How to Build a Flintlock by Hand (Part 8)

[@plucknpick6414]

Tyler made this rifle for me, I ordered it after handling and shooting another of his creations. This Rifle is everything I wanted in an Isaac Haines style, made without any modern tools! It rivals guns I have seen at Colonial Williamsburg and Yorktown. And it's a shooter! Tyler was great to work with....this rifle will be a family heirloom!

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Thank you brother!

[@timothyhood3143]

If you don't mind me asking, what was the cost of your rifle. I am wanting to buy me a flintlock and really don't know what price range to start. Thanks

[@waynehoch3009]

How do i order one?

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Good call.

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Contact me through Instagram.

[@АлексСарсенов]

Мастер из прошлого ,в всовременном мире высоких технологий ...это смотрится как ПОРТАЛ ВО ВРЕМЕНИ ...БРАВО МАСТЕРУ ОРУЖЕЙНИКУ.

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that!

[@waynettarin]

What an amazing series! Found it by accident and once I started I had to binge watch all 8 episodes. Thank you!!

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Awesome. Thanks for watching. I’m glad you enjoyed.

[@terryreynolds5388]

This series is one of the best I've watched. The details you share are far better then others. I've been building for 8 years and on no. 11.....I don't hurry! 😉 Enjoyed!

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Thank you so much for the compliment. I’m glad you enjoyed! I hope to be doing more videos soon.

[@98Kentuckian]

This series was wonderful. I've put together several kit guns, but nothing this in depth. I feel like i learned a lot just watching.

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

I’m so glad! Thank you watching. I’m glad you enjoyed!!!

[@laserbeam002]

I have very much enjoyed this series. I will certainly be coming back to it many times. I know this must have been a pain at time to put together so thank you for taking the time to put this series together and posting.

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

It was a pain lol. But totally worth it. I’m glad you enjoy it and I hope it helps a lot of people trying to learn to build. Thank you very much for watching.

[@Majormusket]

Really amazing series and beautiful work. I was personally blown away to see you use a hand saw to remove the bulk from the stock. I would love to see a video on barrel loops, especially with a swamped barrel, and also a reference point for where to stop drilling the ramrod hole. Thank you for your time and effort in creating these videos!

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Hey! Thanks for watching! I will have more videos in the future. I moved and am trying to get my shop up and running again. I will do a video on the things you suggested. Thanks again!

[@RC-fu6hg]

I came across your video when I felt like I was getting depressed from loosing my job due this virus garbage. Once I finished the first one I was hooked and watched part 1 through part 8. Watching you work that wood into a beautifully finished work of art helped me relax and feel better. Just amazing. Thanks for the videos.

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

That is awesome man. I know all about that. That’s the whole reason I got into building them after the Marine Corps. Let me know if you need anything.

[@matthewsalyersjr4965]

Wow..! All I can really say is that! Phenomenal woodworking skills and gunsmithing that is one hell of a beautiful piece of art!!

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Thank you so much!

[@rapier1422]

Just recently discovered your channel. You are the Bob Ross of Flintlock wood work. Please keep your videos coming. I can’t wait to watch and learn from more of your work.

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Well thank you very much. That means a lot.

[@DangusSquatburger]

LOL I actually quoted "No mistakes, just happy accidents" during one of these videos.

[@cromwell13649]

I was riveted to every episode . What a craftsman. I use to take part in English civil war reinactsments 1640s period and so I hand crafted a fish tail match lock rifle. I know the amount of work that is involved,just in making the stock . My Match lock looked nothing like the beautiful piece you produced . You are an artist

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

That’s awesome! Gotta love a good matchlock! Glad you like them! And thank you for the compliments.

[@cromwell13649]

@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 You are worth the compliment sir . I would love to visit your workshop and see you actually working on a piece . I have a feelig you are mississippi or kentucky region. Maybe I am wrong. Well done Sir. t

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Thank you. I’m from Oklahoma.

[@petestevens5816]

One of the best series and he's a wonderful craftsman. I learned alot just from watching.

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Thank you watching and the compliment! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@lord-REDACTED-]

Yt randomly graced me with this. Watched the whole series. Look forward to more!

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Thanks for watching. There will be more in the near future.

