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    Yet another question on Zouave type barrels

    For those in the know, as I mostly shoot RB, are the "artillery carbine" rifles capable of good accuracy? Talking hunting here. I know you are probably thinking "as accurate as the person behind the trigger." Feedback appreciated from those having experience with this type of rifle. Thanks
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    Zouave rifle barrel?

    Hi all, well I recently got a really great deal on a Navy Arms Zouave, or so I thought. (Was a great price though.) Anyway upon arrival of the rifle my initial inspection was "great, the bore is in great shape!" After removing the barrel for inspection and a good cleaning it showed its ugly...
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    Zouave cleaning?

    Probably beating a dead horse here, but how do you all clean your Zouave? Remove barrel or not? What is up with the search function; everytime I use it it comes up with a bunch of useless (for the most part) topics????????? Thanks all
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    1" GM drop in flint barrel for T/C?

    Are these no longer produced? I see they still have them for .50 cal. but none to be found in .58? Any ideas on where to find one? BTW, round ball twist. Hope this is the right place to post this question. Thanks
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    Lyman GPR lock

    So how are they? Any issues, good spark? What can you tell me? Thanks in advance
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    Darkening a T/C stock?

    I would like to darken the stock from a T/C rifle. I was wondering if it is possible to just stain over the existing finish to darken to taste? If so, any recommendations as to what would work best??? Thanks in advance
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    T/C stock finish and its removal

    Was not getting much info from gun builders section, thought I would try here. What type of finish does T/C use on its stocks and what is the best way to remove it? I've read that acetone is a good agent to use, is this the same as paint thinner (mineral spirits)? Appreciate any and all help...
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    T/C stock reworking

    Currently working on a complete "remodel" of my T/C. Does anyone know what type of wood T/C uses for their stocks? What kind of finish do they use and what is the best way to remove it? While I am here, what would work best as a finish; looking to get a dark finish, low gloss. Thanks in...
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    What about vintage back action locks?

    Wondering about late 1800's back action locks; or any back action lock for that matter. Is it normal for them to lack the half-cock notch or is this just the case in old locks?
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    Wierd!!!Snail arrangement,any ideas

    Hi everyone, recently picked up a deal at my local pawn shop. When I broke rifle down for pre-cleaning I noticed something I have never seen before and was hoping you all might have some ideas as to what I am looking at here. The barrel is 1" across the flats and has what appears to be the...
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    Pix (hopefully) .45 Pieper

    With any luck I have figured out this download stuff. Much THANKS to Ebiggs!
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    .45 Hawken by Henri Pieper

    Hey everyone, first off I appreciate the input I received about the "distance for pet load development." Now, I scored big time (I think) on a .45 Hawken by H.Pieper a Belgian builder between 1860 and 1908 from what I have been able to find anyway. Beautiful half stock, almost a cross of...
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    Distance for pet load development?

    Hey all, just curious; at what distance do "you" work up the rifles "pet load"? I am talking 50 to 58 cal., PRB. Kind of a mini-survey, if you will, wondering about the average so to speak. Thanks in advance!
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    Original Hawken Barrels Question

    Greetings all, just wondering, I heard somewhere that the barrels on the original Hawken Bros. rifles all had a 1/48" ROT. Does anyone know if this is indeed the case? If not, what ROT then and any facts on rifling depth and barrel length? Been thinking on building a Hawken and would like to...
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    Barrel rebore?

    Hi all, I don't do much posting here but this sight is great. Hope I am in the right category, what I am looking for are leads to where I might get my T/C factory .54 barrel with the QLA muzzle bored to a .58 slow twist for RB or is this even doable? Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks
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    3F in .58 rifle?

    I am sure I have seen it here before, but I just thought I would ask. Anyone useing 3F in their 58 rifles, RB, if so what kind of hunting loads are you useing and what kind of accuracy, say at 75 yards? Just curious, Thanks in advance.
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    GM .54 barrel report and ?

    Well despite having a nasty cold and the temps below freezing I had to give my first flinter a go. Sweeet! Although I had no grouping to speak of, which is natural for me, as I usually get the flinches on any new gun I shoot, and I only shot her a few times, it was great! No hangfires or...
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    Roundball: .54 TC barrel to smoothbore?

    Seems I lost my post somewhere, sorry Roundball, I wasn't real specific as to whether my GM barrel was smooth or rifled. Anyway how does your .54 smooth group prb? My original TC barrel has been sitting for several years now waiting for a good home; smoothbore maybe?
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    TC flint size?

    What size flint does the TC lock use; at TOW they have english flints for TC listed in two sizes- 3/4" by 3/4" and 5/8" by 3/4"--any recommendations?
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    BIG Thanks & GM Barrel vent liners

    First off a BIG THANK YOU to all that have been of help to me here, and to alot of others for the informative topics. I never thought I would go flint (percussion for about 20 years now) but after being on this site for a comparatively short time I am making an attempt at flint; parts are...
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