Military Blunderbuss by Veteran Arms 

Chap from Bloke on the Range discussing frizzen hardening: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7xKZSemInyk.html

PRACTICAL ACCURACY PLS

"Blunderbussy" is cursed

Since the Oxford dictionary says that "blunderbuss" is a corruption of Dutch "donderbus" and, hence, by no means Latin, its plural form is, alas, plain and dull "blunderbusses".

I like how the rough translation for Blunderbuss from Dutch-to-English means 'thunder pipe'.

As a (formerly) professional carpenter, the Veteran Arms ramrod looks like it's cut with the grain while the other looks like a cross grain cut. Video compression may be betraying me on that, but you could make a new ramrod real easy. Find a dowel at your local hardware store (they'll probably have metal caps and possibly screw tips too) and you can glue and hammer on metal endpieces. Might make it last a bit longer.

Love your work. I have been a muzzleloader since 1974 and trying not to be a know it all but . One thing you never want to do is fire a flintlock with the frizzen forward like that. It is very stressful on the lock and can break it. I am currently building my first blunderbuss in 4 bore and look forward to putting through its paces at our local black powder shoots. Thanks for all the great content . Keep it up buddy.

Been waiting for years to see something like this. Thank you Karl, greedings from oversea, Germany ❤

I’ve been immensely curious about Veteran arms for years. I’d love to see a review of their Brown Bess someday down the line!

Eye-Pro instead of Eye-Patch... No Parrot (or zombie monkey) Still recommend 10/10

Since Blunderbuss derives from the Dutch Donderbus, let me propose the plural Blunderbussen (Donderbus > Donderbussen)

Oh hey veteran arms, I know them. They're based here in GA, down in Lumpkin. I even talked to the owner's wife once or twice. I got a charleville pattern pistol and 1777 musket from them. Took a very long time for the musket to show up because the parts got stuck in transit due to the preeminent issue of 2020 but once it got to me I was stoked. Thankfully the pistol only took like maybe a few weeks to get to my house. I haven't yet fired it (due to my apparent lack of ability to find goex 2f in stock frigging anywhere) but I can't wait. Glad to see the inrange team seems to like their work too so that gives me some confidence.

This video has the best thumbnail of any InRange video yet!

I'm not sure when InRange went post apocalyptic and WWI, but I'm liking the new style.

I ordered my Fusil de Chasse from them in the beginning of May 2020 and didn't get it til right before Christmas 2020 but that's because india went through several shutdowns and delays. But I'm glad I have it now.

These videos make me want a black powder gun!!! Thanks for the great content!!

Thanks, I love black powder and own a rifle and a 1860 revolver, and have always wanted a Blunderbuss. Now I have to track one down here in Australia

"On top of that , the ramrod started to have some failures" excuse me *wHAT*

Shotguns been doing awesome shotgun things for centuries. Good to see some old-school gauges getting some love.

I was given one of the Indian 1816 Springfield clones. I haven't fired it yet, but I did drill the hole and stripped the stock down. I stained it darker and without shine. Mine shows it is right around 69 cal. I have 69 cal balls, I just need to pick up some black powder. The frizzen on mine makes a pretty decent shower of sparks so I hope it doesn't have ignition issues. Now after seeing this, I want to pick up a blunderbuss!

Your lucky I ordered mine in May of 2020 and just got mine in December 🤣🤣 (due to Covid19) delays ... But I LOVE IT ALSO quality work and attention to detail frizzen throws a ton of sparks everytime

man you have nerves of steel to not flinch when that flash goes off in your face like that

I can see the 1820’s soldiers with their soldier tunes “I ain’t gunna scream and fuss, all I need is my blunderbuss!”

I just put my order in for a English trade gun in 52 or 54 . Told them I'm in no hurry with today's supply chain issues it will interesting to see how long it will take.

Bro he said "Blunderbussy" man im dead 💀

Gotta say, I've wanted a blunderbuss since I was about 14. It now seems attainable.

Very much enjoying your blunderbuss and other black powder firearm videos.

I have to have on... You sold it. Thanks

I ordered one from Middlesex Village in December 2019. I still don’t have it. Count your blessings for a four months delivery time.

Very cool, would be nice to see a video about testing accuracy with different projectiles! Thanks again Karl.

Want to breeze through dull winter months? In November send one order to CMP, and another to Veteran Arms... spring flowers will be of wood, brass, and steel!

He looked real happy that he hit the target at 25..

Soooo happy i’m not watching another Gucci AR video. Thank you Carl.

This weapon is beautiful. Ideal.

I have thinking about getting their Tulle but found no recent reviews on their products. Thanks Karl.

I'd like to see a backup weapon match configured around these. :D Or any sort of match with a black power theme. Say revolutionary war, or maybe Royal Navy or privateer theme.

I LOVE the black powder content!

I can't imagine the look on a burglar's face if a homeowner walked out of the bedroom carrying that.

I had thought that the flared barrel doesn't actually do anything, but apparently it does significantly increase shot spread as it's intended to (among other things).

now....all you need is a pair of matched blunderbuss pistols for backup

I'll take 5 :D - Great video! I am normally not into flinch-locks (I like them as historic weapons, but I don't know if they'd actually be fun to shoot - especially if you can have a semi-auto modern gun and hit more targets in the same time it takes you to fire and reload this thing!)