[@tuxbanjo]

Terrific series. I grew up in Oklahoma, and after a few years of traipsing around the world in the Air Force, I landed in the Boston area where I have lived for over 40 years now. It is OK here, but some days I miss the Land of the Big Sky. Great job on the rifles and the videos. Hoping to see more in the future.

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Thank you very much. Yes. Oklahoma is home for me. I understand the military life. Did a little of that myself haha.

[@notsosilentmajority1]

Hey man, this was really amazing. This is a lot of hard work with tons of intricate detail. I watched every video and truly enjoyed every second of them. I see it's been 3 years since this series was released but I made sure to like and sub and now I'll go back and binge watch all of your other videos. Great job on the build. It would be great to see it in action out in the field or at the range. Best wishes. 👍

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Thank you so much! I’m hoping to get another series out soon. Just been hectic the last few years. Thank you so much for the kind words. The shooting and explanation video and the short intro video on the history is the rifle that was built in the series. Thanks for watching!

[@notsosilentmajority1]

@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 Yes, I've been catching up on your channel. It can't be easy to constantly stay on top of things but I'm really enjoying your content. Best wishes. 👍

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

@notsosilentmajority1 thank you so much!

[@georgetreepwood1119]

Lovely work I grew up around good furniture so knowing fine woodworking transfers over to gunstocks...Please keep up the tradition and thank you for what you do

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Absolutely. Thanks for watching and I’m glad you enjoy it.

[@dadmezz4024]

Nice series. Thank you for sharing the build. Liked your shop, the simplicity and the art of hand tooling and solitude of working. Seemed like I was there with you in the 1800s learning a wonderful trade from a master.

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Thank you very much. I appreciate that. There will be more in the near future.

[@RndZApprox]

This guy deserves the recognition on the work he does, its just amazing... keep it up sir.

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Thank you very much. There will be more in the near future.

[@fiddlefolk]

My fiddle teacher from Blacksburg, Virginia made fine Kentucky flintlock rifles and I had the pleasure of getting to shoot them. I sure would like one of my own one of these days. Beautiful work and great job on your build!

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Thank you very much! Contact me through Instagram if you’re ever interested in one.

[@fiddlefolk]

@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 I certainly will.

[@richardsims1805]

Excellent series of videos! Award winning craftsmanship. I'll be in touch!

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Thank you sir. I appreciate it.

[@jaymuzquiz2942]

Can anyone do this? Because it Rocks! I can rest assure from the fact that you make it look easy, can only mean it is easy! Finally something cool that doesn't require hard work, dedication and years of apprenticeship. I'm quitting my day job and using the last of my savings to buy some chisels a couple of 2 × 4's and a pencil! Next time you hear from me, I'll be rocking the Casbah! Rock the Casbah!

[@josharmour1549]

Man!! watched every minute of the first 7 episodes waiting patiently for the stain and finish on that beautiful curly maple. This was still really nice, but man, what a build up to lose the footage. well done on the build. awesome craftsmanship

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Thank you. There is a video of staining and finishing but it’s on a different rifle.

[@tracycastleberry9040]

Just finished watching the last video. Great craftmanship. Enjoyed the whole series. Thank you.

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Good deal. I appreciate it. Glad you enjoyed.

[@mattevans-koch9353]

Beautiful work. Thank you for sharing this entire series. Take care and have a great week ahead.

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Thank you. You as well!

[@josephdipko2547]

Loved this entire series... helping me build the kit I inherited from my late father in law. Keep up the excellent informative videos

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Awesome! Good deal. Glad you enjoyed.

[@dowdawg]

Man you sure do have some fantastic videos very addictive I watched everyone!!

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

That’s awesome! Good deal! Glad you enjoyed them.

[@rowdyhacker8013]

I love your hard working you are genuine, thanks for making this flintlock Thanks from india

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

You’re very welcome! Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching!

[@Enemy0fMine1415]

I'm not a gun person, coming from a country that doesn't really have them, but I'll be damned if I can't appreciate the craftsmanship of your work. It's genuinely a great thing to see, when people keep old skills alive, like blacksmithing or as you do, crafting something that's as beautiful as it is practical.

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Thank you very much! Where are you from you don’t mind me asking?

