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    Help with my 17th century flintlock pistol

    Crown over V was commonly used as an early English proof (from 1670 to 1813) to indicate it had been viewed and proved by the London Gunmakers Company (under government charter). There are usually other marks as well, most often the barrel makers name or mark as well as Crown over GP. There...
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    Need help finding production date of this LeMat that came to my possession

    If my memory is right these only became available in the late 80;s or early 90's? I can't recall seeing any reproduction LeMats before then and I was a pretty active muzzle loader shooter in the 1970's and 80's (before wandering off into the milsurp world for a long while). I know when my...
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    Need help identifying a derringer

    I had one like it years ago. Mine was a 40 cal. Used a .390 ball and @ 10/15 grs powder iirc. Spanish made, smoothbore, decent quality and fun to shoot. I got it used, think it was imported in the 60's or early 70's.
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    Please help identify projectiles

    I would agree that D and E are slugs for shotguns. B and C look like Minie type projectiles for muzzle loaders. B is a traditional style Minie, C being a modern style and has not been sized or lubed. A could be a modern type Minie for 45 cal. ML rifles or possibly for reloading an old black...
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    Dixie Gun Works

    I've been buying from them for years. When I lived in Memphis I used to drive up to pick through the store, always found something I wanted. Other than the occasional part or accessory I haven't bought much from them in the last couple years. Of course, I haven't bought a lot elsewhere either...
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    Flintlock pistol ID

    I believe that is the importers mark for Markwell Arms. They were importers of various muzzle loading guns and kits in the 60's and 70's. They are still in business (or at least someone is using that name) but no longer marketing muzzle loaders. Most of the guns they sold back then were Spanish...
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    Adding some versatility with a Uberti 1858 Carbine

    I have one of those little carbines, really like it. Lots of fun and very accurate. Definitely want to keep the support hand back, it throws a lot of fire and a chain fire would be unpleasant (and likely dangerous if you let that hand get forward). I've never gotten peppered from the nipples but...
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    So how are you supposed to fill this powder canister?

    Funny, I've been shooting black powder since the mid 1970's and I've never had any issue with taking the 3 little screws out of a flask head to fill it. Never lost a screw, never had a problem putting the flask head back on and re-installing the screws. After reading some of these posts I must...
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    REMINGTON NEW ARMY BARREL REPLACEMENT QUESTION.

    Finding a barrel in the first place might be an issue. I've no idea what thread they used, it's possible a Uberti barrel might fit but I don't know for sure that they will. Gun Parts Co. (Numrich) lists Uberti barrels available for @ $150 used/$198 new. Haven't checked Dixie but they might have...
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    German Jaeger/Target Rifle!

    With those large sights I would suspect intended as a target rifle. Most likely using patched round ball though some target shooters did use various types of pointed bullets.
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    Pistol Identification

    Nice looking pistols. They kind of resemble the French 1822 Service pistol but with a different ram rod design. With the belt hooks I would tend to think Naval issue (or private purchase) as French cavalry pistols usually are without hooks. One is missing the swivel for the ramrod which I am...
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    Can someone identify the maker?

    I had a longer barreled version of this gun a few years ago. Had the same logo's on the tang. Never sure who made it but thought it might be some type of commemorative piece since the gearwheel and sword logo looked like one of the Spanish Arsenal logos. Thought the other mark was who actually...
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    percussion rifle I found laying around my dad's house

    Muzzle looks like a smoothbore, can't see anything that looks like rifling and thin barrel walls too. Odd front sight on it. The profile of the barrel (octagon to round) looks like an old Belgian shotgun I have but without the under rib for the ramrod. The front sight/hood looks like something...
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    inherited a mystery

    Pretty rough shape. Looks like some old military musket parts assembled into a home made stock. Lock plate shows signs that it was once flint. The cone in barrel conversion was one of the common methods used for conversions. Sideplate, sling swivel and trigger guard look like they may be re-used...
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    Identify this firearm

    I would suspect it was a "tourist" gun, made to be sold in the local bazaar as an "antique". At one time very common in the middle east and the Indian subcontinent. Probably still being sold in some areas. I have seen several similar "guns" brought back by US military vets. With the crown and...
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