Good steady camera required to hide Karl jumping from joy :)

Ahoy looks fun matey

He is giddy and I find that hilarious.

Damn. Now I want one.

The first two shots have a one foot grouping nice

Carl really said blunderBUSSY, always knew he was a little sus.

Nice video. I really want to get one of these. I also want the Arquebus they sell.

I found that site a while ago but didn't know but now I know

That smile from the first shot lol.

Ever since I saw you post the blunderbuss video with the brush patches I’ve been eying them hard. I’d really like to take a whitetail deer with a more primitive muzzleloader type firearm like this. I must have one haha great content as always Karl!

Please do a fake 2 gun match with this beautiful relic.

Very cool!

Beautiful thumbnail

Awesome.

got that blunder-bussy 👀

Hey bro, you outta try Middlesex Village trading company....good stuff ready to fire also!!!

Man those seem like an absolute hoot. A real hand cannon lol.

I have a Traditions percussion blunderbuss but have been looking at the Veteran Arms one...its a complete gun, not a kit?

what company did you buy the non drilled from?

Was the video filmed outside of Tucson?

Maybe it’s like crows: a murder of blunderbuss?

I vote for Blunderbi

Like Ox, it's Blunderbussen.

69 caliber blunderbussy

"This is a rough year" he says 21 days into it and yet i believe him.

This almost demands a duel wield hip fired deck clearing buckshot blast.

The plural of blunderbus is “Oh shit!” if they’re pointed at you.

"Blunderbi"? Or in keeping with the odd names for groups of animals multiples of blunderbuss should probably be a "blast of blunderbuss"

A brass colored ACOG would sit nicely on that.

The plural is "blunderpodes". Well, it is now.

Blunder: To move unsteadily or carelessly. Buss (historical): Kiss. Blunderbuss = careless kiss?

Ammo shortage got you down? Where we're going you don't need ammunition.

Veteran Arms also has a lifetime frizzen rehardening guarantee. Love that company. Will soon be purchasing a Matchlock Musket from them

Please stop. More of this and I will end up buying a BP antique firearm, rapidly followed by a premature end at the hands of my long-suffering better half.

My experience with VA is similar. About two months wait three years ago. The lock and barrel are solid and reliable. Very crisp lock action and heavy but smooth trigger. Sparking action is reliable. My ramrod immediately fell apart at the screw end. In attempting repair I found the screw wire is not steel but bendy COPPER wire that has been tinned. Good enough for retrieving a lost wad or patch, but don't expect to use it for cleaning. VA was rushing to get me my gun and there was still moist/oily stain on my ramrod. Stock finish is fine, though a few places need a bit of smoothing. Premium price for this gun, but no real competition. I am satisfied with VA's effort and product, and feel more confident having a real person in the US who goes over these guns for problems/defects. *VA owner is cordial and pleasant to deal with!* p.s. I have taken turkey with 80 gr Pyrodex, and 1 1/8oz 7/8 birdshot. I have fired a couple rounds of 100 gr. I feel max range with this gun is about 40-60 feet. I use 11 Gauge cards and wads from Track of the Wolf.

The look of joy after that first shot was wholesome af.

I like the Swedish name for Blunderbuss: “Muskedunder”. It comes from “Musköt” meaning Musket and “Dunder” with is the Swedish name for Thunder, and anything including Thunder in it’s name must be bad*ss!

blunderbussy

does anyone makes blunderbuss with that huge muzzle cone like in old cartoons?

They also have a Hand Mortar that I would like to see someone use.

I kinda want to see the Kasarda Drill with some sort of muzzle loader.

Really like the new InRangeTV pfp. I remember when RU-vid changed it from a square to a circle your pfp was cut off on the sides. Looks nice now.

The dread pirate karl

Those old style firearms are so much fun. It's like a couple steps above archery. Being a history nerd, it's almost like a ritual, just to prepare that one shot.

Wait, they also have a French blunderbuss. Where's Ian's?

Seeing Karl's face light up when that first round hit, made me smile. Love the black powder content.

Bloke would appreciate the new ramrod for its ability to open wine bottles.

Wow. Simply wow.

I was waiting for him to dual weild them

Karl, you have GOT to get one of Veteran Arms' hand mortars to try out.

BlunderBOOSE (like moose with a “B”)

hmmmm good for home defence ? also what about mud test ?

On sale for $690?!

Seen some among our black powder demonstrations at our Pirate Invasion events among the flintlock & a few match lock long guns. All firing blank charge, but fun & loud💥

I wonder what happenes if you glue a ferro rod (magnesium alloy) fire starter into the frizn . It would make a lot of sparks. You can use a metal striker instead of stone then

A lot of reenactors "make" paper cartridges by using model railroad coal, sand, or activated charcoal to simulate blackpowder on their videos, it's not making live ammo, just replica ammo.

"The vent hole being drilled in the right place with that ramrod, with you sending the balls home" 😆

Love this series. Black powder has alwats been moderately interesting, but I am all in on this series lately. I would love to know what kind of muzzle velocity you are getting out of that thing. Ballistic gel or Paul Harrel style meat shooting next!

"Wunderbar!" he exclaimed with great relish.