Joseph Manton flintlock gunmaker

**4V50 Gary** · January 17, 2024, 08:03 PM

Here is a neat 50 min video on Joseph Manton and his guns. Two things I enjoyed were the smiths fabricating modern guns and the Manton improvement which shortened (or lowered) the sidewall where the touch hole is for shorter distance to the powder (and thus faster ignition). I was unaware of that. Check out that gravity operated safety too (24 min). Raised rear rib to raise the point of aim (28 min). Heavier barrel dueling pistol for less muzzle flip (31:15).

https://youtu.be/sn1EI8RqTq4?si=Q63KtS42U6mt326Y

He may have skipped the required proofing by a proof house (37 min).

January 17, 2024, 08:03 PM	#1
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,848	Joseph Manton flintlock gunmaker Here is a neat 50 min video on Joseph Manton and his guns. Two things I enjoyed were the smiths fabricating modern guns and the Manton improvement which shortened (or lowered) the sidewall where the touch hole is for shorter distance to the powder (and thus faster ignition). I was unaware of that. Check out that gravity operated safety too (24 min). Raised rear rib to raise the point of aim (28 min). Heavier barrel dueling pistol for less muzzle flip (31:15). https://youtu.be/sn1EI8RqTq4?si=Q63KtS42U6mt326Y He may have skipped the required proofing by a proof house (37 min). __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*