The Duckfoot Project

sundowner

A couple of days ago I posted a question about muzzleloading kits, which ones are good, etc. Well, I came to my decision: I ordered a 3 barrel, 36 cal. Duckfoot pistol kit.

I figured I should start out with a cheap & easy kit and see if I enjoy building this sort of thing before I go buggering up a $500 Pennsylvania Rifle kit. I also figure it will make a neat conversation piece when finished. I have to admit, someone here posting the picture of that 4 barrel one all the time also had an influence (shootist3006?). I really am doing it the easy way -- Blue Wonder for the barrels and Birchwood Casey Tru Oil for the stock.

If I enjoy it, the next project is going to be a pair of Traditions Trapper Pistols and a case for 'em. I'm already drawing out ideas for the case. Maybe I'm getting ahead of myself . . .

Once I finish it, I'll post pics -- if it comes out OK.

Shootist3006

sundowner, that's a great idea for a project. If I could up-link photos, I'd show you how mine came out. I would recommend Birchwood Casey Browning rather than Blue Wonder. The brown finish seems more accurate (historically)



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sundowner

Thanks for the input! I kicked around the idea of browning, but wasn't sure how difficult or time consuming it was. This is my first project of this nature, and I don't have a lot of room to work in (Apt Dweller). How is the Birchwood Casey Browning?

Have you shot yours? How does recoil compare to a modern cartridge (or is it even measurable, firing 3 barrels at once)?

Thanks,
Sundowner

Shootist3006

The browning is pretty simple (as long as you don't burn yourself - I did ) You just follow the instructions.

I have only shot mine with wadding (like shooting blanks) thus far. Looking for a fixture to 'proof fire' it first before I wrap my pinkies around it and go loudenboomenbangen out of ALL 3 BARRELS

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sundowner

well, I'm finally about to start this thing. I'm almost done with the grip.

Shootist3006, did your kit come with the receiver, barrels, and breach already hooked up? If so, did you disassemble the whole works before heating up the barrels for browning, or did you just heat up all the components?

sundowner

Also, in the photo you posted, the barrel at the top almost appears to be an afterthought -- what is up with that? Just the photo?

gruntled

I agree that the Browning is easier & looks better. I built the pepper-box that is almost the same kit. It worked quite well but I wasn't quite satisfied. Each time I took it apart & tried to make it better it only got worse. Finally it became so bad I turned it in in one of those gun buy backs for two Kings hockey tickets.

beachmaster73

Shootist....I just knew you were going to have something to say about this project!! By the way where did you find the four barreled duck foot pistol? Everyone else seems just to have the three legged variety. Beach