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    Livingstone in East Africa 1871

    You can also read about Sir Samuel Baker. He was hunting Africa around this same era and his early hunting was with percussion guns, before cartridge guns took over.
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    Eye safety

    The brain is an amazing thing. I lost my left eye in 1983 and suffered serious retinal damage in my good eye in 1985. I recovered and have 20/15 corrected vision in one eye with the d of strong glasses. In theory, I do not have true doth perception, but I can judge distance as well as most...
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    Eye safety

    I lost my left eye in a bowhunting accident. Another hunter mistook me for a deer in 1983 and shot me in the eye. Two years later, I got shot in the other eye while bird hunting. I was lucky to live through the first accident, and I am even luckier to still be able to see. Do you have to...
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    minimum tools for first build

    Are there particular builds that are more suited to a beginner?
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    Smoothbores and Smoothrifles

    I agree with this logic :thumbsup:
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    Mocs for Hunting

    They worked for centuries. Modern man has simply forgotten how to walk on their own feet today.
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    October Country half stocks

    Have not handled one, but the pictures and description sure look intriguing. Hope someone posts that has one and can share their impressions. Dan
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    Pedersoli Gibbs African hunter

    I have been checking out that gun too. Not sure if you have searched other threads, but there seems to be a lot of concern about the drop of the stock and how it effects sighting. Be sure to share some pics if you buy one. Dan
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    I Thought Muskets Were Smoothbore by Definition?

    The patriots were fighting for independence, so I am quite sure they had no real interest in adhering to some "unwritten" code dictated by European tradition or history. The British also brought some of this on themselves when they targeted civilians. At that point, I think most us can agree...
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    Most Popular Smoothbores?

    Gotta watch out for those "angry" tree rats! Their attack charges can be hard to stop. Dan
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    An ounce of prevention

    I would have bought a lottery ticket that day, as I never realize something is missing until I am all the way home :wink: Great idea. Dan
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    Safety Glasses

    Due to my heavy prescription, it is critical how my glasses sit on my face for me to see clearly. I have tried various sports goggles, but they sit too tight to my face and magnify my vision too much. I guess I had better shoot someone's guns a little before making the plunge. Thanks for all...
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    Northwest Gun materials

    Just went to the Museum of Fur Trade site, but I can't find "The Firearms of the Fur Trade" book. Does anyone have a link? Thanks. Dan
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    Fowlers

    What kind of database did they use in 1728? Just kidding. Couldn't resist. Very interesting information. I do lots of reading and I tend to agree that I have yet to find any references to "fowlers" when referring to the guns themselves, at least in period writings. Not saying it didn't...
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    Centermark Fusil de Chasse 20 ga.

    I know that feeling buddy :wink: Be sure to share some pics when it arrives. Dan
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    Centermark Fusil de Chasse 20 ga.

    My buddies have thought me a lunatic for a long time. Shooting these flintlocks will just confirm it for them :grin: Dan
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    Rifle or Not?

    This must be a "state" regulation, as we have no such law here. I agree with the non-toxic shot being a federal law, but there is no federal law dictating bore size. Dan
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    Northwest Gun reading materials

    Great thread and thanks for asking the question. I too was born and still live here in Michigan and my interests are the guns carried during the F&I War era. Thanks also to those that shared the resources. I will be looking for those titles. Dan
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    Safety Glasses

    Thanks for the responses. Does the flash of the flintlock bother anyone when they shoot? Do you even see it? Thanks again. I am back on the prowl for a flintlock. Dan
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    Safety Glasses

    Funny finding this thread, as I have been wrestling with this issue for several years. Sadly, it has kept me from taking the plunge into flintlocks. I lost my left eye in a bow hunting accident in 1983. Another hunter (did not know him) mistook me for a deer at dusk and shot me in the head...
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