Hello, the kogatana was locked in place and could not be removed. It did not really change anything in the restoration because the tang would have been kept just the way it is regardless.

Hello, I couldn't agree more with you. Thanks so much for watching.

Hello, the musket was purchased several years ago from International Military Antiques (IMA). Unfortunately they are all sold out now, but they surface on the open market from time to time.

Thank you very much! I am so glad you are enjoying the videos! Take care!

No worries at all, everyone has their opinions. Thanks for watching!

Hello, thank you very much! I really appreciate the positive feedback! I am glad it helped you. Good luck with your projects!

Hello, thanks for the comment. The brown bess restored/ featured in this video is not a modern reproduction but a genuine musket with some historic parts manufactured in Nepal around 1820. The lock is English, made in 1784. The barrel is one of the pieces made in Nepal and the touchhole was already present but needed to be cleaned out. There is not a 1st or 2nd stage trigger pull on this musket, only when cocking the hammer back. That is where the old saying "half cocked" comes in. I think you make a good point regarding safety and that no guns or muskets either modern reproductions or genuine articles should be fired unless they are certified by a gunsmith as safe. Stay safe and take care.

That's great to hear! They are a nice way to round out a collection and offer endless amounts of enjoyment. There will be lots more flintlock related content to come. Take care and thanks for the comment!

Hello, yes you should be proud of these Nepalese made weapons! They are wonderful like the people and culture of Nepal itself. I was very sorry to hear about the old Palace of Lagan Silekhana in Kathmandu.

Welcome aboard! Glad you could join us!

I am always open to ideas on how to improve the Channel and make it more accessible to people interested in this subject matter. Please feel free to share your ideas. I am sure they will be of interest to everyone.

Thank you very much for the support! It is greatly apprecaited!

Thanks, the crackle of muskets sounds way better in person though! LOL!

Thank you very much! I am happy you enjoyed it!

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Hello, thanks for the feedback. Ok, I will keep this in mind for the next one which is coming soon for the French. I was worried it might be getting too long and the viewer can always pause if they require more time to get through it all, but your point is certainly well taken! Thanks for the comment, I always want to improve things. Thanks for watching and take care!

Wonderful! I am so glad you liked the video and found it helpful. It is also nice for me to know that others feel the same about this piece. I will be doing a video on the evolution of Brown Bess muskets and discuss the various ramrod pipes. Take care and thanks for the comment!

Hello, I am so glad you liked the video! Hopefully it makes it easier to see it all in one place and finally in 4K the way it was recorded. That's ok if your project is on hold for the moment. That's the beauty of these things, you can just come back to them whenever you want. Once you do, it will be like seeing an old friend after many years apart. What kind of kit did you go with? EIC lock or Gurkha? As for shooting it, this is something I have given some thought and might end up giving it a go at some point. Thanks again for all the support and for the comments. Always nice to hear from you. Take care and stay safe.

@@Restoring_The_Past I went with the Gurkha lock. I do plan on shooting mine, so my goal is to finish it over the winter. Cheers!

Perfect! Excellent choice! Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or run into issues along the way. Best of luck! Take care!

Hello, yes I can certainly help you there. The first step is to have the barrel seated exactly where you want it in the stock. Once the barrel is in place, put a removable mark on top of the barrel exactly over where the lug holes are located so this is visible when the barrel is in the stock. I also recommend drawing a removable right angle line from the top of the barrel to the lugs in order to make the next step easier. Place the barrel back in the stock and mark off the barrel lines onto the stock. This will give you your first measurements for the spacing between each pin and sling holes. Next, take a measurement from the top of the barrel (where the removable mark is) to the middle of the lug holes. This will give you a measurement for the height or how deep you need to measure from the top of the barrel to the stock. Place the barrel back in the stock and mark off all the height measurements onto the stock. These two measurements combined will give you an exact location of where to drill each hole for the pin and sling holes. I will make a quick video on this to make it easier to follow. Some people (like myself) are more visual than others and might find it that more helpful than these instructions. The main thing is to take your time with this. Don't rush it, check each measurement twice and drill once! Good luck with your project and don't hesitate to reach out if you have any more questions. Take care!

I just wanted to let you know that I posted a new video on this subject. Unfortunately, I did not have video footage showing me drilling the holes but I was able to put something together which shows you how to calculate the barrel pin locations so you know where to drill. There is no secret to the drilling. I recommend you start your hole by punching it with a nail first so you have an indentation to work with so your drill bit doesn't slide on you. Other than that, just keep your drill as level and straight as possible and go slowly. Take your time and you will be fine. Hopefully this helps you and others. Take care and good luck with your project!

Thank you so much! It is all thanks to great subscribers like you! There is lots more to come! Take care!

Thank you so much! I hope all is well with you too. Take care and stay tuned!

Thanks glad you are as excited as I am! Take care!

Haha, yes indeed! Just trying to set the mood, several new videos in the works right ranging from 2 antique sword restorations, paper, and book binding care. Stay tuned and thanks so much for the comments and for watching! I am very grateful!

