But none of it is as clear as amber. See all Traditions Firearms See all Muzzleloading products Warning: Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov if you would like to place this item on back order. Is there a special type of flint? Got a TC flinter in 73 so old style lock. 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. is German Agate flint any good? They are old, and Ive gotten good performance with some but they just look wrong. You can get good English flints from Stonewall Creek Outfitters. Hi all I am new to the forum and a new owner of 2 flintlock rifles 62cal. Because of their nature applying pressure to a fairly thin area will cause a small flake to break off leaving a razor sharp edge. Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms or handling ammunition may result in exposure to lead and other substances that have been found in the state of California to cause birth defects, reproductive harm, and other serious physical injuries. And, PLEASE do not confuse the cheaper in every way sawn American agate flints with the expensive German ones. Have adequate ventilation at all times. They seem generally livelier. Saw some at a recent show and went through a whole box to find four or five good ones. A good flintlock should not be fussy. I take this to mean they are hotter. Sign up and get exclusive access to promotions, sales events, pre-order sales & more! About this item. That IS NOT the case today. I never used the cut Agate-Flints myself. and still perform beautifully. RE: English Flints Vs. German Agate Flints. Pedersoli Pennsylvanian Dixie Rifle Flintlock. Usually 8 to 10 matches a day in the re=entry. Ask the experts: 260.587.9501 | Customer Service, Call Us: 260.587.9501 | Customer Service. Just be sure to ask for flints that are flat on top and bottom. I was gifted some cut flints 40+ or - years ago and had real poor results using them. the only thing i don't like about them is they are so hard on the frizzen, so keep an extra or two around. One I did see was in a lock over in Taylor's shop. North Rhine-Westphalia, German Nordrhein-Westfalen, Land (state) of western Germany. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. 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. What is the comparative cost for those German Agates? Priced each. JavaScript is disabled. Tomahawks & Tomahawk Parts and Accessories, M1826 and M1836 Water's and Johnson Pistol, M1861 Special Musket (Colt,L.G. There are things that I want to know, things that I need to know, and things that I know. They are very hard and throw a hot spark. Buy 5 for $5.14 each and save 3% Buy 10 for $4.81 each and save 9% Subscribe to back in stock notification Add to Wish List Add to Compare The T/C Agate flints do extremely well for me. Reply 06-29-2008, 02:31 PM # 3 gleason.chapman Nontypical Buck Join Date: Dec 2005 1412 West Reelfoot Avenue 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. These pre-cut flints are from Germany and considered one of the best flints available. He replaced it with a Tom Fuller napped flint and the lock came alive. Pre-cut flints are from Germany and considered one of the best available. by RMC. I Don't Know How To Explain My Pouch Stitching Style..So..Pictures. I ordered some from them about a month ago and they also had Frenck Blond flints. It worked very well. I had a little more work done on the lock elsewhere and the cut flint got lost in the shuffle. 6 per Pack (Bulk Pack) Add to cart SKU: N/A Category: Ignition Components Description Additional information Available in 1/2 or 3/4 ML19150B, ML19175B Do they work? Available in 3/4" and 1/2". Because the sap contained sugars, it attracted bugs, and you often find little bugs inside the amber. Brand White ML19150 The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. Mine all came from Gunter Stifter. Real flints are pretty easy to knap (form or sharpen). Top reviews. As Rich stated, the cut agates dull uniformly and are difficult to resharpen. These flints are cut and milled from selected pieces of agate. what type of flint is best? The frizzen should normally be expected to be 10 degrees off verticle towards the cock, or " leaning towards" the cock. Muzzleloading is a great hobby for those interested in American history. Track of The Wolf offers various flints. They are very hard and throw a hot spark. They are very hard and throw a hot spark. call us (208) 263-6953 The German agates are much harder than the English flints and spark very well. I'm about 99% sure that the amber French flints are not fossilized amber, but are actual chert/flint that is colored like amber. Flints have been produced by this working method since the 18th century in Germany. . I Don't Know How To Explain My Pouch Stitching Style..So..Pictures. Anyone have more to share with regard to this. RMC German Agate Flint 3/4 in. Those German flints Bob talks about might have been green. Now most of the French Amber flints I have purchased are NOT the more clear and superior ones I used a long time ago. Maybe those German ones were soaked in water or heated before they were cut! German Agate Flints Part No: 33-19150 $10.85 Available Quantity: 8 These precut flints are from Germany and considered one of the best flints available. They are very hard and throw a hot spark. Register today and take advantage of membership benefits. Sparks really well. They are difficult to knap. LIMIT OF 2. http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=736490 M mmiller5 Blackhorn Qr Breech Plug Is Specifically Designed For Use With Blackhorn And Other Loose Powder Muzzleloading Propellants. pardon you are correct german agates are what i have.. AH-H-H! JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Search. I have Percussion rifle and 3 pistols that I had since I was 19 so I know some about black powder just not much about flint. Text, image, video. RMC Premium Milled German Agate Flints Report item Description Shipping and payments eBay item number: 293261859531 Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. & 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. YOu should get at least as many sparks from the agate as you would from an English black flint. 