[@Enemy0fMine1415]

@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 I'm from the UK, we haven't really had widespread firearms in this country and the little we had were cracked down on after the Dunblane school shooting in the 90's. So it's not like we really missed them lol, farmers still have licenses etc and you can have them for range shooting, but there's protocols etc for that.

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Got ya. Well thanks for watching. There will be more in the near future.

[@Enemy0fMine1415]

@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 I look forward to it, as I always appreciate someone who not only shows their processes, but explains them too, even if it's just a personal preference. The only thing I'd love to see more of, is the finished rifle(s) in all its glory, just to see thee whole process from beginning to end. Are the rifles you make indicative of the colonies, or were these brought over with the settlers? I'm not particularly knowledgeable about this era of America other than parts of the war of independence, such a waste of tea 😝

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

We lost the footage of the final. But the shooting video and the intro video is the finished rifle. Yes. They’re all basically rev war era with a few a little newer in style.

[@covertpossession3711]

I wish I had the pleasure of shooting a rifle that pretty. I don’t know much ‘bout flintlocks or anything like it but I know a beautiful rifle when I see one. Great video series man!

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Thank you very much. I appreciate that.

[@EnterMusicSG]

Amazing craftsmanship and skills. Truly mesmerized throughout the entire series. This is art.

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Thank you very much. I appreciate that a lot. There will be more in the near future.

[@olddog6658]

Nice traditional work, I use a 6 inch metal vice as well. On each side of the vice about 18-20 inches, a sliding "L" shaped arm slides up and has a 1/4" carriage bolt with head driven into hole from inside with a wingnut on outside so that it supports the stock so when you hit your chisel the stock doesn't wiggle. I have a cousin who was actually born in a log cabin in Sequatchie, Tn. "gunmaker"

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

That is awesome man! Yes I made me a brace since the videos so the bouncing will stop.

[@tedlinzy5865]

Stumbled across this and all I can say is wow what’s treat, excellently crafted.

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed.

[@Provo647]

This guy is a true master and an artist.

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Thank you very much!

[@WesleyMR_]

Your videos are so pleasure to watch. keep forward please!

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Thank you! Will do!

[@midwesternnomadvideos5169]

Mate I'd just like to thank you for your service with the MEU, I myself have just gotten back from the 24 MEU as well and brothers we are even though we have not met. SEMPER FIDELIS TEUFEL HUNDEN

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Semper Fi! Thank you for yours as well.

[@FieldToTableOutdoors]

Saw the band and thought to comment this myself. I’ve loved watching these videos as I prepare to buy a flint lock myself. Subscribed for sure brother, SEMPER

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

I appreciate that. Semper Fi!

[@codydunn3320]

Big fan of this series. Also wasn’t aware that you were in the corps. Keep up the good work brother

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Thank you. I appreciate that. Thanks for watching.

[@kennethmanley5283]

So glad I came across this channel it’s very well shot and informative keep up the great work

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Thank you. Glad you like it. There will be more in the near future.

[@rebeccaback3287]

Excellent video s.Good work of art,you have excellent patients to do this,verry inspiring. My third great grandfather,made these kinds of rifles also made shotguns ,pistols flintlock percussion locks.He was,borned in Aprl18 1806 died Nov10 1889.Also was a blacksmith,carpenter,and forged diferent things. I am a hunter. And gun colector.I bought my first muzzloder when I was 28 years old,and started collecting them. In 2011.I plan to be a gun maker like he was,etc.David Back from Menifee county Kentucky. And he owned 6miles of square land.

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

That’s awesome! Thank you.

[@timsmith9169]

I am a older disabled veteran,I would love to purchase one of your rifles. I am not good on the PC . But you work is of the best

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Same here. Disabled Marine. Best way to contact me is through my email at [e-mail] where we can exchange numbers or if you have someone that can send me a message on Instagram.

[@hoyschelsilversteinberg4521]

Jesus this is amazing! Please upload more!

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

There will be more in the near future. Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

[@minisforerbody]

Dude I love your channel and these build videos! Please make more it’s so interesting to see you work and watch the 18th century’s methodologies. Much love from a Redcoat, unfortunately born and stuck in England where I can’t do this myself!

