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    If you could have an original.........

    Not a problem. Joseph or John Manton.
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    Getting a flintlock pistol.......

    Enjoy and send pics.
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    Merry Christmas

    Merry Christmas!
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    Spring vices: do I need more than one?

    Dixey Gun Works gets their frizzen springs from Peter Dyson in the UK. Dixie was out of stock and I bought it there. Nice people.
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    Restore A Flintlock Pistol

    None taken.
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    Restore A Flintlock Pistol

    Thanks and thanks to everyone who has contributed.
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    Restore A Flintlock Pistol

    All good questions. I wish I could show you the pistol. Both sides of the pistol are identical in terms of shading. It is just the very tip that is separated by a vertical line from the stock is a dull brown on one side and black on the other side. This end piece is well delineated by this...
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    Restore A Flintlock Pistol

    On one side the end of the stock that supports the barrel is the correct black (horn?) tip. The other side is brown. What I suspect is that when the barrel was browned this end section was browned as well. I do not want to remove the brown on this end if I am going to remove (ruin) the finish of...
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    This screw won't budge!

    Do have a drill press?
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    Restore A Flintlock Pistol

    Iodine? Wow that's good to know.
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    Restore A Flintlock Pistol

    Thanks!
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    Restore A Flintlock Pistol

    Now that I know what it is I am keeping the last item on the right. Sorry. Paul
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    Restore A Flintlock Pistol

    If any one would like the left 3 items I'll mail them to you no charge. PM me with your address if interested. BTW I want to take this moment to thank every one for taking the time to help me.
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    Restore A Flintlock Pistol

    The John Manton ramrod has the brass end (top). In the second picture the John Manton is on the right. Can you point out what you see?
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    Restore A Flintlock Pistol

    I am sorry for the passing of your wife. I will search for your tutorial.
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