Same techniques apply for pretty much everything. If yours is all gummed up, then I recommend taking it appart and at least wipping all of this away with mineral spirits.

Yes, it is much easier with a main spring vice like the one I used in the video.

Hi Dan, yes, I think the lockplates on the completed examples were not overly cleaned if at all. I am not sure exactly what steps IMA takes to get these put together but most of them still appear to have rust and patina present.

Hi Dan, it makes it much easier with the main spring vice tool.

Thanks so much! I am pleased with it. I know exactly what you mean. I thought I had lost my chance as well but luckily it resurfaced on the IMA website. I am glad that you were able to get one too. I am sure they are all in pretty similar shape so you should be pleased with it. Thanks again for watching and good luck with your projects!

No problem, glad you liked it. Its a great way to complete the package. Best of luck with your project.

Thank you so much! I am so pleased that you enjoyed the video! Take care!

Hello, sorry for the late reply. I have been dealing with some KZbin bugs regarding feedback. Sounds like you had one heck of a first purchase! As you can see in some of my videos being exposed to these things at a young age really helps with comfort, knowledge and appreciation. I wish you all the best and thanks for the comment. Take care!

@Restoring_The_Past Thank You for your encouraging words. I have gone on to Restore Several muskets at this point, it's a Labor of love. The Connection to history is wonderful !!!

Yes it certainly is a labour of love....like all labours some are certainly harder and longer than others, but always worth the journey. No better way to feel closer to history than touching it or working it. It gives me trmendous satisfiaction. Good luck with the rest of your projects and stay tuned. There is lots more to come!

Hello, sorry for the late reply. I have been dealing with some KZbin bugs regarding feedback. Yes, great ideas. There are many ways to approach this and thanks so much for sharing those with everyone! Take care and all the best!

Hello, sorry for the late reply. I have been dealing with some KZbin bugs regarding feedback. I am so glad yo uliek the videos! Stay tuend for me and all the best!

Hello, sorry for the late reply. Its hard to say whithout seeing it but it sounds like you have a real beauty on your hands. Check around and see what they tend to go for and then try and find an average somehwere that works for you. Sometimes the asking price doesn't reflect the selling price but I see the number of available original brown bess items is quickly vanishing so this might help as these items beome harder to find. Best of luck!

@@Restoring_The_Past Thank you much

Hello Mickey, no I did not use an oil finish on the stock. I use various materials, including varnish I make myself in a multi step process to achieve this look. It is the same process used 300 years ago.

Hello, sorry for the late reply. I have been dealing with some KZbin bugs regarding feedback. Congratulations on your purchase. I hope these videos helped you some with it. How did your project turn out? I would like to hear more about it. Take care.

Hello, sorry for the late reply. I have been dealing with some KZbin bugs regarding feedback. Yes, they certainly wouldn't hurt! LOL! Take care and all the best!

Edern, sorry to hear you are having problems with the pins. I am guessing you mean the barrel pins which hold the stock to the barrel? Try soaking the wood and pin area with lots of mineral spirits. This won't damage the wood and will allow the spirits a bit and hopefully loosen up whatever is holding them up. If you are not so worried about the stock then try penetrating oil. Your pins may have oxidized to the extend that they are merging with the barrel lugs. Once you do this and leave the oil/ spirits time to do their work, take a finishing nail punch and hit the top of the head a few times until it come out. If all else fails you might have a labour intensive drill out situation on your hands but that is a last resort. Hopefully the options work for you begore having to drill them out.

Hello, sorry for the late reply. I have been dealing with some KZbin bugs regarding feedback. All good points sir, safety first for sure. I agree with you, I wouldn't fire this gun unless I spent some more time on the inside of the barrel and had it checked out first. Thanks for sharing these safety tips with everyone! Take care!

Hello Anthony. Sorry for the late reply. Saving history is the best and if you want to do your part, go to International Military Antiques "IMA" and search under "Brown Bess". There are a few options there so hopefully you find a project that you are looking for. Good luck and all the best with your restoration project!

Hello, sorry for the late reply. I have been dealing with some KZbin bugs regarding feedback. Thanks for sharing this excellent tip with everyone. Thats a great idea and I am sure it works well.

Thanks so much, go for it!

Hey, I am so glad you enjoyed the videos and found them helpful. Its not overly complicated measuring the pins for the barrel rings. First mark off on top of the barrel exactly where the holes are located so this is visible when barrel is in the stock. Once you have the barrel seated in the stock exactly where you want it mark off the barrel marks onto the stock. This will give you your first measurement for the spacing between each pin. Then take a measurement from the top of the barrel to the middle of the barrel rings. Put the barrel back in the stock and mark of this measurement onto the stock. These two measurements combined will give you an exact location of where to drill each hole for the pins. Good luck with your project and just take your time with it.

@@Restoring_The_Past that was most helpful, thank you for your time and help.

@@Whiteknight06604 No problem, I am always happy to help out anyone trying to restore/ preserve our past. If you have any more questions just ask! Good luck with your project!

Hello, sorry for the late reply. I have been dealing with some KZbin bugs regarding feedback. Thank you so much! I am happy you liked the final product! There is lots more to come!