Tulle Fusil De Chasse. Shortened smooth-bore flintlock.

[@ronrobertson59]

My favorite smooth bore musket.

[@i8canada]

As a French-Canadian, My ancestors arrived in 1634 in Québec, I cannot tell you ennough how much I appreciate the fact that a Norwegian is representing a " courreur des bois" ( bush man) Thank you! you do a good job!

[@snapshotscorner5542]

Thank you for your kind words.

[@raytribble8075]

I built a rifled .62 caliber Andreas Albrecht pattern rifle from scratch a few years ago. It has a 38” barrel… but its Coleran barrel is very accurate. I have taken elk, mule deer, white tail and hogs with her. I really need to build me a rifle like yours. Thank you for the inspiration and for another great video sir.

[@Bayan1905]

As someone who lives in what used to be "New France" and has Akwesasne Mohawk and French heritage, these guns as well as the Indian Trade guns fascinate me because they were so prevalent during the Queen Anne's War and French and Indian War that went on literally in my back yard. These guns were light and were preferred. If you look in the book "For Trade and Treaty, Firearms of the American Indians 1600-1920", there are several examples of guns from the time period where the barrels were shortened, one to 31 inches. There's also a couple example of guns that had their wooden ramrods replaced with what looks like iron musket ramrods from the time period.

[@Sideshowbobx]

A filling or spacer medium may I suggest, that limits the cushions the buckshot and limits it travel room so the load doesn't crush itself. Smaller shot sizes don't require that step lucky. You nailed to the accent - and still not fully convinced this isn't Quebec.

[@gabemando7823]

Cool little gun you got yourself there ;)

[@dphillips4351]

Great demonstration and beautiful all around! Thank you for sharing.

[@snapshotscorner5542]

Thank you for watching, I belief you can not get a more versatile black powder smooth bore!

[@dphillips4351]

@@snapshotscorner5542 I’ve looked at tow kits but don’t think I am vary good at wood working. Have a .62 English Fowler and had though of shorting the barrel. Our ancestors were vary gifted.

[@snapshotscorner5542]

@@dphillips4351 you need just a minimum of skill. It is a good way to get better at things....

[@pepejuan2924]

This is a beautiful smooth bore, and my favorite design, I’m considering getting the same kit , thanks for posting 👍😁

[@snapshotscorner5542]

It is truly nice Good luck with your kit!

[@jeffreyrobinson3555]

I got a centermark kit and added a rear sight and happy with it. I like the longer barrel. That’s one is a good looking gun. I got my first traditional ml in ‘73, had full stock Hawkens, Leman, Southern style Rifles, , Hudson Bay trade guns, revolutionary American rifles, Civil war rifles muskets, and of all the guns I ever owned the TFC is my favorite and most comfortable to shoot. I’ve not hunted with a rifled gun but once this century. Great vid

[@1boortzfan]

Great video. I used to belong to the Alafia club years ago. They are great people I hope you can come back.

[@snapshotscorner5542]

I`d love to be back! But life happened, got married and all. I do have found memories of Alafia....

[@bruceclark5627]

Thank You for posting this! Very enjoyable.

[@snapshotscorner5542]

I enjoy making these videos and then it is the obvious: I love shooting.

[@johnndavis7647]

As gunpowder improved around 1800 barrels could be made shorter. Of course they could always be cut shorter as the customer wanted something handier. I like the 42 inch barrels but the 36s fit better in my safe. Something worth considering. Thanks for the video. John Davis Jax fl

[@snapshotscorner5542]

I belief I say so in the video to, but the length of the barrel is made to 30" so it would better fit the length of the Jaeger rifle in our Napoleonic Jaeger unit. I am very happy it works equally well as an awesome shooter and a hunting smooth-bore!

