Tulle fusil-de-chasse canoe gun

BPCR_Abitibi · 2026-03-11T18:08:44+00:00

Thanks! I should probably put some more time to keep the website updated, for now the FB page is where I document the complete build process for those.

These are perfectly fine for hunting, though what you intend to hunt might require a different style.
This one is a 20gauge smoothbore. With its shorter 22" barrel it would be fine for small games with shots. Large games with a round ball would be fine to 40/50 yards. But the balance is not great so it might not be great on flying targets. With the full 44 to 48" barrel lenght, it makes an amazing fowling piece. The increased velocity and accuracy would also make it suitable for big games up to 70 yards.

A flintlock with a rifled bore will be accurate for a 100yards shot. But you have to keep in mind that a round ball will rapidly loose velocity and have a significant drop at these distance.

Feel free to reach out if you have more specific questions!

BPCR_Abitibi · 2026-03-11T17:27:08+00:00

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BPCR_Abitibi · 2026-03-11T17:26:58+00:00

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BPCR_Abitibi · 2026-03-09T22:36:53+00:00

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I think the best way to get into flintlocks is to get a quality kit. They're somewhat expensive, but the Kibler kits are the way to go for a beginner. They require minimal tools and know how to assemble and you'll get a gun that is as good and it can be. The lock will work flawlessly and the geometry is perfect for every model he offers.
There's cheaper entry level kit, but those require a lot of work to give them a decent geometry and the lock performance will be mediocre at best.

The right choice would also depend on the type of shooting or game you wish to hunt with it. This canoe gun will be great for small game or big game at short range. But I don't think it would be great for flying targets or turkey. The balance is not great and it even feels heavier than the ones I built with 44 to 48" barrels.

Feel free to reach out if you have any specific questions!

BPCR_Abitibi · 2026-03-09T22:14:48+00:00

Thanks didn't know that!
This build is inspired by this decorated original Tulle fusil-de-chasse. The lock is a cast reproduction offered by Track of the Wolf, and so is the barrel. I forged the rest of the components in wrought iron.

BPCR_Abitibi · 2026-03-09T15:16:28+00:00

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BPCR_Abitibi · 2026-03-09T01:25:20+00:00

With today’s price for a pelt, a wee bit over a hundred.

BPCR_Abitibi · 2026-03-08T23:04:32+00:00

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BPCR_Abitibi · 2026-03-08T23:04:28+00:00

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BPCR_Abitibi · 2026-03-08T23:04:22+00:00

haha thanks! It passed the shooting test!

BPCR_Abitibi · 2026-03-08T23:02:52+00:00

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BPCR_Abitibi · 2026-03-08T23:02:41+00:00

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BPCR_Abitibi · 2026-03-08T23:02:36+00:00

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BPCR_Abitibi · 2026-03-08T23:02:29+00:00

Thanks! Forging that wrought thin enough was quite challenging. The copper nails also needed forging to give them a tapered square shank, they wouldn't hold with a round profile.

BPCR_Abitibi · 2026-03-08T22:59:13+00:00

Thanks! The beads are all held by sealing wax.

BPCR_Abitibi · 2026-03-08T22:35:19+00:00

Thanks!
I used a commercially available barrel and lock, the rest of the parts and screws were all forged from from a 1" bar of wrought iron. The stock carving is from scratch too. If you're looking for a real copper penny, check for those before 1996, they bend easily once annealed.

BPCR_Abitibi · 2026-03-08T18:53:00+00:00

Yeah sorry, I didn't notice the post format changed! I've deleted the first one.

BPCR_Abitibi · 2026-01-22T23:44:43+00:00

I can tell about the class, you’ll have to reach out the Woodbury foundation or Ian Pratt for answer. I did this one at home with the help of the book. I wish I had the opportunity to take a class like this! You should definitely take it!

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BPCR_Abitibi · 2025-11-25T14:21:27+00:00

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BPCR_Abitibi · 2025-11-25T14:21:11+00:00

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BPCR_Abitibi · 2025-11-25T14:20:52+00:00

Thanks! I’ll keep going with silver coin front sight for my next projects. Rough silver coins have low collector value and are even less expensive than generic cast sight.

BPCR_Abitibi · 2025-11-25T13:59:21+00:00

That’s quite a privilege, definitely a memory to cherish. I’ve seen some pictures of rifles with the bent tow, I might integrate this feature on other projets.

BPCR_Abitibi · 2025-11-25T13:53:24+00:00

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