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    Making a blunderbuss

    I want to make a blunderbuss that is accurate to the British Navy blunderbusses. I am planning on making the barrel myself. Can someone give me dimensions of the flare of the barrel? Robert
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    1842 Springfield kit

    I want to build an 1842 Springfield musket, but the only kit I can find is TRS. Is there any other kits out there? Also if I go with TRS, are the barrels proofed or is that something I have to do?
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    Target range CT

    I am very close to being able to fire my Springfield musket for the first time and I’m looking for a place to fire it. Ideally an outdoor range. I’m in Hartford County, CT. Any places around?
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    Colonial militia rifles

    I’m looking into 1770s
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    Colonial militia rifles

    I have finished my first flintlock kit and enjoyed the process of it. I want to make a flintlock rifle that is period correct for the New England town and state militias. I know that they probably had different makers make rifles, but I know that they were all pretty similar. What kits are out...
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    Making historic round ball mold

    For some reason, I find it easier to visualize a part by removing material. I can see it with a forging, but getting the material to move in the right direction is the issue.
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    Making historic round ball mold

    I want to make a round ball mold for my musket. I know I need a cherry for the cavity which isn’t a problem as I can machine one. The issue is with the mold itself. I don’t really do much blacksmithing anymore and I don’t know how to start. Any advice?
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    1795 Springfield

    Thanks for the suggestions. I did go with the pedersoli kit. I have a question in regards to its ammunition. It says it’s a 69 caliber, but my understanding is you use a smaller ball for it. What size are people using? I’d like to also make a musket ball mold for it so if anyone has a good...
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    1795 Springfield

    I want to make a 1795 Springfield musket as my first muzzleloader. Are there any kits for it? I know the rifle shoppe sells one, but I haven’t been able to talk to someone there
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    Hello from CT

    Hello. I am a toolmaker by trade and woodworker by hobby. I’ve always had an interest in muzzleloaders and I want to build one
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