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Hey I hear that! I have a relation that fought for the British. My 8th generation great grandfather was a captain in a Virginia unit and fought at 1st and 2nd Trenton, Brandywine, Germantown, was at Valley Forge and Crossed the Delaware with Washington. Supposedly he was 1 of 2 people drag James Monroe off the battlefield and plug his would to save his life. He ended up being our 5th President of the United States.

[@minisforerbody]

@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 damn! That’s some awesome history to have in the family! I’d love to trace back my family to see if any were there. I would guess not as I come from a long line of coal miners because of the area my family comes from, there were only one or two of them fighting in the world wars even! Mining was classed as vital so most of the men in my family couldn’t be drafted. Anyways, I really hope we get some more videos from you soon man, even if you’re doing the exact same stuff on a different build I’d watch it over and over 😁

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

There will be more coming soon. Probably be few months. I’ll be making a series on hand forging the parts then. But, I’m gonna throw in some other short videos with tips and tricks too. Stay tuned brother.

[@minisforerbody]

@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 that sounds real interesting man, I’m looking forward to it 😁

[@mamoshimamoshian9078]

Beautiful. Your video really took me back to the old days. In my emagginationes I went back to those times. You see I remember what Real Bread tasted like. People specially the young they dont know how a real Bread tastes. Yes and How everything took its time like the Rifle you are making....:

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Totally agree with you. It’s almost a lost art.

[@cedarcreekbushcraft6942]

I just attended the nmlra spring shoot in friendship indiana for thr 1st time and I am hooked. Really enjoyed these videos!!

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Good deal. Glad you liked them.

[@ggeai5694]

Unfortunately I leave in France, dominated by Europe lows, We will loose the right to use lead next year. So I dream to get a real gun like that. Very beautiful wood and gun.

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Thank you. Ya, I hate that for you guys.

[@kylekendziora1962]

Great Series!! Very informative. I have made a kit gun before and I enjoined it so much that I'm considering trying to make one from scratch. Could you make a tips and tricks video or something that goes over technique or what to look for when buying parts?

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

That’s a good idea. Sure. Ill write that down and do that! That’s for the question.

[@A14b19]

I hope one day I'll own such a beautiful gun . Lovely work

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Thank you very much! You will.

[@Stevew443]

You make it look so easy. That is a beautiful gun. I am so happy that there are people like you out there keeping the old crafts alive.

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Thank you very much. I sure enjoy it!

[@jimsr.4019]

Great videos, makes me want to start one, beautiful wood, Roy Underhill would be proud of you...

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Thanks for watching.

[@jimsr.4019]

Where are you located?

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Bartlesville, OK.

[@damianalaniz1118]

I put candle wax in the barrel inlet and I grease the barrel as well. I do remove my barrel every couple months and no rust on my barrel!

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Yes. I usually use axel grease. Works very well. Not on all of them though. Some guys don’t want it.

[@brianweaver8024]

I have loved watching this series, I have a bit of confusion though, the last episode had a steel butt plate? Did I miss something?

[@stephenfields6236]

Nice job. Helpful video. Do more of them.

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Thank you. I plan to. I’m building a cabin for a shop right now. I moved to Missouri.

[@daveengstrom9250]

Man, that looks like a lot of work. A beautiful job!

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Thank you. It is a lot of work. But very rewarding.

[@ShotGuntomy]

I truly enjoyed this little series.Its said that you lost the footage for the other rifle but this one was more Prettier..You're vary gifted I subbed in Hope's to see more of your Beautiful work

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Thank you very much! Yes, there will be more coming in the future.

[@hunterscott8454]

Love your content. Please don’t stop!

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

I’ll have more in the future. Stay tuned. Glad you like it.

[@Hugh_Mungus]

Great series. Learned a lot, sorry to be obsessive though. I missed the part were he, and forgive my layman's terminology, made the hole in the barrel adjacent to the pan. Could someone link me to the part he did that? Or if he didn't show that, if somebody has a video similar to it please send it to me I've been looking for something like that.

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

I explain where to place it in video 2 or 3 I believe. But I don’t think it was shown how I drilled and tapped it. I used a 5/16” bit and tapped it for the “White lightening” touchole liner. You can purchase them at muzzleloader builders supply or Track of the wolf. I’ll do a video sometime and show more in detail how to do that.

