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    It happened again today at the public range...........

    Don’t forget “Last of the Mohicans” and Hawkeye’s silk patch fir extra distance.
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    Springfield Armory National Historic Site Visit

    Excellent photos! Thank you so much for sharing.
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    Do you display your flintlock or other guns in your home

    I would love to display my ML’s. I have many if not all of the same concerns as all have mentioned previously. So, they stay wrapped up in their cases until I put on my uniform or head out to the range. If my boys end up not wanting my ML’s when I’m gone, then I believe I’ll leave them to my...
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    What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

    Soooo, not sure this applies here. 17 members of the North Texas Color Guard Command, Sons of the American Revolution, posted colors for a USCIS Naturalization Ceremony at UTD. 1 American Flag, 1 Texas state flag and nearly 15 muskets. Best guarded flags in the country!!!
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    Where to buy flints in UK?

    Have you discovered Henry Krank yet? I have not looked at his prices, but his web/site does have a lot of black powder, muzzleloading supplies. Including replacement locks and lock parts, when they are in stock.
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    What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

    While participating in grave marking ceremony for American Revolutionary War, War of 1812 and Citizen of the Republic of Texas, James Lemmon, I was also able to participate with the Color Guard firing a musket salute. My Pennsylvania long rifle was loud & proud.
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    Cleaning

    Hi, I'd like to see your thoughts on using baby wipes to swab out your barrel after shooting? they are soft, pre-moistened, usually contain a mild soap and some alcohol. Also easy to carry.
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    lock lubrication

    What is your preferred lubrication for internal and external lock parts?
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    Pedersoli 1766 Charleville lock tuning completed.....finally!

    Howdy, I own a model 1768 Charleville. I believe it was manufactured in India or Pakistan. I was experiencing many of the same problem as PluggedNickel. Actually, my lock froze and stayed at half cock. I am too naive to begin to attempt the repairs outlined here. so I removed the lock and mailed...
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    How do you store your flints?

    Made a flint wallet from scraps of old leather. It also has a pocket large enough to store my brush and vent pick.
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    Drop-in Bore Light

    I use glow in the dark, flourescent, bracelets. They don't light up the night, but do pretty good down a barrel. About 8" long, sold almost anywhere toys or crafts are sold.
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    Newbie looking for advice

    Welcome! Once you settle on the muzzleloader you want, I might suggest the "18th Century Small Artms Manual" produced by the National Parks Service"http://npshistory.com/publications/battlefield/hwp/18th-century-small-arms-manual-fd.pdf as a very good guide to become familiar with your gun and...
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    Charleville lock

    Gus, That is absolutely correct. I am speaking about the bridle screw. Thanks for the diagram. Dan
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    Charleville lock

    Hi Gus, Thanks for responding. The screw I was referring to as the tumbler screw is the interior screw. It is hard to see in the photo, but the sear spring is complete. Dan
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    A Brief Tour of a Really Good Musket Lock

    Hi Dave, Thanks for your response and analysis. I am not mechanically inclined, I beieve I understand most of what you are telling me. I do not possess the knowledge or tools to perform the work that this lock needs I have never done any work on the lock besides cleaning and oiling. And...
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