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    Sphinx Nose and Cannon Fire

    I am not sure where else to put this question so forgive me if there is a better place on this forum. I have on and off researched the story that Napoleon's forces were responsible for blasting off the Nose from the Sphinx as it was reported that his forces used the nose as a target for cannon...
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    Mortar Need

    While I own a small cannon (1.125 inch bore) and use it to make a good boom, I have always really wanted a Mortar. Per advice found here I have been drooling over the offerings at Hern Iron Works. I like the Coehorn and the Spanish Howitzer a lot! Both have a 2 and 1/4 inch bore. I fully...
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    Calculating Velocity Using Black Powder

    I have researched many "calculators" and none of them seem to provide VELOCITY of a round ball when the size of ball and amount of black powder are the knowns. Most seem to have a 1400 FPS Velocity and all they "calculate" is ENERGY. But, I want Velocity. Specifically a .570 lead round ball...
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    Center Hammer "Muff" Flintlocks

    [/img] [/img] I am fascinated with the center hammer flintlock pistol as depicted in the two images above. (The second image is from Roy Stroh, expert gun builder from Georgia). Does anyone know where I can get books or detailed assembly drawings or detailed information on the center hammer...
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    Twigg Muff Pistol Build

    Okay I am celebrating. I finally received the parts from The Rifle Shoppe for my Twigg Muff Pistol, 45 caliber [/img]. I am happy with overall quality yet as everyone else here has posted aghast at how poorly they provide delivery when promised. I waited 11 months for this and was told six...
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    Pistol Stocks- A Wood Source

    I am looking for a US source for pistol stocks. Something like this--- [/img] I cannot find any wood stocks at any of the typical sites in the US that have the really sloped grip. I do not want to pay $125 each, tho. Any info is much appreciated.
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    Tapping Barrel For Breech Plug

    I have looked high and low and bought several books with titles that clearly indicate they are "gun building - muzzleloaders" and the part about the breech plug says---Unscrew breech plug etc etc and then how to RE-insatll it!!! I want advice on procedures to TAP a barrel, make a breech plug...
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    Flintlock/Boxlock Muff Pistol

    Well, it looks like I may need to build my own small boxlock/flintlock muff pistol. Does anyone know of a source for very small boxlock/flintlock assemblies. This would be for a muff pistol, so we are talking small. (I do not want a percussion lock). Thanks, guys!
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    First Cannon

    I am suddenly the owner of a 25 inch long overall (with 20.5 inch long bore)barreled cannon. It has no carriage. It may have been a swivel gun. It came from a woman whose husband inherited it and he fixed it up 40 years ago and shot it off every 4th of July in a local town. (I am in Finger Lakes...
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    Shooting The Blunderbuss

    This weekend I just wanted to make some smoke and big boom so I took my four bore blunderbuss out to the woods and played with various loads on a big rotted stump. The fourteen 50 caliber round balls and 2 ounces of number 6 birdshot over 130 grains of 3F black powder was mighty impressive...
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    Pedersoli Harpers Ferry Pistol Ramrod

    I have a 58 caliber Pedersoli Harpers Ferry Pistol. I refinished the wood and now I love this pistol. The problem is --- one day the car door closed on the Ramrod. I bought a new dowl and tried to make my own Ramrod without a lathe (I'm lathe-less) and the results were less than desireable. I...
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    Making Knives

    I have always wanted to make knives and I finally just went ahead and bought some scales and blades and sheaths and accessories from Track Of The Wolf. Can anyone suggest other sources for knife making components? Or kits? Also, any recommended books? I will most likely buy blades, not make...
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    54 Cal Round Ball Penetration Test

    I've been wanting to do some penetration testing with my 54 Cal Lyman Trade using pure lead round balls. I set up two rows of bales of heavy wet Hay then behind it set up two layers of rough cut (therefore TRUE) 2 inch by 8 inch boards. I tested at 50 yards and using 90 grains of 3F behind a...
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    Powder Comparison

    I am curious about the difference in velocity and even felt recoil between 3F, 2F and 1F. For example. I read in the SPF manual that the same amount of 3F compared to 2F in a 50 caliber for example delivers in the range of 100-200 FPS faster. What about felt recoil? What is 100 grains of 3F...
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    4 Bore ROUND BALL

    I just finished making a 4 gauge Blunderbuss and although I will primarily shoot shot, I do want to TRY a round ball. The bore is 1.050 Diameter so I want a round ball that I could patch and I am thinking anything from .995 and up to 1.02 would work. I do NOT want to BUY a MOLD and make my own...
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    4 Bore Blunderbuss Update

    Just give you guys an update-- I am just about to drill the flash hole for my 4 Bore Blunderbuss build. And will be loading it up with Powder later TODAY!!! It is basically done except for that, and I haven't stained the wood yet. But I wanted to "fire" it after I got it all basically done and...
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    4 Bore Mold or Balls

    I'm looking for a 4 bore round ball, or a mold for same. It should be about 1.056", and yes the RB should weigh a quarter pound...
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    Big Balls

    Anyone know where I can get 11 gauge, 10 gauge, or 4 gauge round balls? I have scoured the internet adn can find NONE. Ballistic Products has 8 gauge (for whatever reason) but not any of the lead round ball sized I am seeking. Or Molds for the above? Thanks, guys.
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    4 Gauge Round Ball

    Anyone have any experience or insights into a practical load to shoot a 4 gauge round ball in a flintlock? It would only be for putting holes in paper (big holes, heehee), not hunting, so it would be for fun and smoke and noise, not penetration in game. So powder amount I would imagine could be...
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    Build A Blunderbuss

    I have researched making my own Blunderbuss gun as well as researching what is available out there for reasonable dollars ($500 range or less), and I can't seem to find quality parts or a kit for a Blunderbuss. The Blunderbuss guns already made like the two from Loyalists seem okay but I'd...
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