The results of his work are that the flints last longer and give a superb ignition. The improvement in ignition was immediately apparent. The results of his work are that the flints last longer and give a superb ignition. I had a little more work done on the lock elsewhere and the cut flint got lost in the shuffle. Blackhorn Qr Breech Plug Is Specifically Designed For Use With Blackhorn And Other Loose Powder Muzzleloading Propellants. I used some cut flints one time, seems like they came with a Lyman Great Plains like Candle Snuffer said. Register today and take advantage of membership benefits. i like the 3/4" Tom Fuller black english flints the best. I have heard about some flint is just junk. call us (208) 263-6953 Got a TC flinter in 73 so old style lock. Cut agate does not knap to an edge. Do they work? The German agates are much harder than the English flints and spark very well. The lower jaw of the cock should cause the edge of the flint, bevel down, to hit the frizzen at a 55-60 Degree angle measured at the point of impact. Whether you can get enough more strikes to justify the higher cost is the problem. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. Bob Roller Logged Because of their nature applying pressure to a fairly thin area will cause a small flake to break off leaving a razor sharp edge. 2 pk.Pre-cut flints are from Germany and considered one of the best available. bad? But myself being more a shooter than a hunter I prefer knapped flints or chert ,black English or the white grey or tan American varieties all work about the same for me . Hilden is a town in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia.It is situated in the District of Mettmann, 10 km (6.21 mi) west of Solingen and 15 km (9.32 mi) east of Dsseldorf on the right side of the Rhine.It is a middle sized industrial town with a forest and numerous attractions. He is gone but the family continues the business. Pre-cut flints are from Germany and considered one of the best available Flints are very hard and throw a hot spark Fits Traditions, CVA and similar sized locks We aim to show you accurate product information. WOW! The Germans didn't quibble about price and were glad to find someone that didn't screw them and there is a lot behind that statement that I won't go into.No sense in scratching off old scabs. This small flake can be made by just applying some firm pressure in a very small zone pushing towards a flat side. I have ordered the pack of english knapped flints from track of the wolf along with the small knapping hammer to bring closure to the issue. And, PLEASE do not confuse the cheaper in every way sawn American agate flints with the expensive German ones. Top reviews. French Amber are also good but again not as uniform as the shape and size varied greatly as do the inclusions in the flints,the more opaqe ones being MUCH better (French Amber ) and more scarce. USD $21.30. In those days the agate flints were only slightly more expensive per flint than the knapped ones. My t/c renegade hadpoor ignition with pyro rs and, looking back the igntion was delayedwhen it did go off. Only cut flint I've ever used came with a Lyman GPR Flintlock. This product is currently out of stock and unavailable. 5/8" flints are for the Dixie Tennessee rifle, Parker pistol, Murdock pistol, Maslin, small Siler, an Blount County locks. It was true amber, with little occlusions, but nothing we could make out with the naked eye. Available in 3/4" and 1/2". He replaced it with a Tom Fuller napped flint and the lock came alive. Joined Mar 15, 2004 Messages 1,179 I am using a sawn agate flint on an original EIC smooth bore pistol. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. Flints are very hard and throw a hot spark. [1] Originally, it consisted of Westphalia and the northern parts of the Rhine Province, both formerly part of Prussia. They are very hard and throw a hot spark. Black Powder - English Flints Vs. German Agate Flints - Justin, I don't mean to be redundant with advice, just thought I'd share my personal experiences with T7 in a flintlock and my thoughts on "agate" flints. Get the latest information about new products, special deals, news, top-rated items, promotions and more! and still perform beautifully. $ 24.60 - $ 24.61. will it harm your frizzen? Any truth to the advertising? No true flintsman asks another man for his knappings. It is bordered by the states of Lower Saxony to the north and