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  1. Ranger 1755

    Wobbeling Hammer

    Get a ball bearing larger than the square hole. Clamp the hammer with the ball bearing against the square hole in a vise and tighten. Repeat for the other side. The ball will equally bulge all four sides in on the hole and this will fix the problem.
  2. Ranger 1755

    F and I carbines

    I am researching F and I carbines for a future build. It is documented that the 1744 carbine for horse, as modified in 1748 and the 1756 artillery carbine were in North America during the conflict. What I am looking for is primary source documentation to "rifled carbines" that is mentioned in...
  3. Ranger 1755

    Rogers rangers musket photos please?

    My Stand of Arms for my Ranger impression, right from the book....OF SORTS FOR PROVINCIALS
  4. Ranger 1755

    Rogers rangers musket photos please?

    I feel compelled to comment here. There was / is no such thing as a "Ranger Musket". Have been a ranger living history person now for 40 years, found no evidence of it. In the early days, rangers were paid a bounty to bring a firearm from home as well as a good blanket, but that didn't last...
  5. Ranger 1755

    Lyman Great Plains Pistol Screw

    Hello all, I have an older Great Plains pistol I built from a kit around 35 / 40 years ago. The head of the lock bolt / screw broke off. Trying to find a replacement. The shank measures around .154 but does not match up with any of my inch or metric dies. Does anyone know what size it is, have...
  6. Ranger 1755

    corn cooker

    Horn spoons can be had from various 18th and 19th century sutlers. Folding knives are around as well, depending on the period you portray. They differed a little in size and shape so do a little research before buying.
  7. Ranger 1755

    corn cooker

    I have always used a period correct (depending on the era) tin cup for all my cooking and drinking needs. This is the easiest, least expensive and historically accurate way to go. Combined with a horn spoon, medium size twisted wire fork and small / medium folding common soldiers knife, you can...
  8. Ranger 1755

    Flintlock jaw pad - lead

    I have used lead flashing for years and will swear by it. I got a piece of roof flashing sheet and cut the size I need with scissors, fold it in half and V notch it to clear the frizzen screw. The lead flashing is available in good hardware stores and the big box stores.
  9. Ranger 1755

    CT group

    Hi, I live in central CT and own acreage in the North West corner, I would be interested in some primitive matches. Retired here so any day is fine, thanks
  10. Ranger 1755

    FOR SALE John Bergmann custom long rifle

    Hi, John checked his records and the rifle was built in early / mid 1990. The date and rifle number are on the bottom barrel flat although I have never removed the barrel.
  11. Ranger 1755

    FOR SALE John Bergmann custom long rifle

    I spoke with John and it was #251 of the guns he built, I will find out the year.
  12. Ranger 1755

    FOR SALE John Bergmann custom long rifle

    Sometimes my plans for life changes
  13. Ranger 1755

    FOR SALE John Bergmann custom long rifle

    The rifle is a museum level piece
  14. Ranger 1755

    FOR SALE John Bergmann custom long rifle

    Custom one of a kind long rifle by master builder John Bergmann. The gun is number 251 made by him. It has a 54 caliber, 46 inch swamped and flared barrel by Hoyt with a 1 in 70 twist, AAA grade maple stock with uniform curl from butt plate to nose cap. Raised relief carving behind cheek rest...
  15. Ranger 1755

    FOR SALE BRITISH WALL GUN FOR SALE

    This is a Rifle Shop components package completed as the early 1738 model with all the tear drop moldings on the lock panels and tang. Lock is marked JORDAN 1744, gun is approximately 6 feet long with a 54 inch barrel in 1 inch caliber. Diameter of barrel at breech is around 2 inches and 1 1/2...
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