2 pk. JavaScript is disabled. 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. It didn't do all that bad, I got maybe 12 or 15 shots off each edge (more then I expected I would), but they are nowhere near in the same class or reliability (IMHO) as good ol' Black English Flints. 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 10% Off - Subscribe to Our Email List, RMC German Agate Flint, 3/4 in. The raw stones are cut and the edges are milled with the highest precision to give the very best results. He bought some more from another place that was really good but he doesnt remember where he got it or kind it was. Out of stock. Flint life depends on the tuning of the lock in most cases. All Rights Reserved. I could only get about 5 shots before the edge just crumbled off. I am using a sawn agate flint on an original EIC smooth bore pistol. German Cut Agate 6 pack (Bulk) Size. Thank you for sharing. i like the 3/4" Tom Fuller black english flints the best. They are from the 70's so I don't know who made them. Swapping locks on Traditions Kentucky from percussion to flint. Only cut flint I've ever used came with a Lyman GPR Flintlock. 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. A New surprise issue for an old flint shooter. Flint/chert comes in shades from white to black, with pink, yellow, blue, brown, red, and evewn greenish in between. Flints are very hard and throw a hot spark. Fits Thompson Center, Lyman and similar sized locks. I switched to ffg goex and the reliability increased and the lock time was quicker. Register today and take advantage of membership benefits. 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. We do have flint in the limestone cliffs that form the great Australian Bight. 2 total ratings, 1 with review There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Get the latest information about new products, special deals, news, top-rated items, promotions and more! Last updated on Jan 06, 2020 08:20:33 PST View all revisions Item specifics Condition: The German agates are much harder than the English flints and spark very well. 2023 Three Rivers Archery Supply, Inc. Three Rivers Archery Supply, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Joined May 20, 2005 Messages 1,671 . The resulting flint actually worked, but the sparks were dull red and not. cayuga In Remembrance. I received a pack as a gift of what looks like machine cut flint bit it is not white but almost a slate color, I will provide a photo shortly, what do you make of this? #1 Was looking at the Midway web site and noted that they offer an agate "flint" in addition to the regular flints. Information Line:1-731-885-0700, Product prices and availability subject to change without notice. Performance and wear vary with the quality of the lock and hardening of the frizzen. Powered by HeitechSoft, Canada's one-stop shop for the Canadian Shooting Sports. On a whim, I ordered 2 half inch agate flints to try, although I had been advised against it. i like sparks, either dry or wet conditions, i use german agate flints. Sure sounds like it. 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. Skip to the beginning of the images gallery. Sign up with your email to be notified when this product is back in stock! The Thunder Nipples use an 8mm thread that tapers at the end to lock into the Thunder Dome Breech Plug. 2 pk.Pre-cut flints are from Germany and considered one of the best available. I used them for decades on the same rifle/lock with no appreciable wear on the frizzen face. A New surprise issue for an old flint shooter. You'll not find fossilized debris or insects in your French flints. Additional information. 1/2 inch fits Traditions, CVA, and similar size locks. Nothing is hard if you have the right equipment and know how to use it. The mainspring is more than adequate if the tension is no more than 10 lbs. I have used cut flints from several sources, including Stifer with no good results from any. Add to cart. Most factory frizzen springs and mainsprings are too strong. The Mayor is Claus Pommer, who took office in 2020. , Dixie Gun Works, These flints are cut and milled from selected pieces of agate. 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 . Sold in packs of two. Any truth to the advertising? How do I get more information about a product? He paid a lot of money for it. Add to list. WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Hmmmm. All stars. RMC German Agate Flint. Write a review. Be the first to know about sales, upcoming events, and happenings at 3Rivers Archery! Sort by. 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. These quality 5/8" hand-knapped flints are sold by the pair. 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. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. 