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  1. Schaps

    Traditions vest pocket derringer

    I used a .30 airgun pellet with a patch. no problems. The gun is mostly for the fun and good looks. It’s a piece of history. i lost mine and am desperately looking to purchase another. Top price offered if anyone out there is wiling to sell theirs
  2. Schaps

    Dumb cap and ball mistake - advice needed

    Two balls in the same chamber of a revolver is a new one! simple fix: remove nipples, dunk the entire cylinder in a tub of hot water, fill chamber with oil to flush out or deactivate all black powder, screw a simple corkscrew into the ball from the front / exit side of the chamber. Pull out...
  3. Schaps

    Denatured Alcohol

    The cheapest alcohol will work. No fuss.
  4. Schaps

    Ballistol is top notch... not!

    I thought that’s part of the fun being here?
  5. Schaps

    Percussion or Flintlock?

    As with the OP, my curiosity is what got me hooked on ML in all its shapes and size. Part of that is the unanswerable issue of the SHTF scenario. In my opinion, the only firearm variant before the matchlock will be the flintlock.For that reason, and because of its esthetically appealing...
  6. Schaps

    Advise on Pedersoli 1859 Sharps Infantry model

    Changed my mind on the Pedersoli 1859. Ordered an Enfiield 2 Bandes Chiappa 1858 instead 564.17 Euros inc delivery to France.
  7. Schaps

    Advise on Pedersoli 1859 Sharps Infantry model

    i too have been looking to buy a Pedersoli 1859 infantry 54 because I’m attracted to the interesting breech loading tech. Being a newbie at the game, I’m surprised at how unreliable the Sharps seems to be just to get it to fire off! Am I mistaken? Is it possible to get the Pedersoli repro to...
  8. Schaps

    Black Powder, Is there a shortage?

    75 15 10
  9. Schaps

    Percussion caps and powders out of stock

    To each his own. Knowledge is power.
  10. Schaps

    Percussion caps and powders out of stock

    1.https://sharpshooter-22lr-reloader.myshopify.com/products/11-percussion-cap-maker. He produces an excellent product line 2. learn how to make your own caps and primer compounds.
  11. Schaps

    Old new guy in NC

    Happy powder days to you from an expat in Switzerland
  12. Schaps

    Ballistol Warning

    Try hot water and dish soap
  13. Schaps

    Shooting shot from rifled muzzleloaders ( with mixed results )

    Just a thought; wouldn’t the shot destroy the rifling in the barrel?
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