[@redneckwithajeep5001]

I’m looking at a Hawken kit right now but I think the next one I’m going to try making my own stock

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Good luck to ya. It’s addictive.

[@rockkkstar...4194]

hiii smarty u look always great u do hard work a lot I wish u always be energetic, healthy and happy coz I love uuu

[@donhilts1643]

Tyler.. I really enjoy watching your videos and the way you are using mostly all the tools that would have been used back in the 1700''s. Your shop is awesome. Looks like you are really living like they used to back then. I was wondering how you secure decorative inlays like the thumb medallion and the star ? Are they glued in ? If so what type do you use ? Look forward to seeing more from your workshop,,Thanks , Don Hilts

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Hey Don. Thanks. Yes you can use glue or epoxy. For the escutcheons (wrist inlays) I use little pieces off of the same piece I cut it from, and form little tapering nails about 1/2 inch long. Drill your holes in the piece where you want your nails and countersink them ever so slightly. Doesn’t need much. I literally just use my hand and a countersink to do this. Then glue it of epoxy it and nail it in. File any overhang of the escutcheon flush with the stock and file the nails flush. Hope that helps.

[@meaonasaglaron8984]

Do you plan on showing how the metal parts are forged as well? Great work with this! Looking forward to seeing more from you!

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Yes! I will eventually but I’ll need help doing it. It’ll probably be a little while before I can get to that. I am gonna make a video of forging a barrel at some point. And one forging the lock and one casting the brass parts.

[@Finchyboi14470]

You should make a flintlock pistol next. I would love to see that

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

I will do that. I moved to Missouri. As soon as my shop is back up and running I’ll do it!

[@pablocamargo8744]

Thanks you KZbin for bringing me here. 😊👍👍👍🇩🇪

[@daanveld2887]

Bautyfol flintlok i whats al vidios what e greaf man love thos old guns gratiings from Nederland

[@LewisSkeeter]

Great work. I'd like to have seen some pics of the finished piece.

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Didn’t have any pictures. But the opening video of me holding it and giving kinda the history of flintlocks is the one I built in the series. Glad you enjoyed!

[@dwarden7829]

Great work, sir! Loved watching this process..that's alot of work and your expertise shows!

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Thank you sir. Glad you enjoyed it. There will be more in the future. Thank you for the compliment.

[@SHADOWBEAR82763]

Instead of nitric acid, you can use vinegar. A bit safer to handle and easier to obtain.

[@richardgunick]

I am thoroughly enjoying your videos. I love your detailed instruction. Please keep them coming! I hope you do one on barrel hardware and details. I think I might be getting inspired to actually try to build one. Thank you for putting these out there for us to learn from. What kind of vise are you using? I like the height of it.

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Thank you. I will do one of forging a barrel at some point. It’s a jewelers vise. I ordered it from grizzly tools.

[@bigpumpkin22]

I enjoyed that ,you turned a sack of wheat into a baguette

[@michealfigueroa6325]

Great series learned a lot it all came together when the first bit if finish was applied beautiful Thanks

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Yes sir. Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed.

[@paulrichardson4952]

Very excellent, enjoyable and educational videos. Thank you, so much!

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Glad you enjoyed. Thank you.

[@ZMBRB-vc6kx]

Beautiful work, I thought it was very entertaining to watch. I would like to learn how to build a musket myself.

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

I’m glad you enjoyed.

[@ZMBRB-vc6kx]

@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 did you go to gunsmithing school to learn?

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

All self taught. I’ve been researching flintlocks my whole life and building them full time for a while. I’m working at the gunshop in colonial Williamsburg right now. Learning to forge a barrel and lock.

[@ZMBRB-vc6kx]

@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 well dang I gotta say! That is some very good skills for being self taught. What would you recommend for someone like me starting out in gunsmithing?

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Thank you. Buy some good tools. I get mine from woodcraft. Swiss made chisels are my choice. Good files, rasps and cabinet scrapers. Don’t be afraid to buy a kit for your first one. Jim Chambers or sitting fox kits are great.

