piece. Nice to see you are back, too! 👍👍
Such a good eye for a great find backed by an informative video as always! I would like to add to your argument about shooting historic firearms information I read this morning while conducting my own research about the QAQC process for a Harper’s Ferry Charleville Type II. ‘Every part there of (the musket) goes through the most minute examination and from the Tilt hammer to the stage they are in when delivered to the Finisher, the component parts of a Musket go through eighty three inspections, exclusive of the general inspection when the musket is passed as complete.’ Colonel Whiting, 1810 Pg 113, US Military Flintlocks, 1790-1815 Schmidt, P.A. Just to reinforce your point about the rugged quality of military firearms, even antiques. Something also interesting in here is how they ‘proof’ a barrel ‘Barrels: In the several stages pass through, six close examination, exclusive approving, which is as follows - After the Barrel's ground, breech screwed in, and vent formed, it is charged with one ounce of powder the strength of which propels a Ball from 130 to 160 yards that generally used throws a ball a few yards in or over 150 yards, and under 130 yards is never use one ounce Ball and two large paper wads, the Barrel is then discharged and particularly examined, if there is any suspicion of defect, a second charge equal to the first is used). Each Welder risks his Barrel, that is such as burst are deducted.’ Pg. 112-113 RIP to your India Repo that gave its life in service to the cause.
Good morning guys. Actually, I saw this gun on gun brokers and dismissed it believing it was a pieced together gun. Just goes to show my ignorance. But I'm sure glad it went to a well informed and great family. Best regards.
That was a lot of fun. You have introduced me to another rabbit hole. It is so neat seeing those old arms still doing what they are designed to do and doing it quite well.
I have a repro 1766 Charleville. Bought as a companion for my 1777 Charleville pistol. Older repros are hard to find. Bought on a live/internet auction. Had it sent to a gunsmith in New York, who shortened it to a carbine length, serviced the lock and generally cleaned it up. He was able to provide (for sale) some accouterments/tools that would come in handy. Haven't had a chance to fire it yet, though.
What an incredible find! It just goes to show how much a detailed knowledge of a subject can pay off. Good job on the conservation, too. Excellent work!
Giddy as a boy and his first kiss in grade school lol ... awesome find wish it could talk !! It's in good hands now for sure. And back in action to boot
Ethan, great find my friend, I'm curious if you found out any information as to why they were made with an iron band instead of brass like the others, thanks for the video sir.
So the best I can come up with is that it quite possibly had to do with the mounting of the slink swivel and being able to climb with the musket slung. It was thought in theory that the split iron barrel band would be much sturdier than a brass barrel land that all you had to do was push a button and the barrel band would come loose in the musket could fall off
Thank you for posting this! I have an indian charleville super similar to this with the exception that mine has a steel buttplate. I want to redo the whole gun to make it look like an orignal and this is super helpful. If you could, can you send me some real good photos of this gun as a reference when i rebuild my gun? Side note, where did you get your leather catridge box you were using? I love it!
Awesome video! You mentioned that you were using “pretty mild” cartridges. How many grains were actually in each charge? Also what size round ball were you using?
I'm going to make a video on making proper french cartridges including manufacturering the black powder for them soon. But if you want the dimensions for the paper tubes, go check out. Duelist1954's video on making paper cartridges for the charlieville
@@Real11BangBangUnfortunately, as I recall he doesn't give any historical sources for his dimensions. I asked on his channel but got no reply. Can't wait for your video on the cartridge!
At 22:10 I make a mistake and say 1789 it should have been 1779
youtube.com/@revere0311?feature=shared
Revere0311's channel
For anybody wondering the music in this video is performed by Clair Victoria Roberts
Go ahead and go over there. And give her a listen ua-cam.com/video/qssw4dM8fO0/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared
We're in a golden age of black powder youtube channels! Between you guys, Paper Cartridges, Everything Black Powder, and others!
I'm French and the intro music made me feel very nostalgic for a France that is long gone, I'm depressed now
All good comments - I agree that the musket needs to be safe to use and shoot. Good work pulling it all back together. To have an original and functional piece is truly a blessing. If that musket could tell its story! Amazing history - thank you for recounting some of it.
Thanks rifle chair
This was outstanding Ethan, thank you! I agree, a safe & functioning firearm is of greater value and interest than an authentic one that isn't serviceable beyond being a conversation piece. Nice to see you are back, too! 👍👍
Such a good eye for a great find backed by an informative video as always! I would like to add to your argument about shooting historic firearms information I read this morning while conducting my own research about the QAQC process for a Harper’s Ferry Charleville Type II.
‘Every part there of (the musket) goes through the most minute examination and from the Tilt hammer to the stage they are in when delivered to the Finisher, the component parts of a Musket go through eighty three inspections, exclusive of the general inspection when the musket is passed as complete.’
