gunsmithing Archives - Mark Elliott

Handmade Colonial English Flintlock

Posted on March 20, 2016 (August 12, 2022) by Mark Elliott

Handmade Tumbler Trouble In conjunction with some recent repair/restoration work, I have started working on an all handmade flintlock. That means one made of wrought iron in the same manner as an 18th century Virginia gun shop including making all the screws. I have completed a set of templates for the lock and have forged […]

So, You Want to Build Longrifles

Posted on July 12, 2010 (August 12, 2022) by Mark Elliott

So, you want to build longrifles. The most important thing you can do before you waste your time and money is STUDY. The following books and videos are highly recommended to form the foundation of your longrifle library: Rifles of Colonial America, Vols l & ll by George Shumway Thoughts on the Kentucky Rifle in […]