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  1. M

    Double Barrel Shotgun

    Congrats! Why not start a new thread and include pics of your shotgun? Some of the participants in this 9 year old thread aren't even members of the forum anymore. Regards, Mike
  2. M

    Changing the coil spring on a TC lock

    I would replace the nipple before I'd replace the spring. Cheaper, easier, faster and most likely the real source of frustration. An Ampco bronze or good quality stainless nipple with the appropriate sized cap will do wonders. It takes very little force to set off the cap when all the...
  3. M

    Restarting a Hawken

    The Great Plains bullets have a relatively thin skirt that benefits significantly from the use of a wad. The instruction card packed with the bullets recommend the use of a wad. Expect poor accuracy if you don't use one. Regards, Mike
  4. M

    Green Mt. Barrel Recall

    That's not a new recall, it's been in place for several years.
  5. M

    Green Mt. Barrel Recall

    This "thread" is confusing two different recalls: The recall due to incorrect nipples being installed is an old one that's been in place for several years now. It's still posted on the Green Mountain website, but it's been there for years. The other recall does not specify the reason for the...
  6. M

    Need to have a smith work on a gun

    Sounds like tomtom needs to do a li'l more working and less supervising. Regards, Mike
  7. M

    Opinions wanted.

    Pure speculation, but from de la Garza's and his heirs' perspective the pistol may have "originated" in the Ottoman Empire or as far east as Persia. That doesn't mean it was built there. As ricky said, firearms were built in Europe (incl. France, where I believe this pistol was likely built)...
  8. M

    Opinions wanted.

    Looks Persian to me, possibly French-made circa 1800? Museum write-up seems to have its century confused. Regards, Mike
  9. M

    Beeswax to fill a barrel pin chip?

    Thanks, Len. These pins have a proper radius on the ends; I guess the previous owner still had a problem when he removed and re-installed the barrel. That's why I rarely (very close to never) remove a pinned barrel. If I already had crayons of the proper color, I'd go with that method now that...
  10. M

    Beeswax to fill a barrel pin chip?

    To the rest, thank you for your replies. The reason I'm not interested in repairing it, or making it "disappear" is because it's a Mike Brooks rifle that's already "aged" to look like a rifle that's seen many years of use. The chip out fits right in, and isn't large enough to hurt the...
  11. M

    Beeswax to fill a barrel pin chip?

    Thanks! I hadn't thought of that. Buying a tin of brown shoe polish also makes more sense than buying a box of crayons to get one stick in the color I want. Regards, Mike
  12. M

    Beeswax to fill a barrel pin chip?

    I have a new-to-me custom that had a chip out at a barrel pin when I bought it. The stock is a very dark finish, and the bare maple really stands out. The pin seems to have enough purchase, so there's enough wood remaining to keep it in place. The chip is about 1/8 by 1/4" in size at the...
  13. M

    You Know You're A Traditional Muzzleloading Gun Nut When...

    You can still get quality pipe cleaners such as BJ Long and Dil's from online pipe specialists like 4noggins. Just google it. So much better than the craft store stuff. Regards, Mike
  14. M

    What's it worth?

    Very well put. Points that many have difficulty grasping. I was with you up to this point :wink: ...as my bank account in AZ is lighter due to my LR affliction (your point is still valid; I agree the population density of knowledgable LR collectors is on the east coast). I don't commission...
  15. M

    First Build Complete (pic heavy)

    Great job! Some of the photos have shadows in areas I'd like to have a look at, but I like what I see. You need to take a pitch fork and put some dents and scratches in it, though. :grin: Regards, Mike
  16. M

    Pricing

    --pretty wood!-- That's how mediocre builders separate newbies from their money. Regards, Mike
  17. M

    Pricing

    Sean, I sent you a private topic (PT). Regards, Mike
  18. M

    Jaeger Lovers...

    IMO, White's "Jaeger" makes LeMaster's look REALLY good. The only issues I have with LeMaster's are the rather 2-dimensional engraving (no shading), esp. on the lock, and the stepped wrist that I like to be more pronounced. Of course, a gun with that much engraving, wire inlay, and carving but...
  19. M

    Raised cone vent liner.

    Probably a reason for that. Regards, Mike
  20. M

    French Trade Guns in Texas, circa 1750

    IMO, the Carolina trade gun would be MUCH less prevalent in East Texas than Spanish or French guns. The French and Spanish traded control of that area during the 18th century. From what I've read, the Spaniards were prohibited from trading firearms to the Natives, but the French were not...
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