2023 Three Rivers Archery Supply, Inc. Three Rivers Archery Supply, Inc. All Rights Reserved. , Dixie Gun Works, These flints are cut and milled from selected pieces of agate. ML19175, RMC German Agate Flint Unavailable & Discontinued Models. To order your 3Rivers Archery catalog, please fill out the catalog order form here and we'll send you our latest catalog FREE. Manufactured using some of the very best accessible materials and engineering, these Muzzleloading Supplies from the product specialists at RMC can last an incredibly long time. Complete your original flintlock musket with an original 18th century knapped flint. They seemed to have poor spark and I only got about 1/4 the amount of shots per flint. Our supplier lives in Mayen, Germany. Register today and take advantage of membership benefits. 2 pk., ML19175, RMC German Agate Flint, 1/2 in. 80% of reviewers recommended this product. German agates (or TC agates) are all I'll be buying from now on. Well my friend had bought some I think he got it from Track of the Wolf that did not work in the 62cal. In those days the agate flints were only slightly more expensive per flint than the knapped ones. There is NO flint in my neck of the woods so I don't bother looking. yea the ones I saw on line are cut. Jager that got from my friend one of them I built (my first flintlock rifle) for him a 4cal old Virginia rifle. I have had very good success with these agate flints, still using the first one after dozens of shots in my Dixie Cub. http://www.octobercountry.com/flints-3-4-german-agate-by-rmc/. will it harm your frizzen? Get the latest information about new products, special deals, news, top-rated items, promotions and more! The password you choose must meet the following requirements: Your password must be at least twelve characters long, Your password must be at least seven characters long The RMC German Agate Flint was developed to be the best item for anybody looking for an exceptional choice. An error has occured. $ 24.60 - $ 24.61. Little chance of these wrecking a frizzen. Flint is hard to find down under, not saying there is not plenty of it about, no local knappers that I know of. Flints have been produced by this working method since the 18th century in Germany. I mainly use the black english but I've used the amber french flints to good effect also. German Agate flint. JavaScript is disabled. It was true amber, with little occlusions, but nothing we could make out with the naked eye. My t/c renegade hadpoor ignition with pyro rs and, looking back the igntion was delayedwhen it did go off. That will give long life to your flints, regardless of source. If it aint broke, dont fix it. 1412 West Reelfoot Avenue Keep yor hoss well shod an' yor powdah dry ! These quality 5/8" hand-knapped flints are sold by the pair. The flints look well made but be warned you get 1 flint for the price not the 3 pictured. On 21 January 1947, the former state of Lippe was merged with North Rhine-Westphalia. Shooter's Choice Pro Shop is Canada's one-stop shop for all disciplines and aspects of the Canadian Shooting Sports. 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. Flints have been produced by this working method since the 18th century in Germany. RMC German Agate Flint 3/4 in. All it has to do is hold the frizzen closed, even it the gun is held upside down. 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. Used some cut flints about 30-40 years ago. Dixie Gun Works He is gone but the family continues the business. I have seen them for sale for $12.00 for two so don't plan on using any, any time soon. Thought about trying the French amber flints, but why bother when the English work so well. I have heard about some flint is just junk. Site by One Dog Media, Copyright & Disclaimer 1996- It appeared to be sharp, but did not spark well - in that lock. This small flake can be made by just applying some firm pressure in a very small zone pushing towards a flat side. Please specify when ordering Continue Shopping Email to a Friend Union City, TN 38261, Outside of the U.S.:1-731-885-0700 At least 58 people have died and dozens more are missing in Germany after much of western Europe was inundated by record rainfall that brought . OR have friends who have both. It's not the flint that sparksIt's the frizzen. How many of your rifles have killed deer? Melting lead and casting lead objects will expose you and others in the area to lead, which has been found in the state of California to cause birth defects, other reproductive harm, and cancer. I was just curious as to what the were,,,,,,,,,,, I have used German cut flints for decades. Flints are very hard and throw a hot spark. Note: If the password you chose includes your first name, last name or email domain those values will be ignored when determining the password length. & 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. Joined Mar 9, 2006 Messages 10 Reaction score 0 Mar 30, 2006 #6 pardon you are correct german agates are what i have P paulvallandigham Passed On Joined Jan 9, 2006 The cut,measureable flint goes back centuries to the flintenschneiderei and reflects the German propensity for precise,quality work. Some German friends have even found the language use difficult to translate. Bob Roller Logged I used some cut flints one time, seems like they came with a Lyman Great Plains like Candle Snuffer said. USD $21.30. var theDate=new Date() Privacy Policy Terms of Use. Cut agate does not knap to an edge. Union City, TN 38261, Outside of the U.S.:1-731-885-0700 Currently out of stock. And the French Amber "flints" are also more expensive, regardless of quality. But I have a question where is the best place to get really good flint for these 2 rifles? Always use black English flints. LIMIT OF 2. Our supplier lives in Mayen, Germany. The raw stones are cut and the edges are milled with the highest precision to give the very best results. It should cut steel well, but it will also shatter if those springs are too hard. Are these cut or knapped? Anybody have any experience with agate? For privacy reasons, do not use your full name or email address for nickname. Our supplier lives in Mayen, Germany. