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  1. K

    Harpers Ferry Model 1803 Flintlock Rifle

    I’ve been waiting 2 1/2 years for a Harpers Ferry 1805 pistol parts set that I ordered back in November 2020. Hopefully not too much longer!
  2. K

    Waiting and waiting anyone else?

    I hate to say it, but you may be waiting a few months more for parts or stock from TRS. I ordered a parts set, with stock for a 1795 Springfield— took about 18 months to receive. Then I ordered a 1756 Bess parts set with English walnut stock— again about 18 months. More recently, I ordered a...
  3. K

    1795 Springfield

    I agree about telling the Rifle Shoppe not to ship your parts till they’re all available. I’ve always ordered complete “kits” and told them to ship all when ready. It may mean that I’ve waited longer, but I want to have all the parts in hand. I’ve been very happy with my TRS “kits”. But I always...
  4. K

    "Man at Arms" magazine & the James Beckwourth Rifle

    I think the image was reversed. Just like the famous image of Billy the Kid, where everyone thought he was left handed till they noticed the loading gate on his ‘73 Winchester SRC was on the wrong side.
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    shipping problem UPS

    I’ve had similar problems with FedEx shipping firearms and gun parts, but never a problem with UPS. The fellow that runs the local customer counter at UPS knows and owns guns, knows the laws and rules about shipping all sorts of firearms and firearms parts— so I’ve never had a problem. Just my...
  6. K

    Not too happy with Brown Bess purchase, best way to fix?

    Well, if you do decide to replace the stock, you might check out Dunlap Woodcrafts. They offer a replacement stock for the Pedersoli Brown Besses, out of either black walnut or English walnut. Two versions too— an exact replacement for the Pedersoli or one with greater drop in the buttstock. I...
  7. K

    The Rifle Shoppe - are they OK?

    I’ve talked to them a couple of times on the phone in the past month. I ordered a parts set from them which was shipped yesterday. Yes there is often a wait to get parts from them. But for many items, they are the only game in town.
  8. K

    1795 Springfield

    I Actually, if they build the lock it will likely take longer than four weeks. Even if they don’t build the lock, it may take awhile if they don’t have the parts in stock. I just ordered a parts set for an 1805 Harpers Ferry pistol. They said it would take at least six months to have the lock...
  9. K

    1795 Springfield

    A rifle Shoppe 1795 is always an option, but his stock for that model gun is used on several of his other patterns, and its almost a blank, the lock isn’t inlet and most inletting will need to be done. I have a Rifle Shoppe parts set for the first model Springfield 1795 Musket. In fact it is...
  10. K

    1795 Springfield

    Another option is to purchase a 1795 Springfield parts set from the Rifle Shoppe. They have several variations of the 1795 available. This is not for everyone. It will require a considerable investment of time to receive and build, and requires skill and experience to complete. But if you see...
  11. K

    1795 Musket

    I ordered a First Pattern 1795 Springfield Musket parts set from the Rifle Shoppe. It took 18 months to receive after ordering. Outstanding parts-- very accurately made. I haven't built it yet. I have a coupe of builds to finish before I start on the 1795. Bill M.
  12. K

    therifleshoppe?

    Flytrout, Don't flatter yourself. I doubt you have driven off 28 customers from TRS. The issues with TRS' delivery times have been well-known and most people have already made the decision as to whether to deal with TRS or not, without benefit of your input. As to TRS going out of business soon...
  13. K

    therifleshoppe?

    Well-put! Thank you. Bill M.
  14. K

    therifleshoppe?

    For what it's worth, my two parts kit orders were shipped on Fridays as I recall. My most recent order for a Mississippi Rifle breech section was shipped out the same day I called them and ordered it, which happened to be on a Monday. Bill M.
  15. K

    therifleshoppe?

    I swore I would no longer post in this thread-- it should have died a merciful death several dozen posts ago. But some of the mischaracterizations here need to be corrected. First, the Rifle Shoppe has always said they would charge your credit card when the order is ready to ship-- at least that...
  16. K

    therifleshoppe?

    Well, as has been repeatedly said, if you can't put up with the waits don't order from them. But I have ordered from them for various projects and try to plan my builds years into the future to accommodate my hobby and TRS's schedule. If you are looking for accurately, well-done parts for some...
  17. K

    therifleshoppe?

    Well, I guess I am one of the few who has been generally happy with the Rifle Shoppe. I build percussion and flint military arms and find their parts the most accurate and most like an original of any on the market. Yes, the waits can be long and I've done my share of complaining about it. But I...
  18. K

    therifleshoppe?

    At the risk of giving new life to this over-worked topic, I just wanted to report that I did receive my 1756 Long Land Brown Bess Parts Set from The Rifle Shoppe. It arrived complete and exactly as I ordered with English Walnut stock and assembled lock. I was particularly impressed with the...
  19. K

    Dunlop woods

    Agreed. I've used them for several musket stocks for my builds. They're the best. Highly recommended!! Bill M.
  20. K

    therifleshoppe?

    To those who question whether I will receive my TRS parts set--- when TRS has said that they are ready to ship my order, they have always done so. The problem is the long wait getting to that point. Since Mike Melot told me in the recent email that my order was now complete and would be shipped...
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