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  1. AUGUSTUS

    Matchlock Pan attachment

    Thanks. That made searching a lot easier. Got some pictures now. It also revealed how the fence behind the pan was secured by the pan cover screw and another groove across two flats of the barrel. But, now to cut that dovetail without a milling machine. :hmm:
  2. AUGUSTUS

    Matchlock Pan attachment

    Anyone know a way to easily attach the pan to the barrel in the older style of muskets? I'd like to build one. I believe that they were originally soldered in place if I'm not mistaken. Any insights from builders?
  3. AUGUSTUS

    split leg bone scabbard

    It depends, I guess on whether you have a leg bone to spare for craft purposes. Augustus McCrae was considering creative options such as this before the gangrene killed him. :wink:
  4. AUGUSTUS

    Pedersoli Kentucky Pistol

    Thanks for your reply. I ran across a video on You-Tube about the .54 version, which would of course translate to the .45 and .50 versions. The barrel is retained in it's channel by only the tang bolt and the muzzle cap, which fits over a lip on the stock and is screwed to the barrel. No...
  5. AUGUSTUS

    Pedersoli Kentucky Pistol

    Thank you both for your replies. As an owner, can you tell me what kind of accuracy that you have experienced? Also, does the frizzen spark well on your flinter? Also, is the build as slender as the .45 version, that you are aware?
  6. AUGUSTUS

    Pedersoli Kentucky Pistol

    I was looking at the Pedersoli basic percussion Kentucky pistol with a walnut stock, in .50 caliber. I was considering it for an 1843-1847 frontier scout sort of impression. I would be interested in any opinions with regard to the quality, problems, or whatever by anyone familiar with it...
  7. AUGUSTUS

    In praise of olive oil

    I use it in my patch lube along with Crisco and beeswax. I also swallow a few tablespoons every day. Helps keep the out-pipe lubed as well. :grin:
  8. AUGUSTUS

    New From Alberta

    Thanks to all for your warm welcome.
  9. AUGUSTUS

    1850s Knife for Emigrants

    I found this knife picture that indicated that it was made in the 1850s in San Francisco. Do you think that settlers might have carried or acquired anything similar for their journey? The scales are stag. (click on the title) M.Price Knife
  10. AUGUSTUS

    Pietta Dance and Brothers revolver

    I was also very glad to see that you had returned to You-tube. But, I guess that you won't be doing any 4 bore shooting reviews in the near future. (Just Kidding) :wink:
  11. AUGUSTUS

    Pietta 1858 & Pyrodex

    I don't have a conversion cylinder myself but I am guessing they are only rated for use with factory cowboy-type loads, not full-house .45LC stuff. Could be wrong though. I think that it will handle the standard factory loads, but as a steady diet cowboy loads would be easier on it. I doubt...
  12. AUGUSTUS

    Pietta 1858 & Pyrodex

    I would just use the 28 grain spout with a steel-frame .44 and a .454 round ball. It will shoot this all day without wear. I always did with my Euroarms .44 1858 Remington 40 years ago. I now have a Pietta .44 1858 Remington, and do likewise. While the manual that comes with it suggests...
  13. AUGUSTUS

    Two new knives

    Many thanks to all for your coments ,one of my interests is 14th centry English history ,the designs on my scabbards are taken from a book of medieval finds from excavations in London. (knives and scabbards ISBN 0 11 290440) My punches are made from mild steel & brass , you can see from...
  14. AUGUSTUS

    In praise of olive oil

    Mink Oil? Don't those little critters bite and scratch when you try to wring that oil out of them? :confused:
  15. AUGUSTUS

    New From Alberta

    Hello, I'm 62,and now retired. (nobody foolish enough to hire me now.) I used to repair office machines, copying machines, power wheelchairs, and power tools and such, over the years. Living in Central Alberta in Canuck Land. I like all kinds of guns, but anything invented after 1911 holds...
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