Rearming a firing mechanism?

Akar · June 25, 2009, 12:31 PM

In my country a flintlock can only be imported and sold if the firing mechanism has been de-activated and barrel sealed.

Does anyone know what methods are used to disable the firing mechanism?

I know for one that the flint jaw is sealed and welded with some other metal.
and I think they seal the pan area as well.

My question is it is possible re-drill the barrel and the pan area? Perhaps re-install the cock with a new one capable of holding a flint? Or perhaps Modifying it to hold someother sort of flint, aka wheel-lock style with the mechanism from a gas lighter?

the rifleer · June 25, 2009, 12:45 PM

you mean is it possible to break the law? certainly...

Akar · June 25, 2009, 12:58 PM

Its not like I could get gun powder here to fire off the gun anyway... But I would like something that could spark a little..

June 25, 2009, 12:31 PM	#1
Akar Junior member Join Date: June 25, 2009 Posts: 2	Rearming a firing mechanism? In my country a flintlock can only be imported and sold if the firing mechanism has been de-activated and barrel sealed. Does anyone know what methods are used to disable the firing mechanism? I know for one that the flint jaw is sealed and welded with some other metal. and I think they seal the pan area as well. My question is it is possible re-drill the barrel and the pan area? Perhaps re-install the cock with a new one capable of holding a flint? Or perhaps Modifying it to hold someother sort of flint, aka wheel-lock style with the mechanism from a gas lighter?

June 25, 2009, 12:45 PM	#2
the rifleer Senior Member Join Date: March 5, 2008 Location: Sunny California Posts: 1,281	you mean is it possible to break the law? certainly...

June 25, 2009, 12:58 PM	#3
Akar Junior member Join Date: June 25, 2009 Posts: 2	Its not like I could get gun powder here to fire off the gun anyway... But I would like something that could spark a little..