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This will show exactly how much I know. It's a fact that you break in new rifle barrels... at least I know it to be true of rifles where the bullet itself contacts the lands and grooves. I understand that this is to (oversimplification) in effect smooth out microscopic imperfections in the...

I own a .50 cal. Pedersoli Missouri River Hawken. It comes with a .5" front blade and rear Buckhorn sights. I'm 66. I can see a target at 75 yds., but past that the target fuzzes out really badly.... I mean like to the point that I'm not sure if the pumpkin is even sitting on the post. I...

Hi. I've been shooting black powder revolvers for a couple of years. I recently purchased a .50 cal Pedersoli Missouri River Hawken rifle and after a couple days at the range, discovered that my 66 yr. old eyes aren't up to aiming past 100 yds. with the stock Buckhorn sights. The rifle is...

I need to identify a black powder revolver. It is similar to a Lefaucheux M1858 with differences. It is an 11mm pin-fire circa 1860. It has an oval with ELG in it stamped into the outside of the cylinder... Belgian proof mark maybe? It has a circle with an S in it stamped on the front of the...

I need to identify an antique firearm. It is pin-fire, 11mm, maybe Belgian. It reminds me of a Lechaufeux M1858 with differences. It has no manufacturer's name on it. It is a 6-shot revolver. The barrel is about 6 inches. The barrel has 4 lands and grooves. It has 3504 stamped into the...