$ 12.95 - $ 16.95 RMC GERMAN AGATE FLI This product is currently out of stock and unavailable. Information Line:1-731-885-0700, Product prices and availability subject to change without notice. You can depend on these 5/8" sparking stones for a consistent shower of sparks. 1/2" (fits Traditions & CVA Locks), 3/4" (fits Lyman & Thompson Center Locks), @1993-2022 Shooter's Choice Pro Shop. Anyone have more to share with regard to this. What is the comparative cost for those German Agates? RMC German Agate Flint. WOW! 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Buffalo Arms is closed on the Following Holidays so that our employees can spend time with their families: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and The Day After, Christmas Eve (Open until 12:00 p.m.), Christmas Day, New Years Eve Day (Open until 12:00 p.m.). Flints are very hard and throw a hot spark. An error has occured. German Agate flint. Amber is tree sap that has been heated and " volcanized" or turned into a glass like substance. Currently about $5.00 each. Joined Mar 15, 2004 Messages 1,179 They are old, and Ive gotten good performance with some but they just look wrong. Clear. what type of flint is best? He replaced it with a Tom Fuller napped flint and the lock came alive. The resulting flint actually worked, but the sparks were dull red and not. [1] 2 pk., ML19175, RMC German Agate Flint, 1/2 in. For privacy reasons, do not use your full name or email address for nickname. But none of it is as clear as amber. Hilden is a town in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia.It is situated in the District of Mettmann, 10 km (6.21 mi) west of Solingen and 15 km (9.32 mi) east of Dsseldorf on the right side of the Rhine.It is a middle sized industrial town with a forest and numerous attractions. RE: English Flints Vs. German Agate Flints. Used to shoot lot of flintlock cross stick matches. $ 24.60 - $ 24.61. Sort by. I ordered some from them about a month ago and they also had Frenck Blond flints. Note: If the password you chose includes your first name, last name or email domain those values will be ignored when determining the password length. Additional information. Sure sounds like it. They are very hard and throw a hot spark. They are very hard and throw a hot spark. I tried T7 once (and only once) in my .54 Renegade with GM barrel. Add to registry. They are from the 70's so I don't know who made them. 1412 West Reelfoot Avenue They are difficult to knap. They are inferior in every possible way. And, PLEASE do not confuse the cheaper in every way sawn American agate flints with the expensive German ones. Available in 3/4 and 1/2. 2 pk., ML19150. if you would like to place this item on back order. YOu should get at least as many sparks from the agate as you would from an English black flint. Flint is hard to find down under, not saying there is not plenty of it about, no local knappers that I know of. These flints are just like the stones used by our forefathers as they forged a life in the rugged frontier with their trusty black powder rifles and pistols. All it has to do is hold the frizzen closed, even it the gun is held upside down. Hi all I am new to the forum and a new owner of 2 flintlock rifles 62cal. I'd have to count to see how many are left. Sign up and get exclusive access to promotions, sales events, pre-order sales & more! i am now using german. The Mayor is Claus Pommer, who took office in 2020. I made a flint from synthetic ruby (corundum). Skip to the beginning of the images gallery. And the French Amber "flints" are also more expensive, regardless of quality. It worked very well. The improvement in ignition was immediately apparent. Some German friends have even found the language use difficult to translate. Mr Roller reworked a frizzen on one of his locks for me, when I got the lock back it had what I suspect was one of Guenter's cut flints in it, that was one sparking son of a gun. It didn't do all that bad, I got maybe 12 or 15 shots off each edge (more then I expected I would), but they are nowhere near in the same class or reliability (IMHO) as good ol' Black English Flints. These flints are cut and milled from selected pieces of agate. Any truth to the advertising? 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Reply 06-29-2008, 02:31 PM # 3 gleason.chapman Nontypical Buck Join Date: Dec 2005 One thing I've noticed in dry firings with three different flints (Sawn Agate, Milled German and Knapped English), the English flints are the only ones that produce sparks which "pop" and seperate after hitting the pan. Fits Thompson Center, Lyman and similar sized locks. Thought about trying the French amber flints, but why bother when the English work so well. He bought some more from another place that was really good but he doesnt remember where he got it or kind it was. I mainly use the black english but I've used the amber french flints to good effect also. