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  1. Voltigeur_de_la_Garde

    Russian Infantry Musket model 1845

    Yes sadly only few of them survived the smelters during the world wars. Those that are still around are often trophies, taken home by British and French soldiers after the Crimean War.
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    Russian Infantry Musket model 1845

    After conversion of flintlock muskets to percussion had begun one year earlier, the model of 1845 was the first purpose-built percussion firearm adopted by the Imperial Russian army. It was essentially a copy of the french musket mle.1842 with brass fittings. Curiously, with the conversion of...
  3. Voltigeur_de_la_Garde

    Shrunk stock

    The stock of the musket I recently purchased seems to have shrunk a bit in the last 175 years. The rear and middle barrel bands are very loose but the wood underneath them does not seem worn down. My question: do you think a treatment with some boiled linseed oil has any chance of reswelling the...
  4. Voltigeur_de_la_Garde

    How to assess an original antique gun?

    Have finally received the parcel! The metal parts are in very nice condition, the best I have seen on a russian musket (thats not saying much) But the middle and rear barrel band are awefully loose. And there seem to be bedding issues too. Im guessing the stock shrunk some. I dont think Im going...
  5. Voltigeur_de_la_Garde

    The Rifle Shoppe Question

    Whats the issue with ordering something thats not currently in stock? Wouldnt they be able to produce to order?
  6. Voltigeur_de_la_Garde

    How to assess an original antique gun?

    In During a phonecall, the seller told me he thinks the metal parts are all in good enough conditions for shooting. He is worried about the stock
  7. Voltigeur_de_la_Garde

    Question about MLAIC rules

    As I understand it, only flintlock muskets without a rear sight are allowed to compete in the "miquelet" category. Is there a category suitable for mid 19th century percussion smoothbores that have a fixed rearsight?
  8. Voltigeur_de_la_Garde

    How to assess an original antique gun?

    I'll definately make a note of the nipple-issue. But regarding the barrel, can it be assumed it is safe for shooting if it's free of rust or deep pits? And a big thank you to you and the others here for finding time to assist a newbie blackpowder shooter 😃
  9. Voltigeur_de_la_Garde

    How to assess an original antique gun?

    Asked Asked him. He said the holes were filled with a mixture of finely ground sawdust and glue. He also mentioned that the nipple can be unscrewed.
  10. Voltigeur_de_la_Garde

    How to assess an original antique gun?

    The seller I bought it from exclusively deals with antique firearms. He said the condition of all parts except the stock is very good for their age. He examined the barrel and there are no deep pits or rust according to him. But he is one of those collectors who thinks that any and all antique...
  11. Voltigeur_de_la_Garde

    How to assess an original antique gun?

    It is a .71 Cal bore Historically it took a .66 Cal round ball. I only have a .675 mould. Can you recommend a powder charge if I want to shoot for accuracy at 50 meters?
  12. Voltigeur_de_la_Garde

    Same powder for barrel and pan?

    Is it necessary to use a finer powder for priming the pan or can I use the same powder I put in the bore?
  13. Voltigeur_de_la_Garde

    How to assess an original antique gun?

    Here some pictures for you to examine
  14. Voltigeur_de_la_Garde

    Hello from Switzerland

    Hey everyone Just getting into the hobby, purchased my first Muzzleloader. Very interested in military history, the US civil war is among my favourite topics. Sure looking forward to sending the first round downrange!
  15. Voltigeur_de_la_Garde

    How to assess an original antique gun?

    Hello everyone I had the chance to purchase a firearm that I had long been looking for. A Russian percussion musket model 1845. It is the first muzzleloader I own, and I really want to shoot it, but on the other hand I do not want to risk damaging a 170 year old gun. Especially one this rare. I...
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