[@mr.thickey1820]

"Bonjour, mon ami"!!! Und "Ach du lieber, mein schatz" too!!! Wunnerful video & fine looking gun! Would like to talk more about your gun, but it's your "ACCENT" I want to comment on! YA, I love to hear wonderful ACCENTS like yours (French it seems, maybe from Quebec?)! Our world has become "sterile & generic" nowadays! So accents are for me like "fine music", something to be "savored" & enjoyed! I'm 81 now, but remember when I lived in Chicago, Illinois (U.S.A.!), as a youngster, I'd hear many many different accents. How I miss them now!! Are you what could be called a "canuck", whatever that really means (hopefully nothing disrespectful!!)? My son & Canadian daughter-in-law live in Sarnia, Ontario, CANADA, & he has dual citizenship. There's not much "accenting" down their way though! I'd love for them to "develop" an accent though!!! Looking forward to seeing more fine videos & guns from you "mein freund"!!! I live in far north central Illinois. My great loves are my BIG BORE black powder muzzle loaders! "Gesundheit"!!!

[@snapshotscorner5542]

My accent is a broken Norwegian/English. As I have been around for a while, it might have been influenced by other languishes as well. Look for a few of my other black powder big bores on KZbin, they are yet to be made! The 1842 replica Springfield smooth bore, The Twigg flintlock, The Danish/Norwegian 1791 replica Jaeger rifle, The Wurtenbergishen mauserwerke minie rifle, The 62cal Long Sea service. Yupp there is woork to be done....

[@davidguerrero9270]

Well done, thank you for posting!

[@davefellhoelter1343]

fast ignition!

[@snapshotscorner5542]

Thanks, I like to make them fast, makes for better precition. Keep your powder dry and keep on shooting.

[@stanflanery6111]

Thanks.

[@mikef3808]

I like the bobbed barrel, I'm thinking of a Fusil in 36". The buckshot part was very neat as historically these smoothbores were commonly used with buck and ball or just buckshot (often described as the size of a pea).

[@snapshotscorner5542]

And it do shoot good with buck when using filler in between the buckshot. It will hold your pattern a tad bit tighter. I have settled for 14 pc. of #0 buck.

[@stanflanery6111]

Great video, I really enjoyed it. I’m looking to get a fusil de chase in the future. Thanks, Stan

[@snapshotscorner5542]

Will you get a kit then? The Track of the Wolf kit is great and not to difficult to put together.

[@stanflanery6111]

Well, I’m not sure at this point, I think I will continue to look for a good used one. I’ve been checking the for sale items on several web sites. Stan

[@snapshotscorner5542]

@@stanflanery6111 I hope there is one with your name on out there. for sure it is an awesome shooter.

[@micwell2247]

The even more so was the fusil fin tulle (pronounced tool) . So, much so the French came up with the cheap Trade gun so as 'not" to trade the fusil fin with the natives. The French didn't want the natives to know the difference. Cause once the knew, they wouldn't except anything else but the fin

[@terrancedull1393]

I'd love to see your Jeager!! Also, can you comment on your attire? I specifically like your head wrap and would like to see a video on it and your other clothing. Thx!

[@snapshotscorner5542]

There is a video with my Jaeger rifle sometime in the near future, right now the time is well spent on hunting. My head wrap is just a square piece of cotton fabric.The attire is of a common man/hunter of the 18 century. Thanks for watching.

[@History_Coffee]

Great video! I'd be interested to see the difference in the shot pattern between the standard barrel length fusil and your short barrel one.

[@snapshotscorner5542]

It may take some time, and it would make for an interesting video. I will see if I can make that happen. Need to borrow a long 20 gauge first.

[@Dimwit_the_last_mountainman]

Bra det er flere av oss i Norge, som lager svartkrutt videoer! Jeg gjør også det, og kaller meg "Dimwit - the last mountainman". Jeg har også en fusil de chasse, men den er ikke ferdig. Bygger den med et antikt løp, og deler fra Track of the Wolf.

