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    1861 Springfield replica identification

    Hey all need some help as to who may have manufactured this rifle. I’ve attached a photo of pretty much the only barrel marks except a simple 1861 and “Cabelas” on the upper barrel and the bottom reads Cal 58-3 1/2 drams black powder only. From what I gathered online BD looks like a date code...
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    TC Hawken barrel condition

    Thanks for the input. I tried running a brush down the bore and I’m getting flakes out of it so it might clean up good. Problem though is that nipple channel looks almost impossible to scrub clean. I think I’m going to take it back and ask for a lower price or if they won’t budge just return it.
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    TC Hawken barrel condition

    Hey guys, I accidently stumbled on a used TC 50 cal Hawken percussion rifle for a unreal price under $350. Rifle is in excellent condition externally and looked like it was very well cared for. It was not a kit but a manufactured rifle with a 125,000s era serial number. The place I got it didn't...
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    What if any difference? Dixie vs. Pedersoli ...

    I did ask. Werent really helpful. Said it's just the same one as the original....I'm still skeptical about it though.
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    What if any difference? Dixie vs. Pedersoli ...

    I called Dixie gun works today to ask them the difference between the Dixie/Pedersoli and just the standard Pedersoli M1861 Springfield. All they said was Pedersoli made that gun specifically for them. However it still leaves some unanswered questions. Funny how it’s cheaper for them but cost a...
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    What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

    Finally able to order #10 Remington caps from Cabelas for store pick up. (saves on hazmat shipping) been waiting for a year to find any. Last month I checked out a few gun shops when I visited Arizona and this one store had an employee say good luck. percussion cap guns are dinosaurs and all...
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    Overpriced sellers

    Not just guns but even something simple like bbq grills. Guy selling an almost new grill for $350 that sat in a shed for five years but hey it’s normally $400 (today) so you’re getting a deal. Truth is he bought that grill five years ago for $275……greedy people taking advantage of the inflation…..
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    1861 Springfield replica

    Well I went back for a second look and I must have been in another world. I was wrong about the lock plate. It said 1864 Springfield then Navy arms at the bottom of the plate. The only other clearly visible marking I could find was 021 on top of the barrel by the hammer. Unfortunately the cup...
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    1861 Springfield replica

    Appreciate the information. I looked up the 1863 Zouave. Did they all come with some brass fixtures? The rifle I saw had zero brass on it. Had 1863 stamped with the eagle and Springfield on the lock plate. I’ll have to go back for that second look and look for more markings.
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    1861 Springfield replica

    I’ve been looking for a quality replica to shoot and I either find they are quite spendy or hard to find. Well I walked into this gun shop today and behold I came across a replica that was built 1950/60s time frame. The owner of the shop was saying Navy arms was the importer but not the...
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    Muzzleloading in Lexington

    Hey all. I’ve spent my entire life in the western half of the country from ND/TX and west. I’m visiting Lexington, KY in a couple weeks. Anyone know any shops around the area that specifically deals with muzzleloading that are worth checking out? During my time out there I plan on driving up...
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    Looking for some guidance here

    I've held out this long without getting anything yet until recently. I actually just checked out Midsouth and they had the 54 cal non kit version in stock. I pulled the trigger and bought it. I checked some other sites out and others such as midway had them as well but were more expensive. So if...
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    Looking for some guidance here

    Thanks for that but I had already called them earlier this week to verify they had it in stock as it’s always questionable these days. They confirmed it was not and their last gun was already spoken for.
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    Looking for some guidance here

    Thank you for everyone’s responses. I’ll need to take a look again at my options. I’m definitely looking to find one to start out with so just target shoot. I also am interested in the historical aspect of it. I really like to own a 1860s Springfield as well as a flintlock someday.
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    Looking for some guidance here

    I’m new to muzzleloading and I want to start out with a pistol. I’ve been going back and forth between brands and I’ve concluded a Lyman plains pistol might be a good fit for me. I saw the traditions ones and they are available but some have had quality control issues with them. For the Lyman...
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