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  1. M

    Anyone shooting old time flintlocks such as M1795, Brown Bess etc,...

    I shoot my original Nepalese Bess all the time. Never had any issues. I have modern reproductions I shoot also but I do like my originals.
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    1850's John Brown Underhammer Rifle

    How do I get the "Muzzle Blast" Magazine
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    1850's John Brown Underhammer Rifle

    8 Bore, You said that some H/A underhammers use different nipples. Is the H/A referring to Hopkins/ Allen style? And what is the difference between the two types of nipples? I am new to the underhammer scene. Thank you so much
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    1850's John Brown Underhammer Rifle

    I took the under hammer to the range to after I did the modifications and it shot well. I zero it with three shots and followed that with a four shot group. The little flash guard worked well. You can see it hiding the hammer.
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    Front sight/how to?

    My old eyes are having the same issue. I use the disk on my glasses, the Bic on my front sight, use a front sight hood and shoot with both eyes open. I have a real issue seeing the target at 100yds. So I think my next course of action is shooting glasses.
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    1850's John Brown Underhammer Rifle

    I found the problem that is causing the debris. The frame around the nipple is not touching the bottom of the barrel like it should. There is a small gap that is allowing debris to come out. I made a small flash guard that should work. I will post pictures later
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    1850's John Brown Underhammer Rifle

    50 yds
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    1850's John Brown Underhammer Rifle

    I took the underhammer to the range yesterday and was pleased with the results. I did not adjust the front sight at the range but you can see how well a rifle from the 1850s can shoot. The one thing I need to do is add a flash cup.This will stop the debris from the cap from hitting me on the cheek.
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    John Brown, Fremont NH Gunsmith research.

    Good Day All, I recently picked up an underhammer rifle that seller said was made by John Brown of Fremont NH. I have been looking for examples of his work and any other info. I have found the usual info about his house in Fremont, where he was born, his business and his sons. What I cannot find...
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    1850's John Brown Underhammer Rifle

    I could not find any photos of an rear sight adjuster so I made one on my lathe. It will do for now until I get the correct one.
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    1850's John Brown Underhammer Rifle

    Good news guys, The seller said the bore was rated at approx 80%. Well I cleaned the bore and was pleased to see a pristine bore. The rifle does appear to be correct for the New Hampshire rifles of the time. This will be a nice shooter.
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    1850's John Brown Underhammer Rifle

    Looking at the rear sight tang you see a metal plate with a small hole that slides up and down when you loosen the screw on the side. Could the elevation rod be a stationary support or is the sliding plate a coarse adjustment? If I can find a photo of the rod I can make one on my metal lathe.
  13. M

    1850's John Brown Underhammer Rifle

    It is missing an elevation rod and I do not know what one looks like. Can you help?
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    1850's John Brown Underhammer Rifle

    Good Day All, I recently picked up a new addition to my collection and thought I would share it with you. . It is an 1850's Fremont NH John Brown Underhammer rifle. The seller says it is a .40 cal and is a very heavy rifle. I have not received it yet but I do have pictures. It is missing the...
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    Unusual Side Hammer Rifle

    An associate of mine posted on another forum with an idea on the origins of this rifle. I thought it was pretty funny so I decided to share it with you. Heelerau wrote: I wonder if it was in fact made by a backwoods gunsmith, it has for me a rather agricultural look.It is well made...
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