TV Talk!

[GameWizard001]

Honestly, the main reason why something like a flintlock is more likely that a good revolver or lever rifle is precisely because it does require complex machining. The weapon itself may be simple but making the parts and not having everything fail is a lot more complicated than a pistol with loose black powder inserted in the back and a ball at the front with a flint hammer. I haven't watch this show, (or any outside of netflix in over a month) but I doubt the common person is going to be a machinist.

Yeah, after reading my own post you have a very good point. The machining required even if it was period style machine tools, would still require someone who knows how to use it and has had experience with it. Most modern gun makers may have some idea of what to do with the more hand operated tools but have better skill with computerized mills like you see on Sons of Guns or American Guns. They still use either pre-made or computer milled parts instead of hand crafted ones.

And your final part is also the most important: of all the people in America, how many of them could do it? Even if there was a decent amount, how many are able to teach the skills needed, or those who even want to or can learn the trade?

Then of course the militia would scoop them up anyway because they can make weapons for them. So the regular people are still stuck with flintlocks.