northeast, Hessen to the east, and Rhineland-Palatinate to the south and by the countries of Belgium to the southwest and the Netherlands to the west. Amber, or Bernstein in German, is indeed fossilized sap/resin from conifer trees. Currently about $5.00 each. Priced each. Whether you are an archer, a sport shooter or a hunter, our staff will be able to help you find everything you require to enjoy the Canadian Shooting Sports and be part of one of the most dynamic and inclusive sporting communities in the country. Hmmmm. They are old, and Ive gotten good performance with some but they just look wrong. indifferent? RE: English Flints Vs. German Agate Flints. i am now using german. These quality 5/8" hand-knapped flints are sold by the pair. C cayugad 50 Cal. Just be sure to ask for flints that are flat on top and bottom. 1/2 inch fits Traditions, CVA, and similar size locks. VFG Super Intensive Revolver & Pistol Cleaning Pellets, VFG Super Intensive Rifle Cleaning Pellets, VFG Super Intensive Shotgun Cleaning Pellets, Kowa 88mm Prominar Spotting Scopes & Accessories, Muzzleloading Short Starters & Pistol Loaders, Muzzleloading Shooting Patches, Flints & Leathers, Muzzleloading Powder Measures, Horn & Pan Chargers, Treso Muzzleloading Bullet Pullers & Patch Worms. North Rhine-Westphalia was established by the British military administration's "Operation Marriage" on 23 August 1946. Currently out of stock. They claim that the agate lasts longer and produces twice the strikes. German Agate Flints German Agate Flints $ 10.95 These pre-cut flints are from Germany and considered one of the best flints available. SKU: N/A Category: Ignition Components. I have seen them for sale for $12.00 for two so don't plan on using any, any time soon. Went thru a lot of TC sawn agate as all I could find. A New surprise issue for an old flint shooter. I ordered some from them about a month ago and they also had Frenck Blond flints. Usually 8 to 10 matches a day in the re=entry. How customer reviews and ratings work See All Buying Options. Those few that I've used and the ones I've seen for sale in a Blister pak at a big box sporting goods store were cream or beige colored. $ 12.95 - $ 16.95 RMC GERMAN AGATE FLI This product is currently out of stock and unavailable. 2023 Three Rivers Archery Supply, Inc. Three Rivers Archery Supply, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Be nice to the agates and they should serve you very well. Rich: A friend bought an Amber Flint from a man at Friendship more than 15 years ago. A mate in South Australia gave me some of his sawn agate flints, they do seem to work fine, I just prefer to us knapped flints. SKU: SRMCFLINT Categories: ACCESSORIES, B-P LOADING ACCESSORIES, RMC, Uncategorized Description Additional information These pre-cut flints are from Germany and considered one of the best flints available. German Agate Flints Ditch the T7, only real black powder should be used in the bore. It's not the flint that sparksIt's the frizzen. 2 pk., ML19150. How to RESHARPEN Your FLINT For Flint and STeel Kullcraven Bushcraft & Survival 25.2K subscribers Subscribe 193 Share 3.8K views 4 years ago WARNING, DO SO AT YOUR OWN RISK, INJURY TO FINGERS OR. They seemed to have poor spark and I only got about 1/4 the amount of shots per flint. He figured for the additional cost, he had not saved anything over using English Flints, so he went back to using English Flints. Sold in packs of two. What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today. Tomahawks & Tomahawk Parts and Accessories, M1826 and M1836 Water's and Johnson Pistol, M1861 Special Musket (Colt,L.G. He got 162 strikes out of it before it was just a round lump that he could no longer hold firmly in the jaws of the cock, and had to retire it. Hi all I am new to the forum and a new owner of 2 flintlock rifles 62cal. I was just curious as to what the were,,,,,,,,,,, I have used German cut flints for decades. 