H Hawg New member Jan 26, 2018 #21 some were carved out in the shape of turtles, etc... The turtle was sort of a good luck spirit thing to some of them. Click to expand... Some of the flintlocks had turtle front sights to help make a shot true.
some were carved out in the shape of turtles, etc... The turtle was sort of a good luck spirit thing to some of them. Click to expand... Some of the flintlocks had turtle front sights to help make a shot true.
S SIGSHR New member Jan 26, 2018 #22 I carry one when I do my Revolutionary War rifleman impression. Amazing how many questions I get about it.
I carry one when I do my Revolutionary War rifleman impression. Amazing how many questions I get about it.
R Roaddog New member Jan 28, 2018 #23 Old Stony thanks for setting me strate on that.It's allways good to lern so I'm not givng bad info.
D DD4lifeusmc New member Jan 28, 2018 #24 they have been around since at least the 1700's when somebody figured out it would help speed up loading. probably even earlier If making one yourself it is best to use a hard wood such as Hickory oak elm maple
they have been around since at least the 1700's when somebody figured out it would help speed up loading. probably even earlier If making one yourself it is best to use a hard wood such as Hickory oak elm maple