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. It appeared to be sharp, but did not spark well - in that lock. Vlad did a lot of messing around with various local stone to see what might work best. Take care, john P pghhinter 32 Cal. The impact point must be above the half way point of the height of the frizzen for the frizzen to pop open timely to allow the sparks to fall into the pan. Went thru a lot of TC sawn agate as all I could find. SKU: SRMCFLINT Categories: ACCESSORIES, B-P LOADING ACCESSORIES, RMC, Uncategorized Description Additional information These pre-cut flints are from Germany and considered one of the best flints available. !\^$.|?*(){}[]-/#%&\'):;<>=@_`~. Please enable JavaScript to use the Wait List sign up feature. For privacy reasons, do not use your full name or email address for nickname. Bob Roller Logged will it harm your frizzen? You are using an out of date browser. Do they work? Please try your request again. 6 per Pack (Bulk Pack) Add to cart SKU: N/A Category: Ignition Components Description Additional information Available in 1/2 or 3/4 ML19150B, ML19175B No true flintsman asks another man for his knappings. 2023 Three Rivers Archery Supply, Inc. Three Rivers Archery Supply, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The raw stones are cut and the edges are milled with the highest precision to give the very best results. Complete your original flintlock musket with an original 18th century knapped flint. Keep yor hoss well shod an' yor powdah dry ! These quality 5/8" hand-knapped flints are sold by the pair. Usually 8 to 10 matches a day in the re=entry. Fits Thompson Center, Lyman, and similar sized locks.WhitePre-cut flints are from Germany and considered one of the best available.Flints are very hard and throw a hot spark.Fits Thompson Center, Lyman, and similar sized locks.Manufacturer: RMCModel: ML19175. Joined Mar 9, 2006 Messages 10 Reaction score 0 Mar 30, 2006 #6 pardon you are correct german agates are what i have P paulvallandigham Passed On Joined Jan 9, 2006 Those German flints Bob talks about might have been green. My t/c renegade hadpoor ignition with pyro rs and, looking back the igntion was delayedwhen it did go off. I find the German agate are much more uniform and over all give more sparks than any English flint I have used . Black Powder - English Flints Vs. German Agate Flints - Justin, I don't mean to be redundant with advice, just thought I'd share my personal experiences with T7 in a flintlock and my thoughts on "agate" flints. Because of their nature applying pressure to a fairly thin area will cause a small flake to break off leaving a razor sharp edge. The raw stones are cut and the edges are milled with the highest precision to give the very best results. if you would like to place this item on back order. C cayugad 50 Cal. Real knapped flint such as english versus machine cut agate type, Re: Real knapped flint such as english versus machine cut agate type, Quote from: smylee grouch on December 28, 2017, 07:34:04 AM, Quote from: Bob Roller on December 28, 2017, 04:49:57 PM, Quote from: Larry Pletcher on December 30, 2017, 12:36:29 AM, Quote from: little joe on December 30, 2017, 02:16:15 PM, Quote from: Bob Roller on January 01, 2018, 01:54:41 AM, Quote from: jrubin on January 08, 2018, 06:11:37 AM, Traditional Muzzle Loading, Powder, Patch & Ball. It was a large musket flint, and he tested it in his .62 cal. the only thing i don't like about them is they are so hard on the frizzen, so keep an extra or two around. cayuga In Remembrance. agate of several colors, jade, jaspis . For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Register today and take advantage of membership benefits. If it aint broke, dont fix it. It's been said repeatedly in this thread, but shoot real black powder out of the flinter. What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today. All reviewers. The RMC German Agate Flint was developed to be the best item for anybody looking for an exceptional choice. Flints are very hard and throw a hot spark. AND contain at least one upper case character A friend has a Dangler rifle with a W, Cain assembled Siler lock and the Stifer work great. How customer reviews and ratings work See All Buying Options. Cut agate does not knap to an edge. I used some cut flints one time, seems like they came with a Lyman Great Plains like Candle Snuffer said. Priced each. The Hexhead Replacement Breech Plug Is Only For Pivot-Action And Break-Actions Made In *2009 And Before, These Models Would Include: Optima Optima Pro Wolf Kodiak Kodiak Pro. [1] Originally, it consisted of Westphalia and the northern parts of the Rhine Province, both formerly part of Prussia. bad? Hmmmm. The raw stones are cut and the edges are milled with the highest precision to give the very best results. I have seen them for sale for $12.00 for two so don't plan on