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  1. stageman

    It gets real in Fairfax County, Virginia.

    Signs went up yesterday in Folly Lick Stream Valley Park in my neighborhood near Herndon, Virginia. Just like that, I'm a potential law breaker if I take a walk in the park where, 4 years ago, MS13 murdered someone with a machete. No exception for CCP. Photo attached.
  2. stageman

    What caliber ball in old hexagonal* barrel rifle? * Edit:Octagonal with seven sided twist-Pictures

    North Carolina and Georgia. ;-)
  3. stageman

    What caliber ball in old hexagonal* barrel rifle? * Edit:Octagonal with seven sided twist-Pictures

    Got some pretty good info on this site:http://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=49029.0
  4. stageman

    Insight on this old octagonal barrel with a seven sided twist percussion rifle

    Got some really good feedback in this forum. http://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=49029.0
  5. stageman

    Insight on this old octagonal barrel with a seven sided twist percussion rifle

    After some great discussion in the black powder forum, it was suggested I post here. This is a family heirloom passed down to me. Bore measures .35 with my calipers. The mold came with. What can you tell us about it? Thanks![/IMG]
  6. stageman

    What caliber ball in old hexagonal* barrel rifle? * Edit:Octagonal with seven sided twist-Pictures

    Any idea of the age of this?
  7. stageman

    What caliber ball in old hexagonal* barrel rifle? * Edit:Octagonal with seven sided twist-Pictures

    Here are some more pictures for those of you who might have some insight into the origin of this gun. Thanks!
  8. stageman

    What caliber ball in old hexagonal* barrel rifle? * Edit:Octagonal with seven sided twist-Pictures

    Thanks for the info. My Grandfather died in 1988. I am 60 now, so I would like to consolidate good information on this gun for my kids.
  9. stageman

    What caliber ball in old hexagonal* barrel rifle? * Edit:Octagonal with seven sided twist-Pictures

    Here you go:
  10. stageman

    What caliber ball in old hexagonal* barrel rifle? * Edit:Octagonal with seven sided twist-Pictures

    Evidently, I can't count. Here is the proof. Octagonal barrel with a ...
  11. stageman

    What caliber ball in old hexagonal* barrel rifle? * Edit:Octagonal with seven sided twist-Pictures

    Story my grandfather told me and confirmed by an appraiser at a LGS.
  12. stageman

    What caliber ball in old hexagonal* barrel rifle? * Edit:Octagonal with seven sided twist-Pictures

    When I get home I'll count sides to be sure...
  13. stageman

    What caliber ball in old hexagonal* barrel rifle? * Edit:Octagonal with seven sided twist-Pictures

    I found the mold! Does it look close?
  14. stageman

    What caliber ball in old hexagonal* barrel rifle? * Edit:Octagonal with seven sided twist-Pictures

    You know, I do have a mold. I just never considered it was for this gun. I'll get it out and check. Thanks for the memory jog!
  15. stageman

    What caliber ball in old hexagonal* barrel rifle? * Edit:Octagonal with seven sided twist-Pictures

    This has been in my family for well over a hundred years. It appears that it used to be a flint lock that was converted to percussion. The set and trigger work as intended. The barrel ( iron hexagonal) is clear and my micrometer measures .35. What size patched ball would that translate to?
  16. stageman

    Where do I start? Trim and taper .577 snider to .58 berdan

    I had the gun appraised at a LGS and they said .58 Berdan. I have read about the .58 Roberts so I am not completely sure. I'll take some measurements and learn how to do a casting before I make the expensive purchase of brass from Rocky Mountain or RCC.
  17. stageman

    Where do I start? Trim and taper .577 snider to .58 berdan

    Yeah, as I do more research, the more I realize what I don't know. I might have to spring for some brass from RCC or Rocky Mountain. Thanks for the feedback.
  18. stageman

    Where do I start? Trim and taper .577 snider to .58 berdan

    The subject line says it all. I have a .58 Remington Rolling Block musket conversion in .58 berdan. I also have 9 .577 brass cases that I can trim to the 1.66 berdan case length. How do I taper (straight) the brass. Is it possible without a major investment in tools? I want to shoot a .58 ball...
  19. stageman

    First time 1858 at the range.

    30 grains with a .454 ball. Recoil is similar but not as snappy as a .45 1911.
  20. stageman

    First time 1858 at the range.

    Thanks. The holster is a Triple K for 51/4" barrel from Cabelas . I really like the short length. I haven't tried to adjust the sights. I'll work on my skill instead. The spare cylinder is on my shopping list. Cheers!
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