[@michaelwagner4451]

What Kind of Wood ist the rifle Stock? You make a fine great Work. I Like that you Work without Elektrik Tools. Good whish fromm Germany

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Thank you! It’s curly sugar maple. Most all early rifles made in America were stocked in maple. Maple is a little less common where you’re from. Most guns where you’re from were stocked in walnut. But Europe has beautiful walnut! Even curly walnut that is easier to carve. The walnut in America is very open grained which makes it a pleasure to work, but a pain to carve.

[@jadenhaberlock415]

Good job on your gun man it looks beautiful and cool 😎

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Thank you.

[@jadenhaberlock415]

@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 no problem 😊

[@VinceW187]

Any more films coming soon? This is great content

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Will be. I just got back home from Williamsburg. Getting settled back in.

[@GeorgiaShootersGroup]

Did I miss something? Watched 8 episodes but will we see it completed and test fired etc?

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

The one where I’m doing the shooting video is the rifle built in the episodes. We lost the footage of the carving, staining and finishing of that rifle. So I had to do another rifle to explain the carving and finishing.

[@VashStarwind]

Dang dude cool. But you couldnt show one clip of it all complete and together?

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

The video of me shooting at the end and the video of me explaining a brief history on flintlocks, is the the rifle that was built in the series. Looking back I would’ve done a few things different on my videos but still think my camera guy did an awesome job. I plan to make more videos soon.

[@joemolf3894]

You have my sincere respect and admiration! Enjoy it young man!

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Thank you Joe. I appreciate that.

[@mikeney5113]

That is a beautiful gun.you are very good at what you do sir.do you sell them by any chance??

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Thank you very much. I do custom orders and build them to fit the customer. If you’re interested send me a message on Instagram under Golden Mean Flintlocks and we can discuss your interests and prices. Thank you Mike.

[@Lucius1958]

Do you use any oil on the finishing cloth? In traditional "French polish" finish, a few drops of oil help to lubricate the cloth, and prevent it from sticking.

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Yes. I use a lot of walnut oil and then finish. After it’s dried I burnish the stock with feed and wax or turpentine mixed with beeswax for a polish. But if you apply the shellac very wet and keep swirling it until the whole stock is saturated it works very well. But I do that with a cotton dobber.

[@Bean5prout]

it would have been nice to see the final form all assembled and polished!

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

I know. We lost all the footage of the end. It sucked. The shooting video and the intro video is the one built in the series.

[@Chris-SS]

Excellent videos good sir, you truly are a craftsman of the top order. I was trying to find a web site of yours but could not find one, do you make and sell rifles, or is this rifle just for you?

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

I build them for customers full time. Custom ordered to fit the customer. If interested email me at [e-mail]. Glad you enjoyed.

[@WilbertRamos777]

man that turned out awesome great job 👍🏽👌🏽

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Thank you.

[@KankukanAiki]

Awesome series 🙏

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Thank you.

[@KankukanAiki]

@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@RVM451]

Friend, you are truly gifted. I felt myself on the edge of having an epiphany about wood work and craftsmanship, simply from watching you. I don't know if you've ever read Krenov, the master cabinet maker, but several of your remarks parallel his. Did anyone back in the old days favor a lighter "Blonder" finish for Maple-particularly Birdseye Maple? I've always preferred a Blond Stock...

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Thank you so much! And yes they did. You can make up some blonde shellac and don’t add any color to it. They also had tea stains and tobacco stains. I’ve never tried them but they did use them. Most all of the maple was stained dark back then to my knowledge. But some Gunstocks were left in the white and not stained or finished. It didn’t take long for that stock to turn black lol.

[@quinceyfoose4276]

I love ya learn buds how do I go an get started I did two traditions Kentucky long rifles but nothing like ya are doin love ta learn the old way

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Biggest thing is, is lots of research on originals to get an eye for what they truly looked like. They were very thin. Lots of builders leave way too much wood on and they don’t feel as comfortable as the originals do. Get ya some good chisels and some files and a good rasp or two. That’s a good start. Glad you enjoyed.

[@quinceyfoose4276]

@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 ty for the tip buds thank ya I wish I could hold one from back in the day but I'm trying an loving ever min of it

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Good for you. I’m sure you probably will at some point. The books Rifles of Colonial America by George Shumway are amazing. There’s two volumes. They are awesome for research.

[@DaveCollierCamping]

Outstanding video- subscribed

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Thank you. I appreciate it!

