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    !SXS flintlock 19 (20) gauge!

    This came in the mail today. Bore diameter: .624" (20 gauge is .615, 19 gauge is .626) OAL: 44 3/4" Barrel length: 28" Flint size: 3/4" Breech plug: Hooked and patten 15/16" deep This is the underbelly of the beast. Locks: Pan needs some work. Barrel needs a bit of...
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    FFFg powder compare: Goex, Swiss, Kik and Schuetzen

    Sadly I was unable to get my hands on more brands of powder. So this may grow over time to include those when/if I can get different ones. First the lineup. Yes I threw in a metal swiss FFFFg can, it's old and mostly to show the packaging can/will change, in this case it was because Swiss...
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    Swiss Powder compare

    I did some photo compare on Swiss powder tonight. I have 2F, 3F, 4F and Null B. Would like to open by showing the sizing chart from the companies website. Swiss Factory tour Swiss Booklet First up is a group shot. Ok 2F! Here we can clearly see the polishing that makes Swiss powder...
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    what cleaning chemicals is everyone using?

    Title pretty much says it all. I am looking for good cleaners that does a quick job of the nasty. I just finished a bottle of ole thunder and working on some black solve bottles now. I figured I may try to roll my own next and some other products and see how that goes.
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    Just finished Kentucky flint.

    This is my latest creation, it is a pedersoli kentucky flintlock .45 rifle. I took my time finishing it to make sure. Even tho it was a simple kit to build I put some detail on it that is otherwise not there. First off, does this wood make my barrel look long? side view...
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    Longrifle Pen

    I recently made a longrifle pen for the local club's turkey shoot come November. The pen is made from Holly and it is laser cut. It is finished with CA. The plating is black titanium and gold. Backdrop is a 20x50 howdah that I really decked out and my Kentucky flintlock rifle...
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    Rogers and Spencer holster!!

    I have a new holster here today. I have been looking for a good holster for my Rogers and Spencer 44 cal revolver for some time now. I ended up buying Packing Iron: Gun Leather of the Frontier West for ideas on holster design and went with a period correct Northern Plains style holster. After...
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    Need help with rifle selection

    I am looking for a factory rifle for round ball's to use for the club matches on the monthly weekend meets. The requirements are it has to shoot a round ball, has to be a rifle. I would like something that is very accurate and reliable. What the other members are using are most all custom...
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    Hot off the lathe, bullet pen!

    This is the latest bullet pen I made, just now actually. The cap is a 58 miniball and the writing tip is a 45 caliber, wood is red dyed stabilized maple. Finish is gunmetal black :) The trim is also in 2-3 other finishes. Felt it was fitting for this forum. This one may be a better...
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    1860 holster

    Just got this in. It's a custom order from timelyaccessories.com. I have to say here that Mike Keenan did a superb job for me on this one and I really love it. This is one of the best looking slim jim holsters I have ever seen. Ed
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    New Rogers and Spencer kit

    New Rogers and Spencer kit This is the 'kit' form from euroarms, it's the Rogers and Spencer, RH0920. RS605-0004 kit revolver rogers & spencer assembled cal .44. I have to say, someone put some super quality time into the design phase of this one. By far it is well engineered and thought...
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    revolver schematics?

    going out on a limb here but does anyone have the schematics of any of the cap and ball revolvers they could post please??
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    need a R&S holster!

    I just bought a rogers and spencer kit, now I need a holster for it! Any suggestions? Ed
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    Howdah update!

    Ok I am doing some 'upgrades' to my howdah. I noticed that during range time the blast from the nipples would remove the cold blue that I had on the barrels. SOOOO I broke out the browning solutions and went to work. Here is the results of the barrel so far. Up next is the...
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    looking for photo's of pedersoli double shotty

    I am looking for photo's of the pedersoli double barrel shotguns. I am mostly interested in the trigger guard, the breech plate and locks. My project I want to match up with my howdah and not sure which one to get, the 10 gauge or the 12 gauge, or even the 20 gauge. the 10 and 12 comes in...
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    rogers and spencer revolver

    anyone have any experience/exposure with the rogers and spencer revolver/kit that dixie sells? They seem to list 4, from what I have seen in the archives they are one of the best revolvers out there for accuracy and targets.
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    portable bullet trap?

    am looking to make or to buy a bullet trap for my 20 gauge howdah for outdoor use at the range. they have sand at 2 set distances but nothing for close up so i think the best solution would be to get a trap to hold the targets and drop some sandbags on the bottom of it. not sure which design...
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    modern day percussion lock replacement.

    OK folks. this is a modern technology invention here. it has ATF approval and listed as a primitive ignition system for black powder percussion locks. It replaces the drum in the barrel and allows us to use 22 nailgun blanks. It features a double safety (one on the hammer and one on the...
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    looking for a tool

    Sometime ago I saw a photo of a barrel jig for the rear pin that goes between the ramrod hole and the barrel. It used 2 sizes of angle iron with pre drilled holes in the side. Does anyone have a photo of this tool or know where I can get one of these at? Ed
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    loading stand

    I made this stand yesterday and today. I used bloodwood because I had some in the shop and thought it would look super good with my pistols! Need to add some felt and a small cup type thing under the ramrod.
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