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    Pietta Disappointment

    All the hand assembly and fine tuning wont center the bore in the barrel. Maybe some machinist/operator skilled labor lost post covid. That rear sight!! That was just awful. I am not making this up. I was seriously shopping. I do get your warning. Pietta seems to get a lot of love on the...
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    Pietta Disappointment

    I visited a Cabelas today and on a whim decided to take a serious look at the Pietta 1858 cap ball with adjustable sights. As my title suggests I was very disappointed. First and worst was the rear sight. It might have been painted aluminum, but I am pretty sure, 99%, it was painted zinc. Aka...
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    Help forming US 1816 Musket frizzen spring

    Well, I hardened and annealed the spring, without any bending. I was worried it might be too loose. No worry there. It is very strong. I mean very. Thanks, Sam.
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    Help forming US 1816 Musket frizzen spring

    This maybe a better photo (full disclosure 1812 spring on an 1840 lock):
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    Help forming US 1816 Musket frizzen spring

    I have determined this frizzen spring will need to be hardened and annealed. I started with a casting of spring steel which I will assume is 6150. I have all the temperature requirements from the ASME website. What I dont know, is how much of a set this spring will take on after initial...
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    Screw specs for US M1840 lock

    I placed an order with S&S. I wont say business as usual, but; they are back online and taking calls. I did not push for any advise or technical info. That was out of respect for the loss mentioned in post 5.
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    Screw specs for US M1840 lock

    I now have enough material in hand to conclude, with reasonably confidence, all the lock screws are 25 tpi !
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    Screw specs for US M1840 lock

    Oh my, that is bad news. Very sorry.
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    Screw specs for US M1840 lock

    Thank you Ric, I will do that. I found 1/4-25 taps at Brownell. That seems to be right and its a start. Nothing yet on 10-26 taps.
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    Screw specs for US M1840 lock

    I am attempting to re-convert a US 1840 musket from percussion back to flint. The gun has been shortened 6" and I plan to leave it short. I never did this before, but; I am going to learn or go down in flames trying. I am stripping the lock and in trouble already. The Bridle screw broke of...
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    CLOSED Percussion .32 or .36 rifle

    Thompson Center made a Cherokee and Seneca rifle. Near identical guns with slightly different trim package. The caliber wre 32,36 and 45. The lightest gun (and most popular and most versatile) was the 45. That was due to keeping the barrel OD the same and boring larger hole. It has a short...
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    Dragoon vs 1860 Army?

    The main use of these guns on this forum is gun club activity and it actually does not matter which 44 you shoot at the club if you load the same 23 grains FFF. Get what puts a smile on your face. The difference only matters if you actually use these guns, as guns, as was the origional...
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    what is considered a good collection of BP revolvers

    Ah CSA, You got me thinking. Dangerous thing. One of the Uberti Colts (branded colt) in a wood case would something to consider. I would be reluctant to shoot that. It would be a nice item to leave out on the coffee table when company stopped over. I would be leaning toward a Dragoon...
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    what is considered a good collection of BP revolvers

    I dont have anywhere near a full collection or assortment of cap and ball revolvers. If I did in order or prference: 1. I had a Walker and let it go. I currently have a 3rd model Dragoon. The Dragoon is a much better gun, the Walker has a tad more wow factor. The Dragoon is a great gun...
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    New perdersoli results

    I see 6 holes in the target for 3 shots. I am just getting started with RB in a 50cal TC and wonder if I you are showing 3 shots in one hole or the other 3 holes.
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