Barrel Retention

[Coalforge1]

Not a gun builder but just curious. I have a couple of half stocked muzzleloaders and the barrels are held on with wedges. I was looking at full stocked flintlocks on the net and I don't see any wedges. How are the barrels attached?  Thanks

 

[exMember]

Pins.

Think of a roll pin, only solid.

 

[Muley Hunter]

Mostly pins like Jon said, but Pedersoli uses screws.

 

[Coalforge1]

Ok, Thanks.

 

[Buck Conner1]

Usually the only time you'll see wedges on a full stock are custom built guns like the J&S Hawken or some of the early long guns.

All these Hawken's have wedges some stand out like the Walker and Powell rifles (easier to see).​

 J. Henry Rifle​

 

[patocazador]

All these Hawken's have wedges some stand out like the Walker and Powell rifles (easier to see).​

 J. Henry Rifle​

Now that's more sensible for a black powder gun. Pins means you either have to remove the pins when cleaning or take the chance of moisture warping the stock and/or rusting the bottom of the barrel.

 

[Buck Conner1]

I seem to always nick the stock when removing the darn pins.  :cry: