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    Help in Identifying Builder

    Forty caliber Custom flintlock, German silver trim, browned lock, triggers and barrel. I bought it from a Fort Hood soldier in Texas that was shipping out to Afghanistan about ten years ago that said it was left to him by his dad and was from a custom maker in Tennessee or Kentucky. He said it...
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    Legal Question Black Powder

    Due to age, eyes and an on going divorce I will be getting out of Black Powder shooting. Can I legally sell what powder I have on hand, trade it or give it away? Not wanting any troubles to come up later. Thanks,
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    Texas Shooters

    I need to ask some questions of some of you Texas guys. I am a mid sixties guy that has been out of black powder shooting for some time and will be moving away from the ranch. I need to know if there is a gun shop that takes consignments or trade days somewhere in Central Texas. I am in the...
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    Looking for Hornady #0 Buckshot

    Does anyone know of any place that still has Hornady #0 Buckshot for sale? Thanks, ET :idunno:
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    Elephant Powder ???

    I just obtained several pounds of Elephant in 2F and 3F powders. Do I need to adjust my loads for the change in brand from Goex? Anyone have any experience with this powder? Thanks, ET :idunno:
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    Veteran;s Arms Kentucky Pistol

    Can anyone tell me anything about this pistol? http://www.veteranarms.com/ReproductionMuzzleloadersandFlintlocks/Kentucky-Pistol.html Is is sound, junk, ok? I was thinking of one for for a shotgun pistol for snakes and small game on the trail. Thanks for you knowledge or opinion, ET :idunno:
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    Black Powder, Fox Squirrels and White Smoke

    Here is a link to a squirrel hunt story on my blog this week. I thought you might enjoy reading it. ET :idunno: http://wildedtx.blogspot.com/2012/01/black-powder-fox-squirrels-and-white.html
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    Information wanted on Half Stock Rifle

    Can any of you tell me anything about this mint condition rifle I just picked up? It has none of the usual black powder warnings etc. on the barrel. It is stamped A. Uberti & C. Gardone V. T. Italy. It is a half stock .50 caliber plains rifle of high quality with bright luster blue job and...
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    Flintlock Dilemmas and Wants

    I have been looking for a small caliber flintlock for some time now and have run across a few deals but none were really just what I want. I really want a .36 but would settle for a .32 or .40. I want around a 36 inch barrel or just a little shorter. I would like something that looks like a...
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    Lock Identification Help?

    I have a custom Vincent rifle made over 25 years ago. The ohio style lock has no marks except for a small circle with a D inside the circle stamped on the inside of the plate. Is it a Davis or something else. The lock that Davis makes of that style right now has a different screw arangement...
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    Help with Lock Identification

    Can anyone tell me what lock this is, who makes it and/or where I can get one. Thanks, Wild Ed
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    Rifle Purchase Advice Needed

    Can some of you flintlock shooters tell me anything about the style, type, authentic, good or bad about this rifle? All I know is it is a .45 caliber Douglas barrel in very good condition, builder in unknown. I have a chance to pick it up for $500.00. I trust you guys would know as much as...
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    Closest Flintlock Style to Vincent??

    I have a Vincent percussion halfstock that I love and would like to get a fullstock flinter that feels and points similar. What style would be the closest? Thanks, ET :idunno:
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    It just followed me home!

    I never should have gone to look at this rifle. Whether you like Austin and Halleck or not this flintlock followed me home today. After shooting percussion for 45 years I am going to give flinters a whirl. If you have any advice on fitting the flint or tuning the lock it would be greatly...
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    Austin & Halleck Flinter Opinion

    I have a chance to pickup an A&H flintlock in a 1 in 66 twist in unfired condition. I would appreciate you opinions of the rifle and the fair value of the rifle. I know there is no warranty, service or parts. Thanks, ET
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    Gun Flint Knapping Instructions???

    I am not a stranger to flint knapping and have included some pictures of my work. I want to learn to knap flints for flintlocks. Is there a book or video out there that shows how? Thanks for your help. ET
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    TVM or TVM???

    Several people have suggested I order a flintlock rifle from TVM. I am confused; there is a Tennessee Valley Muzzleloading and also a Tennessee Valley Manufacturing. They seem very similar on their websites. What is the story and which is the best? :confused:
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    Narrow Shotgun Sling???

    Who makes a leather sling that will fit the narrow sling swivels on a pedersoli shotgun? Thanks, ET
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    Central Texas Gun Builders???

    Does anyone know of any gun builders in Central Texas? Thanks, ET :thumbsup:
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    LOP Length of Pull

    I keep hearing people say that rifle is 1/2 inch to long or to short length of pull. Or the measurement from the trigger finger to the bend of the elbow is your length of pull. That measurement is simply that, a measurement. I am a NSCA shot gunning instructor and fit shotguns to my students...
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