[@DaveCollierCamping]

@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 my pleasure

[@bgurtek]

A brush works well for applying nitric, especially over relief carving.

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Yep. I usually use cotton swabs but didn’t have a clean one.

[@johnvaness8445]

Great video, thanks!

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching. I’m glad you enjoyed. There will be more coming soon.

[@trinkladd]

Would the unfinished grains be aff3cted by humidity or elements. Thanks

[@trinkladd]

U answered. Great video

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

A little. But not enough to hurt anything. They used a lot of beeswax in their inlets to help. But a lot of them didn’t have anything. Some guns were actually let in the white and naturally aged just by handling it.

[@ericbernhardsen4826]

We need this guy on Garand Thumb

[@redcruben]

after watching all parts it would be nice to see the finished gun

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Yep. We lost all the footage of the final parts of the build. The rifle that’s in the intro video and the shooting video is the rifle that was built in the series.

[@mikeellis8339]

New to your channel and I loved this 8 part series. What is a rough estimate of a value of a rifle like this?

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Good deal Vin glad you did. Thanks for watching. There will be more coming out in the near future.

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Hey Mike. I apologize. Not sure how that last message went to you haha. I’m really glad you liked the videos. Shoot me a message on Instagram under Golden Mean Flintlocks or my email at [e-mail]. I’d be happy to discuss pricing with you. Thanks.

[@oakknollfarm]

Does anyone use boiled linseed oil? It doesn't harm metal so it looks like it would work here.

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

You bet. Boiled linseed oil was a very common traditional finish. It takes a long time for each coat to dry, so that’s the main reason I don’t use it.

[@rydillo]

What was the name of the stain you used? I couldn't understand when you said the name of it in the video, but i'm curious now since you said its been around for so long!

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

It’s aquafortis. I mixture of nitric acid, water and iron or steel shavings.

[@gertmana1789]

Hey man, the music you used is really beautiful, but i can't seem to find the song anywhere. Can you give some more info of it please?

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

It’s called the Blackest Crow by Brittany Haas. But I had a friend playing it for the videos. It’s her own version.

[@gertmana1789]

@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 well your friend played it real good, she should put her version online somewhere. Greetings from belgium.

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

I’ll let her know. Thank you. And wow! Belgium. That’s awesome!

[@quanloidecker6163]

After applying the aqua fortis, do you neutralize the acid? I believe that ammonia or baking soda will stop the acid from continuing to affect the stock. I truly enjoy watching your videos... And thank you for posting these videos.

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

On that one I didn’t. But yes, you sure can do that. I just don’t a lot of times because I feel like it makes it look more original. Really just depends on what the customer wants as far as looks too.

[@philthebeast2219]

Do a pistol series please

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Will do.

[@angelfan16]

Awesome stuff dude! Please, let me know if they're for sale!

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Check out my Instagram page Golden Mean Flintlocks. Shoot me a message.

[@JacquelineNull]

I got a flintlock my grandfather made a while back. I’m Native American and he engraved Native American artwork into that flintlock.

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

That is awesome! Wish I could see it haha. I love stuff like that.

[@JacquelineNull]

@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713, I’ll post a video on my KZbin channel of it very soon of me shooting it. I have only shot it once a while back.

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Awesome. Yes please do. What’s your channel?

[@JacquelineNull]

@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713, it’s the channel I’m using to comment right now. I don’t have any videos as of yet on it.

[@Fghhgffhjngf]

The Crow by Lindsie Blain and Co. I haven't found this music, can you tell me the URL? Thank you!

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Ah got ya. Yes. Lindsey Blain is a friend of mine. She rewrote the song and her husband is in the guitar. The song is actually called The Blackest Crow. The best version I’ve found is my Brittany Haas.

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Besides Lindsey’s of course. I like her version the best.

[@Snickers-ev8hv]

I know this will sound like stupid question but do you think ABS plastic can be strong enough to be used as the body i am asking because i had plan of making flintlock Kar98k but i don't have enough resources so could i use the ABS plastic from airsoft kar98

[@goldenmeanflintlocks9713]

Honestly, I am clueless on this. I don’t want to say yes, because I don’t know haha. Sorry I couldn’t help you.