[@snapshotscorner5542]

John Løken fra Bjørkelangen? Min Fusil De Chasse er en artig sak, går godt gjør den og, men den er ikke for konkuranser. Hadde tenkt å skyte den i NM felt i år, men jeg valgte min Twigg .69cal i stedet, og det gjorde at det ble en sølv.

[@Dimwit_the_last_mountainman]

@@snapshotscorner5542 Ja, det er meg. Du har jo vært hos meg, og er velkommen tilbake. Blir en del å få kjøpt hos meg fremover.

[@kswan6581]

Interesting video, thanks for putting it out. I was wondering what make of barrel is on it. I'm about to build a Fusil de chasse from Pecatonica and am still researching the ball size I may use. You seem to have good results with yours.

[@snapshotscorner5542]

On this "fusil de chasse" it is .62 barrel. I use a .600 round ball wth a .015 pillow thickening patch, lubed with wonder-lube 1000. You could go with a .610 Round ball depending on the barrel. I am not sure what barrel maker Pecatonica uses. Good luck with your "smoothbore".

[@kswan6581]

@@snapshotscorner5542 Thanks much!

[@MZolton1963]

Beautiful Tulle Fusil de Chasse...How long is the barrel ?

[@snapshotscorner5542]

Shortened to 30 inches.

[@guaporeturns9472]

Were these "Fusile de Chasse” guns used by hunters in France as well or did they use a different gun for hunting at home?

[@snapshotscorner5542]

@@guaporeturns9472 made in the village Tulle in France, used extensevy for hunting in the new and the old world.... a common mans gun for the hunt... it has its roots in the "1696 Fusil ordinare" a military fusil .69 cal.

[@guaporeturns9472]

@@snapshotscorner5542 thank you

[@CommanderZarkon]

Cool video! Thank you! I LOVE those Tulle Fusil de Chasse guns! I am building a Jim Chambers Mark Silver rifle in .58 caliber! Once I am done, I want to get a Fusil de Chasse! I have heard the Track of the Wolf ones are a little on the heavy side. What is your opinion on that?

[@snapshotscorner5542]

I used to have a 58 cal. Edward Marshall from Jim Chambers. got in the white from Mark Silver back in 2004. Brought it back to Norway on the C-130. I was a part of the reciprocal exchange between the USNG and the Norwegian Home guard. A great rifle. Sold it to a friend who was in great need of a quality flint lock. Since then I have built a few my self and got a couple from my friend who used to work at the Norwegian armed forces museum as a restorer. I to like the Tulle Fusil, and I do not find the Track of the Wolf heavy. But then I have shortened mine!

[@stanflanery6111]

Snapshot, could you tell me how long the barrel on your fissile is? If I have one made I would like your fusil Thanks Stan

[@snapshotscorner5542]

My fusilie is a 30 inch or 76 Cm. barrel. It is a shortened Track of the Wolfe kit barrel.

[@TheMacRiada]

Got a fusil de chasse (Tulle), a Grenadier, and a French army musket (both Ste. Etienne). Just got the fusil de chasse, so I’m wondering how it will do deer hunting.

[@snapshotscorner5542]

If the accuracy is there and with a 75 gn. load or stouter. With a good shot placement the deer will probably be dead before it hit the ground. I remember a member of the old Muzzleloader mailing list a few years back did shoot a buffalo with his Tulle, and a deer is an easier shot game. So hunted with in the limits of the muzzleoader, say about 60 yards, it would be a sure thing. If you decide to try it out please let me know the result?

[@MrPanchoak]

The angle of the stock is really odd to me. How comfortable is it? Especially on heavier loads?

[@snapshotscorner5542]

I do not know if you consider my pet load at 75 grain FFg heavy? With a wide butt it is probably good for a 100-120 grain with FFg. without any pain. But and there is a but, why the heavier loads? the 75 grain is more than adequate to take game with in a 60 yards..!

