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  1. K

    Top Shot's

    I've been watching several episodes of Top Shot season 4 and have a problem with some of the info given on some guns. For instance, the host states that the Kentucky flintlock pistol got that name because they were so popular in that state and that they were used from the F&I War all the way...
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    Meaning of "hc/pc"?

    I'm guessing it means "historically correct/period correct". I hate to think folks on here on referring to "politically correct". Just wanting to get terminology straight. Another term I learned recently is "farb". In all the events I went to in the past I never heard that one before. However, I...
  3. K

    Furniture metals & barrel finishes?

    Let's say 1740s-1770s, which furniture metal was more commonly used on civilian smoothbores, such as an English fowler or fusil de chasse? Also, were most new barrels in the white and left to naturally rust/brown, or browned by the builder, or blued? I've been shooting a long time, but have...
  4. K

    Muzzleloader or modern?

    This is actually a muzzleloader question: For those who do any level of "prepping", how many of you keep a significant supply of muzzleloading fixins' on hand? Also what guns would you rely on? I love my modern guns, but if it came down to it, what muzzleloader would you be the most dependent on?
  5. K

    More browning help

    What am I doing wrong or need to do differently? My barrel has been hanging in the most humid bathroom in the house, I've been using Laurel Mt Forge solution on it for 3 days, and it still isn't developing the rich brown finish I was hoping for. :confused: Right now it looks like a thin, pale...
  6. K

    Browning the breech plug?

    My rifle has a one piece, machined, hooked breech plug/drum. I'm about to start browning my barrel and was assuming I'd brown the plug assembly right along with it. Is this the best procedure? Also what about the sights? I installed a buckhorn rear and silver front. The plain metal of the...
  7. K

    Salt pork

    Does anyone have any historical reference to the use of salt pork. I know meats were heavily salted to help them keep. Salt pork is readily available at the grocery store and seems like a good historical foodstuff. Tastes good too.
  8. K

    Suttlers for braziers?

    Where did you get your brazier? I've seen them at Panther Primitives and James Townsend, but can't find anyone else online that sells them. :confused:
  9. K

    Converting to flint?

    I have a generic ("Markwell") percussion plains rifle probably built in the 1970's. I'm thinking about converting it to flint, but I'm not sure of how much work it will take or if it's worth the effort. Is this a task I'd be able to do myself? I do have woodworking experience, but not much with...
  10. K

    Opportunity

    I may have an opportunity to get a young girl hooked. My 19 year old son likes this girl whose mom doesn't want guns in the house. I don't think she dislike them, but is just afraid of having one. The dad/husband likes guns and wants one, but respects his wife's wishes. Anyway, my son wants to...
  11. K

    Anvils and forges

    Maybe this has been discussed before. Where can I find an anvil of usable size (50#?) that won't break the bank? I saw a farriers catalog that wanted about $10/pound for new anvils. I can't pay $500! :shocked2: Where can I get/how can I build a forge that I can move with a pickup or van?
  12. K

    Texian MArket Days

    Spent all day Saturday at the Texian Market Days at the George Ranch Historical Park south of Richmond, TX. COOL! This is an annual event with seperate areas for 1830s, 1860s, 1890s, and 1930s. The wife and I are already putting next year's event on the calendar to participate in the 1830's...
  13. K

    Hello from Houston

    I'm getting back into the game after being out of it for a while. The smell of smoke never quite leaves the bloodstream! :grin:
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