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Site powered by. RMC has been generating high-quality merchandise for a very long time, and the RMC German Agate Flint is their particular manner of demonstrating how much they are concerned. document.write(theDate.getFullYear()) The frizzen spring can be as light as 2 lbs. Priced each. i am now using german. Reliability, shots per rock, frizzen wear etc etc. Because it is very very resistant to external influences insects trapped do not decay and, in rare instances even retain their original coloring. $ 12.95 - $ 16.95 RMC GERMAN AGATE FLI This product is currently out of stock and unavailable. They are 3-4 times the cost of a black English, or amber French flint. They are very hard and throw a hot spark. AND contain at least one of the below special characters The flints in a. Mr Roller repaired a lock for me and sent it back with a cut German flint in the jaws, that thing sparked like a fire breathing dragon. But most of all it just looked really stupid. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The results of his work are that the flints last longer and give a superb ignition. Rich: A friend bought an Amber Flint from a man at Friendship more than 15 years ago. Had one set up with an early L&R lock. #FLINT-ENG-7: About 7/8" width and 1" length flint for early flint locks, including our 1750, Jaeger, Christians Spring, Tulle, Twigg, Jim Chambers' Fowler and early Ketland, Hatfield (aka Missouri River Rifle Co.), Cabela's Blue Ridge, and Pedersoli's Frontier locks all seem to like this 7/8 x 1" flint, too. The raw stones are cut and the edges are milled with the highest precision to give the very best results. AND contain at least one upper case character 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. Went thru a lot of TC sawn agate as all I could find. No true flintsman asks another man for his knappings. 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. Milled German Agate Flints Bulk 6 pack $ 30.00 These precut flints are from Germany and considered some of the best flints available. Vlad did a lot of messing around with various local stone to see what might work best. 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. The Amber flints were knapped in France at around the same time. Amber, or Bernstein in German, is indeed fossilized sap/resin from conifer trees. First published on Wed 14 Jul 2021 18.30 EDT. Available in 3/4 and 1/2. rifle, because it was the only gun he had with a large enough lock and cock to handle the big flint. It worked best with a Stifter flint set sideways so it had four good sharp edges.. Nary a misfire. Currently about $5.00 each. Please try your request again. Information Line:1-731-885-0700, Product prices and availability subject to change without notice. They don't add to the strength.Amber does keep a find edge, knapps well, and will give you lots of strikes. German Agate Votes: 0 0.0% Black English Votes: 0 0.0% Man Made Votes: 0 0.0% Other Votes: 0 0.0% Total voters 0; L. Loggy Well-Known Member. it seems to be shaped more uniformed.it also fits my rather small lock on my davide petersoli kentucky rifle better than the rough shaped english type.what type do you use and why?do either have the same life span? Used to shoot lot of flintlock cross stick matches. agate of several colors, jade, jaspis . It was pretty junky flint couldnt get a edge on it and it might ignite 1out 8 or 9 tries and had about 12 pieces all the same. It's been said repeatedly in this thread, but shoot real black powder out of the flinter. German Agate Flints German Agate Flints $ 10.95 These pre-cut flints are from Germany and considered one of the best flints available. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure. 5/8" flints are for the Dixie Tennessee rifle, Parker pistol, Murdock pistol, Maslin, small Siler, an Blount County locks. Our supplier lives in Mayen, Germany. Tried both in a variety of guns . BTW, the German 'flints' come in a variety of stones. Some time ago, I tried making a 'flint' out of carbaloy. What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today. The raw stones are cut and the edges are milled with the highest precision to give the very best results. How customer reviews and ratings work See All Buying Options. Now that we have identified what you are using as AGATE, and not flint, these are cousins, but agate, as has already been noted, tends to be harder, and, sometimes more brittle. The Last Two Numbers Of Y SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER AND START SAVING! I tried T7 once (and only once) in my .54 Renegade with GM barrel. Dixie Gun Works I prefer the hand knapped Tom Fuller English flints. This product is currently out of stock and unavailable. 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.
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