Colonel Whiting, 1810
Pg 113, US Military Flintlocks, 1790-1815 Schmidt, P.A.
Just to reinforce your point about the rugged quality of military firearms, even antiques.
Something also interesting in here is how they ‘proof’ a barrel
‘Barrels: In the several stages pass through, six close examination, exclusive approving, which is as follows - After the Barrel's ground, breech screwed in, and vent formed, it is charged with one ounce of powder the strength of which propels a Ball from 130 to 160 yards that generally used throws a ball a few yards in or over 150 yards, and under 130 yards is never use one ounce Ball and two large paper wads, the Barrel is then discharged and particularly examined, if there is any suspicion of defect, a second charge equal to the first is used). Each Welder risks his Barrel, that is such as burst are deducted.’
Pg. 112-113
RIP to your India Repo that gave its life in service to the cause.
Good morning guys. Actually, I saw this gun on gun brokers and dismissed it believing it was a pieced together gun. Just goes to show my ignorance. But I'm sure glad it went to a well informed and great family. Best regards.
That was a lot of fun. You have introduced me to another rabbit hole. It is so neat seeing those old arms still doing what they are designed to do and doing it quite well.
I have a repro 1766 Charleville. Bought as a companion for my 1777 Charleville pistol. Older repros are hard to find. Bought on a live/internet auction. Had it sent to a gunsmith in New York, who shortened it to a carbine length, serviced the lock and generally cleaned it up. He was able to provide (for sale) some accouterments/tools that would come in handy. Haven't had a chance to fire it yet, though.
Great thumbnail photo - shooting a flintlock in the surf. Nicely done.
What an incredible find! It just goes to show how much a detailed knowledge of a subject can pay off. Good job on the conservation, too. Excellent work!
What a beauty!
Great video, production values continue to increase. Great musket.
Thank you!
Thank you for the history and a view the beautiful musket.
Thank you for watching and the kind comment
She is a beauty!
Excellent video and nice musket... love the delve into some of the more obscure original period guns...
Thanks also If you couldn't tell this video was done in the Captain Ron's 18th century style lol
@@Real11BangBang Lol… but you did a better job than I do…
A Lovely gun with a Lovely history! Kind Thanks, Many Blessings and Nice Shootin! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania
Well done sir!!! Glad to see you back
It's good to be back. Probably going to be seeing a lot of flintlock videos coming up
The production value has been stepped up!
Outstanding video
Giddy as a boy and his first kiss in grade school lol ... awesome find wish it could talk !! It's in good hands now for sure. And back in action to boot
Absolutely
Thank you for the French song😊
The song is quite good , well done folks .
Thanks!
Ethan, great find my friend, I'm curious if you found out any information as to why they were made with an iron band instead of brass like the others, thanks for the video sir.
So the best I can come up with is that it quite possibly had to do with the mounting of the slink swivel and being able to climb with the musket slung. It was thought in theory that the split iron barrel band would be much sturdier than a brass barrel land that all you had to do was push a button and the barrel band would come loose in the musket could fall off
That is just super cool!
Thank you
Great Video Ethan!! 👍👍
Thanks!
Very cool guns Woody!
Thanks cookie
Thank you for posting this! I have an indian charleville super similar to this with the exception that mine has a steel buttplate. I want to redo the whole gun to make it look like an orignal and this is super helpful. If you could, can you send me some real good photos of this gun as a reference when i rebuild my gun?
Side note, where did you get your leather catridge box you were using? I love it!
So the leather pouch that I have is actually a hunting pouch from townsends. However, I did just get a model 1812 cartridge box for my an9 musket
Who is that woman who sings at the beginning of the video? What a beautiful voice. Can we see her face? I think that I'm in love!
Check out the pinned comment
Awesome video! You mentioned that you were using “pretty mild” cartridges. How many grains were actually in each charge? Also what size round ball were you using?
115 grains of 1F and a 62 caliber ball
do a video on the rogers rangers musket from military heritage
I'd have to buy one first
Ethan, what size ball are you using for these guns?.645?
Normally 0.638 but in this gun I'm using .62 like it would have used in the 1790s-1815
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Showing the length of the rifle takes up lost the video.
Do you know of a source that shows the dimensions of the paper for the 1777 French cartridge?
I'm going to make a video on making proper french cartridges including manufacturering the black powder for them soon. But if you want the dimensions for the paper tubes, go check out. Duelist1954's video on making paper cartridges for the charlieville
@@Real11BangBangThis one? ua-cam.com/video/0BEg-xdabHs/v-deo.html
Yep, that's the one@@stevensheldon9271
@@Real11BangBangUnfortunately, as I recall he doesn't give any historical sources for his dimensions. I asked on his channel but got no reply. Can't wait for your video on the cartridge!
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