[@MrPanchoak]

@@snapshotscorner5542 I understand not needing a heavier load. But it seems that the angle of the "shoulder pad" against the shoulder is very pronounced and also reverse from modern design where the stock is cut biased positively in relation to the barrel. The old fusil is quite noticeably negative. It seems that it would have a tendency to come off the top of your shoulder and smack your cheek. Possibly quite smartly.

[@snapshotscorner5542]

@@MrPanchoak Yes I do understand. It is actually mot as bad as it seem like! Not petfect for claybirds or uppland game, for sure. But good for maurading bands of frontier trash and game. I have shot clay birds with my Tulle, and I did hit about half of them, I have to partial blame the stock, the rest might be the shooter.

[@patriciaford6422]

DUE TO THE EXTREME BUTTSTOCK DROP/COMB IS THE MUSKET HARD TO AIM ? DOES THE AFOREMENTIONED CREATE MORE FELT RECOIL ?. NICE VIDEO.

[@snapshotscorner5542]

It is a tad hard for wing-shooting, but ball and buck/ball or shot for the targets that do not move to much it is just fine. It is true that the butt-stock is essential when it comes to a shotgun, it needs to fit so to say. Felt recoil is depending on your load, more than the shape of your butt-stock. My load for this shortened musket is ffg 75gn. Padded round ball or the traditional wad`s, all in order to create a simple gas shield.

[@patriciaford6422]

@@snapshotscorner5542 THANK YOU.

[@seewaage]

A lot of people in the USA is saying "native americans" right now. I think Canadians say "first peoples". But I could be wrong. 🙂

[@snapshotscorner5542]

I belief you are right. Thank you..!

[@davidkermes376]

i'm a yank, but "first nations" sounds better. .although it doesn't exactly roll trippingly off the tongue.

[@JB-wt9ul]

We’re these shortened historically?

[@snapshotscorner5542]

Sorry for my late reply, but the smooth bores where commonly shortened if need be. some where shortened for better handling on horseback or in a canoe. There is also an officers model that is a shortened Tulle. In the Danish/Norwegian army in the beginning of the 19.century there where shortened exercise smooth-bores. They where to replace their expensive Jaeger rifles during training. Every Sharp shooter or Jaeger soldier trained on this smooth-bore before he was initiated as a proper soldier and got the Jaeger rifle.

[@ronnieman87]

Have you taken any wild game? I would like to know how it patterns with buck and bird shot. Greetings from South Carolina, where the game is plentiful and the hunters are all assholes.

[@snapshotscorner5542]

It cowers a man size target at 25 yards with #0 buckshot. About the same with bird shot #7. I have not taken any game with this one, tend to use more modern firearms for my hunting. Use a shotgun 12 gauge with outside hammers for my upland game and forest birds, like the western capercaillie and the wood grouse. I should use the fusil de chasse, would not make a big difference since it is my dog who hunts, and I tend to hold back the shots until we have the perfect dog/quarry situation.

[@bobboyer9440]

It was hard not to notice that you are dressed in period correct clothing. Do you belong to an organization that promotes "Rendevous"? If so, could you please contact me and let me know when and where.

[@snapshotscorner5542]

It has been a few years since I participated, but I have been to the Eastern primitive rendezvous and to the Alafia rendezvous in Florida a few times. I have traveled all the way from Norway and Europe to participate. I might do it again, but right now there is no concrete plans. And with the pandemic going on, it might be better to rendezvous here on KZbin and the internet. I have been a part of the Norwegian Napoleonic organisation and participated in reenactment-battles in Europe, there will be videos with this kind of content lather. Stay in touch there will be more historic content in lather videos.

[@MrPanchoak]

Patch ball and powder, that does not work🤣🤣🤣

[@joeeckley5272]

Too bad you decided to add chainsaw and fiddle music!

[@TheHuntercamper]

Your another one that's gonna blow themselves up...and it's a flash hole not a fuse hole

[@snapshotscorner5542]

Yes, it is a flash hole, has always been..!

[@michaelschmitzerle2587]

Also a mostly referred to as a “Touchhole.”