using any, any time soon. It was pretty junky flint couldnt get a edge on it and it might ignite 1out 8 or 9 tries and had about 12 pieces all the same. Jager that got from my friend one of them I built (my first flintlock rifle) for him a 4cal old Virginia rifle. The password you choose must meet the following requirements: Your password must be at least twelve characters long, Your password must be at least seven characters long You are using an out of date browser. I prefer the hand knapped Tom Fuller English flints. German agates (or TC agates) are all I'll be buying from now on. One I did see was in a lock over in Taylor's shop. Get the latest information about new products, special deals, news, top-rated items, promotions and more! WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. This small flake can be made by just applying some firm pressure in a very small zone pushing towards a flat side. The German agates are much harder than the English flints and spark very well. French Amber are also good but again not as uniform as the shape and size varied greatly as do the inclusions in the flints,the more opaqe ones being MUCH better (French Amber ) and more scarce. JavaScript is disabled. Available in 3/4" and 1/2". A New surprise issue for an old flint shooter. They seemed to have poor spark and I only got about 1/4 the amount of shots per flint. I used them for decades on the same rifle/lock with no appreciable wear on the frizzen face. Are these cut or knapped? It may not display this or other websites correctly. Sign up with your email to be notified when this product is back in stock! The results of his work are that the flints last longer and give a superb ignition. RMC German Agate Flint 3/4 in. Pre-cut flints are from Germany and considered one of the best available Flints are very hard and throw a hot spark Fits Traditions, CVA and similar sized locks We aim to show you accurate product information. And, the website is very confusing. 660 Vermeer CourtPonderay, ID 83852United States. rifle, because it was the only gun he had with a large enough lock and cock to handle the big flint. and still perform beautifully. Your message has been sent. Try them and see for yourself. These flints are cut and milled from selected pieces of agate. Add to list. RMC has been generating high-quality merchandise for a very long time, and the RMC German Agate Flint is their particular manner of demonstrating how much they are concerned. Flint/chert comes in shades from white to black, with pink, yellow, blue, brown, red, and evewn greenish in between. Got a TC flinter in 73 so old style lock. We do have flint in the limestone cliffs that form the great Australian Bight. I have used cut flints from several sources, including Stifer with no good results from any. Rich: A friend bought an Amber Flint from a man at Friendship more than 15 years ago. Be nice to the agates and they should serve you very well. There are things that I want to know, things that I need to know, and things that I know. #FLINT-ENG-7: About 7/8" width and 1" length flint for early flint locks, including our 1750, Jaeger, Christians Spring, Tulle, Twigg, Jim Chambers' Fowler and early Ketland, Hatfield (aka Missouri River Rifle Co.), Cabela's Blue Ridge, and Pedersoli's Frontier locks all seem to like this 7/8 x 1" flint, too. ML19175, RMC German Agate Flint Unavailable & Discontinued Models. by RMC. These flints are just like the stones used by our forefathers as they forged a life in the rugged frontier with their trusty black powder rifles and pistols. Now most of the French Amber flints I have purchased are NOT the more clear and superior ones I used a long time ago. How do I get more information about a product? The frizzen should normally be expected to be 10 degrees off verticle towards the cock, or " leaning towards" the cock. var theDate=new Date() A mate in South Australia gave me some of his sawn agate flints, they do seem to work fine, I just prefer to us knapped flints. Register today and take advantage of membership benefits. Joined May 20, 2005 Messages 1,671 . Dixie Gun Works I never used the cut Agate-Flints myself. it seems to be shaped more uniformed.it also fits my rather small lock on my davide petersoli kentucky rifle better than the rough shaped english type.what type do you use and why?do either have the same life span? He got 162 strikes out of it before it was just a round lump that he could no longer hold firmly in the jaws of the cock, and had to retire it. German Cut Agate 6 pack (Bulk) Size. The results of his work are that the flints last longer and give a superb ignition. #1 Was looking at the Midway web site and noted that they offer an agate "flint" in addition to the regular flints. , Dixie Gun Works, These flints are cut and milled from selected pieces of agate. How many of your rifles have killed deer? If these are knapped they will be fine. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure. pardon you are correct german agates are what i have.. AH-H-H! Site by One Dog Media, Copyright & Disclaimer 1996- 2 pk.Pre-cut flints are from Germany and considered one of the best available. It is bordered by the states of Lower Saxony to the north and northeast, Hessen to the east, and Rhineland-Palatinate to the south and by the countries of Belgium to the southwest and the Netherlands to the west. Tomahawks & Tomahawk Parts and Accessories, M1826 and M1836 Water's and Johnson Pistol, M1861 Special Musket (Colt,L.G. Now 200 years later a cache of original knapped military musket flints found in Nepal and never used by the British East India Company has been discovered and is available for the collector's market. Most factory frizzen springs and mainsprings are too strong. , Dixie Gun Works, These flints are cut and milled from selected pieces of agate. The flints look well made but be warned you get 1 flint for the price not the 3 pictured. Our supplier lives in Mayen, Germany. On 21 January 1947, the former state of Lippe was merged with North Rhine-Westphalia. 5/8" flints are for the Dixie Tennessee rifle, Parker pistol, Murdock pistol, Maslin, small Siler, an Blount County locks. Pre-cut flints are from Germany and considered one of the best available. Only cut flint I've ever used came with a Lyman GPR Flintlock. At least 58 people have died and dozens more are missing in Germany after much of western Europe was inundated by record rainfall that brought . It worked best with a Stifter flint set sideways so it had four good sharp edges.. Nary a misfire. Register today and take advantage of membership benefits. Used some cut flints about 30-40 years ago. The Amber flints were knapped in France at around the same time. This product is currently out of stock and unavailable. On a whim, I ordered 2 half inch agate flints to try, although I had been advised against it. They are very hard and throw a hot spark. I received a pack as a gift of what looks like machine cut flint bit it is not white but almost a slate color, I will provide a photo shortly, what do you make of this? German Agate Flints Ditch the T7, only real black powder should be used in the bore. I procured a set of diamond files and have been dessing and sharpening that flint as needed to keep it sharp, which is much easier than knapping a natural flint. Currently out of stock. Out of stock. The T/C Agate flints do extremely well for me. That little Pedersoli lock really shines with these flints, which last much longer than "traditional" flints and provide much better spark. Get the latest information about new products, special deals, news, top-rated items, promotions and more! I've got a small quantity of the cut agate flints if anyone is interested in buying them in bulk. This cut flint held up well for no telling how many shots and always sent out a shower of sparks. I take this to mean they are hotter. North Rhine-Westphalia, German Nordrhein-Westfalen, Land (state) of western Germany. Thank you for sharing. They don't last any longer than a regular knapped flint so your shooting costs go up considerably. Swapping locks on Traditions Kentucky from percussion to flint. The best stuff is translucent because of fine grain structure. Had one set up with an early L&R lock. JavaScript is disabled. They are very hard and throw a hot spark. Choose an option 1/2" 3/4". Add to cart Add to cart. They are very hard and throw a hot spark. i like the 3/4" Tom Fuller black english flints the best. is German Agate flint any good? In those days the agate flints were only slightly more expensive per flint than the knapped ones. As Rich stated, the cut agates dull uniformly and are difficult to resharpen. RMC Premium Milled German Agate Flints Report item Description Shipping and payments eBay item number: 293261859531 Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Filter by. Real flints are pretty easy to knap (form or sharpen). RMC German Agate Flint, 3/4" USD $21.30. I have ordered the pack of english knapped flints from track of the wolf along with the small knapping hammer to bring closure to the issue. Flints are very hard and throw a hot spark. I have Percussion rifle and 3 pistols that I had since I was 19 so I know some about black powder just not much about flint. Our supplier lives in Mayen, Germany. It should cut steel well, but it will also shatter if those springs are too hard. AND contain at least one of the below special characters Sparks really well. Saw some at a recent show and went through a whole box to find four or five good ones. The frizzen spring can be as light as 2 lbs. German Agate Flints German Agate Flints $ 10.95 These pre-cut flints are from Germany and considered one of the best flints available. These pre-cut flints are from Germany and considered one of the best flints available. Didn't work very good and never bought another. Manufactured using some of the very best accessible materials and engineering, these Muzzleloading Supplies from the product specialists at RMC can last an incredibly long time. The RMC German Agate Flint was developed to be the best item for anybody looking for an exceptional choice. LIMIT OF 2. 