80% of reviewers recommended this product. Flash Hole & Primer Pocket Uniformers & Acc. Little chance of these wrecking a frizzen. Be the first to know about sales, upcoming events, and happenings at 3Rivers Archery! All it has to do is hold the frizzen closed, even it the gun is held upside down. Product details. Complete your original flintlock musket with an original 18th century knapped flint. The 1/2" flint is for the Pennsylvania style locks, Queen Anne pistol, Dixie Cub rifle, Ashmore lock, small Kentucky style locks, Pete Allen locks, Harpers Ferry locks, Barnett, Numrich and Bedford County locks. the only thing i don't like about them is they are so hard on the frizzen, so keep an extra or two around. RMC Premium Milled German Agate Flints Report item Description Shipping and payments eBay item number: 293261859531 Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. They are 3-4 times the cost of a black English, or amber French flint. I'm about 99% sure that the amber French flints are not fossilized amber, but are actual chert/flint that is colored like amber. Pre-cut flints are from Germany and considered one of the best available. The mainspring is more than adequate if the tension is no more than 10 lbs. Have adequate ventilation at all times. German agate is good too but i just prefer the TF flint because they have sharp edges and you can knapp them a lot easier. Real knapped flint such as english versus machine cut agate type, Re: Real knapped flint such as english versus machine cut agate type, Quote from: smylee grouch on December 28, 2017, 07:34:04 AM, Quote from: Bob Roller on December 28, 2017, 04:49:57 PM, Quote from: Larry Pletcher on December 30, 2017, 12:36:29 AM, Quote from: little joe on December 30, 2017, 02:16:15 PM, Quote from: Bob Roller on January 01, 2018, 01:54:41 AM, Quote from: jrubin on January 08, 2018, 06:11:37 AM, Traditional Muzzle Loading, Powder, Patch & Ball. Please enable JavaScript to use the Wait List sign up feature. On a whim, I ordered 2 half inch agate flints to try, although I had been advised against it. All stars. The best stuff is translucent because of fine grain structure. Reply 06-29-2008, 02:31 PM # 3 gleason.chapman Nontypical Buck Join Date: Dec 2005 Are these cut or knapped? These agates may not work well in some other locks, but that stiff little Pedersoli loves them! Some German friends have even found the language use difficult to translate. Now 200 years later a cache of original knapped military musket flints found in Nepal and never used by the British East India Company has been discovered and is available for the collector's market. They are difficult to knap. 1/2" German Agate Flints 1/2" German Agate Flints Be the first to review this product $5.29 Out of stock Item Number RMC19150B Please call us (208) 263-6953 if you would like to place this item on back order. These flints are just like the stones used by our forefathers as they forged a life in the rugged frontier with their trusty black powder rifles and pistols. Didn't work very good and never bought another. Please try your request again. It's been said repeatedly in this thread, but shoot real black powder out of the flinter. Flints have been produced by this working method since the 18th century in Germany. Joined May 20, 2005 Messages 1,671 . Privacy Policy Terms of Use. Hard Cut German Agate Flints Bulk 6 Pack $ 24.60 - $ 24.61 Select options; Milled German Agate Flints Bulk 6 pack $ 30.00 Select options; Musket Flint (Pack of Two) $ 7.87 Add to cart; Musket Flint Bulk 6 Pack $ 17.29 Add to cart; Nipple Wrench for Musket Nipples $ 8.40 Read more; Quality English Flints 4 pk Sparks really well. The frizzen should normally be expected to be 10 degrees off verticle towards the cock, or " leaning towards" the cock. A New surprise issue for an old flint shooter. Our supplier lives in Mayen, Germany. The Amber flints were knapped in France at around the same time. Only registered users can write reviews. How many of your rifles have killed deer? One thing I've noticed in dry firings with three different flints (Sawn Agate, Milled German and Knapped English), the English flints are the only ones that produce sparks which "pop" and seperate after hitting the pan. Flint life depends on the tuning of the lock in most cases. RMC German Agate Flint 3/4 in. RMC German Agate Flint 3/4 in. Available in 3/4 and 1/2. Anyone have more to share with regard to this. Powered by HeitechSoft, Canada's one-stop shop for the Canadian Shooting Sports. var theDate=new Date() pardon you are correct german agates are what i have.. AH-H-H! These Muzzleloading Supplies through the professional product experts at RMC are designed working with long lasting and reliable components, to be able to provide you with product which will be beneficial for countless years. Sign up and get exclusive access to promotions, sales events, pre-order sales & more! And the French Amber "flints" are also more