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    Can You Name the Lock Maker?

    Any suggestions as to difinitive resource books for gun locks?
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    Lewis & Clark Rifle Found?

    I have heard it said that when Lewis went to Harpers Ferry, he picked up one of the rifles, steppeed out the back door of the facility, and killed a buck at 100 yards. Has anyone else heard this story.... I am looking for documentation ..... its a neat story to tell when I pull the rifle out.
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    Charge Burns, Nothing Happend

    In 1999 I had a Pedersoli Pennsylvania Flintlock. Miss that rifle. The first time using it something similar happened. I assumed it happened to others periodically. Only time it happened to me.
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    Flintlock Era Phrases

    These are flintlock phrases my grandfather used.... Anyone have any to add? Lock, Stock, and Barrel.... ”“Muskets and rifles were traded by component, or complete. .... Go Off Half Cocked ”“Taking action before fully readied . Flintlocks sometimes malfunction in this manner ..... usually...
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    1804 Harpers Ferry

    I currently reside in Wapakoneta OH. My stomping ground is the Miami Valley, from Mason up to Auglaize County.
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    1804 Harpers Ferry

    I am not currently part of a group. I like what Craig Fisher does with the first regiment, but I want to portray militia.
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    1804 Harpers Ferry

    I am in Wapakoneta Ohio.
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    3F / 4F

    Does the pressure concern hold true whether you are firing a round ball or firing without?
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    1804 Harpers Ferry

    My goal is to reenact War of 1812. Aligned with that, I just purchased a used repro 1804 Harpers Ferry. How do I determine the correct amount of powder to put in the barrel. Although I have little personal flintlock experience, I have been around many who tell me by the sound. I know the...
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    3F / 4F

    Why does it matter whether I use 3F or 4F powder in the pan and or barrel. What happens if I just use one or the other.
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