1/2 inch fits Traditions, CVA, and similar size locks. They are 3-4 times the cost of a black English, or amber French flint. RMC German Agate Flint 3/4 in. Blackhorn Qr Breech Plug Is Specifically Designed For Use With Blackhorn And Other Loose Powder Muzzleloading Propellants. You'll not find fossilized debris or insects in your French flints. Reliability, shots per rock, frizzen wear etc etc. Just be sure to ask for flints that are flat on top and bottom. A good flintlock should not be fussy. I have had very good success with these agate flints, still using the first one after dozens of shots in my Dixie Cub. These 1/2" pre-cut flints are from Germany and considered one of the best flints available. What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today. Login with username, password and session length, Ill state my bias leans towards knapped flint that can be optimized in the fields, versus what looks like something that comes off of a cnc machine. yea the ones I saw on line are cut. I could only get about 5 shots before the edge just crumbled off. & Y. and Amoskeag), Remington 1858 New Model, .36 Navy and .44 Army, Colt Walker, 1st Model Dragoon & Whitneyville Hartford, Colt Baby Dragoon, Wells Fargo and Pocket Revolvers, M1859,1863 & 1874 Sharps Rifles and Carbines, Bags, Boxes, Lock Covers & Powder Storage. There is NO flint in my neck of the woods so I don't bother looking. Pedersoli Pennsylvanian Dixie Rifle Flintlock. var theDate=new Date() German Agate Flints Part No: 33-19150 $10.85 Available Quantity: 8 These precut flints are from Germany and considered one of the best flints available. I switched to ffg goex and the reliability increased and the lock time was quicker. All stars. They seem generally livelier. Is there a special type of flint? Muzzleloading is a great hobby for those interested in American history. AND contain at least one lower case character Flints have been produced by this working method since the 18th century in Germany. The flints in a. Mr Roller repaired a lock for me and sent it back with a cut German flint in the jaws, that thing sparked like a fire breathing dragon. It may not display this or other websites correctly. 2023 Three Rivers Archery Supply, Inc. Three Rivers Archery Supply, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Top reviews. Powered by HeitechSoft, Canada's one-stop shop for the Canadian Shooting Sports. See all Traditions Firearms See all Muzzleloading products Warning: Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov All Rights Reserved. But most of all it just looked really stupid. Nice to finally another shooter that likes the German cut flints. Last updated on Jan 06, 2020 08:20:33 PST View all revisions Item specifics Condition: I would never buy cut flints - but I'm not above using one that comes with a rifle. You need a diamond hone or specialized grinding tools to sharpen the edges. Hand-Knapped English Flints are perfect for black powder enthusiasts. 80% of reviewers recommended this product. http://www.octobercountry.com/flints-3-4-german-agate-by-rmc/. To order your 3Rivers Archery catalog, please fill out the catalog order form here and we'll send you our latest catalog FREE. How many of your rifles have killed deer? The state of North Rhine-Westphalia was created in 1946 through the amalgamation of the former . Milled German Agate Flints Bulk 6 pack $ 30.00 These precut flints are from Germany and considered some of the best flints available. Buy 5 for $5.14 each and save 3% Buy 10 for $4.81 each and save 9% Subscribe to back in stock notification Add to Wish List Add to Compare Now that we have identified what you are using as AGATE, and not flint, these are cousins, but agate, as has already been noted, tends to be harder, and, sometimes more brittle. They claim that the agate lasts longer and produces twice the strikes. Shooter's Choice Pro Shop is Canada's one-stop shop for all disciplines and aspects of the Canadian Shooting Sports. Hard Cut German Agate Flints Bulk 6 Pack $ 24.60 - $ 24.61 Select options; Milled German Agate Flints Bulk 6 pack $ 30.00 Select options; Musket Flint (Pack of Two) $ 7.87 Add to cart; Musket Flint Bulk 6 Pack $ 17.29 Add to cart; Nipple Wrench for Musket Nipples $ 8.40 Read more; Quality English Flints 4 pk Product details. e.g. Sold in packs of two. & Y. and Amoskeag), Remington 1858 New Model, .36 Navy and .44 Army, Colt Walker, 1st Model Dragoon & Whitneyville Hartford, Colt Baby Dragoon, Wells Fargo and Pocket Revolvers, M1859,1863 & 1874 Sharps Rifles and Carbines, Bags, Boxes, Lock Covers & Powder Storage.