Beck Flintlocks Wood Finishing Kit
Finish your work like it’s 1776!
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Becks AQUAFORTIS Ferric Nitrate Wood Stain
Becks AQUAFORTIS ferric nitrate is uniquely formulated for maximum depth and contrast, increasing the visible figure and chatoyancy in curly maple. Apply the stain until it drys, blush with heat gun until it turns a rust red/brown. Work it back with scotch right and finishing oil to see the magic happen. The contrast can be increased by adding tannins to the wood prior to the stain. Purchase HERE
18th Century Finishing Oil
Commonly referred to as red oil in the 18th Century, our Finishing Oil much like our wax creates a smooth warm sheen that enhances wood grain clarity and chatoyancy. Made with all natural ingredients. 4 oz bottle of concentrated finish. Contains turpentine, plant oils, plant extracts, and tree resins. Purchase Here
18th Century Finishing Wax
Derived from an 18th Century formula
Our Finishing Wax creates a silky smooth sheen that enhances wood grain clarity and chatoyancy. Made with all natural ingredients. 2 oz tin of concentrated finish. Contains Turpentine, Plant oils, waxes, plant extracts, and tree resins.
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1776 Liberty or Death Hat
Beckflintlocks official 1776 Liberty or Death embroidered Richardson 112 hat in Olive Green/ Black. Size is an adjustable snap back and fits most. Join the revolution! Because the answer to 1984 is 1776.
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How to Order
A signed contract, and deposit is made. All rifles come with a 14 day, no firing, return policy, if the buyer is unsatisfied with the work. If a rifle is returned it will be listed on the website to be sold for the same price.
A signed contract, and deposit is made. All rifles come with a 14 day, no firing, return policy, if the buyer is unsatisfied with the work. If a rifle is returned it will be listed on the website to be sold for the same price.
All Rifles will feature the Artists signature on the top flat of the Barrel and number of the rifle, Click here to lean more about John D. Beck.
Wood types
Maple “Regular or Fancy curly maple”
Walnut
Cherry
Barrel specifications
Rifles or Smooth Bore
Several options from the most common 50 caliber, to 54 bore and 58.
Aged patina
All rifles receive a subtle aged patina to highlight carving and architectural features of the rifles. the goal is to have the rifle look and feel like an original survivor.
Patch Box
Patch box‘s can be Sliding Wood for a traditional styles such as the Washington Long Rifle or Brass Patch boxes indicative of the Golden Era.
Patch box‘s can be Sliding Wood for a traditional styles such as the Washington Long Rifle or Brass Patch boxes indicative of the Golden Era.
Custom Options
Custom options are available and may be discussed with the artist.
Contemporary Replica's of original Beck rifles can be requested. Click here to learn about the Beck Long Rifle Project.
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