expensive, regardless of quality. Filter by. There are things that I want to know, things that I need to know, and things that I know. German Cut Agate 6 pack (Bulk) Size. Tomahawks & Tomahawk Parts and Accessories, M1826 and M1836 Water's and Johnson Pistol, M1861 Special Musket (Colt,L.G. Additional information. Most factory frizzen springs and mainsprings are too strong. Add to cart 2 total ratings, 1 with review There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Keep yor hoss well shod an' yor powdah dry ! Register today and take advantage of membership benefits. Had one set up with an early L&R lock. Verily, tis true that few stones in some parts of the New Worlde have the desired fineness of Dover flinte, yet in the Ohio countrey and further to the West, near the union of the Greate Waters, a coarse white stone of greate and resolute nature sparkes furiously when striking hardened steele. Finally got a rifle w a small Siler and some English flints. LIMIT OF 2. To order your 3Rivers Archery catalog, please fill out the catalog order form here and we'll send you our latest catalog FREE. Well my friend had bought some I think he got it from Track of the Wolf that did not work in the 62cal. Some time ago, I tried making a 'flint' out of carbaloy. I could only get about 5 shots before the edge just crumbled off. Site by One Dog Media, Copyright & Disclaimer 1996- JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Because it is very very resistant to external influences insects trapped do not decay and, in rare instances even retain their original coloring. 1. Pedersoli Pennsylvanian Dixie Rifle Flintlock. Get the latest information about new products, special deals, news, top-rated items, promotions and more! German agates (or TC agates) are all I'll be buying from now on. & Y. and Amoskeag), Remington 1858 New Model, .36 Navy and .44 Army, Colt Walker, 1st Model Dragoon & Whitneyville Hartford, Colt Baby Dragoon, Wells Fargo and Pocket Revolvers, M1859,1863 & 1874 Sharps Rifles and Carbines, Bags, Boxes, Lock Covers & Powder Storage. Vlad did a lot of messing around with various local stone to see what might work best. Information Line:1-731-885-0700, Product prices and availability subject to change without notice. You are using an out of date browser. Union City, TN 38261, Outside of the U.S.:1-731-885-0700 Mine all came from Gunter Stifter. 3/4 inch fits TC, Lyman, L&R, and similar size locks. A friend has a Dangler rifle with a W, Cain assembled Siler lock and the Stifer work great. Fits Thompson Center, Lyman, and similar sized locks.WhitePre-cut flints are from Germany and considered one of the best available.Flints are very hard and throw a hot spark.Fits Thompson Center, Lyman, and similar sized locks.Manufacturer: RMCModel: ML19175. RMC German Agate Flint, 3/4" USD $21.30. You are using an out of date browser. Flints are very hard and throw a hot spark. I procured a set of diamond files and have been dessing and sharpening that flint as needed to keep it sharp, which is much easier than knapping a natural flint. They are inferior in every possible way. Add to registry. I am suspecting they cost a lot more than the English Flints. Thought about trying the French amber flints, but why bother when the English work so well. But I have a question where is the best place to get really good flint for these 2 rifles? I have used cut flints from several sources, including Stifer with no good results from any. Is there a special type of flint? Shooter's Choice Pro Shop is Canada's one-stop shop for all disciplines and aspects of the Canadian Shooting Sports. The raw stones are cut and the edges are milled with the highest precision to give the very best results. LIMIT OF 2. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Brand White ML19150 I've never used any German flint, but to be honest never heard of it. They have always been pricey. You'll not find fossilized debris or insects in your French flints. document.write(theDate.getFullYear()) It should cut steel well, but it will also shatter if those springs are too hard. 1412 West Reelfoot Avenue An error has occured. It may not display this or other websites correctly. They are from the 70's so I don't know who made them. RMC German Agate Flint. I bought a .36 Pedersoli Dixie Cub F/L a while ago, and was using good quality English flints, with mixed results. Your message has been sent.
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