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    Converting a Lyman flintlock to a Chamber's Siler lock?

    I'm looking to research putting a Chambers Siler flintlock on a Deerstalker. Has anyone done this or researched it? I have my heart set on a Chambers LH Siler lock if it fits. The gun is a LH 54 flintlock but handedness doesn't matter for comparison. I tried Chambers but he had no experience...
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    Anyone ever measure Deerstalker rifling depth?

    I've been away healing up but getting serious about load development for my 54 48" twist lefty flint Dstalker. I have searched but unable to find a definitive answer. I've read references to .008 and .004. My rifle is at least 15 years old. There are references Lyman once publishing this...
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    Info on repro Enfield, please?

    Info needed on repro Enfield P58 and P61? I'm starting to shop for an Enfield P58 2 band or P61 Musketoon model. What do folks think of the Italian models including the Parker Hale versions, both new and used? Does anyone know how to tell if the PH is British built or Italian built. I've...
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    Modifying an Investarm barrel?er building forum so please

    I have an Euroarms of America Mountain style rifle I bought cheap, no pitting and in sound condition. Typical Investarms half stock .45 with a 28" barrel percussion rifle bought cheap. I also have a 9" South Bend lathe that turns 36" between centers. My questions revolve around using this...
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    Back action lock build?

    I'm starting to research a back action build. One option is the rifle from the "Indian Gift" thread with a bolster. Maybe something like an early Remington back action or hardware rifle with a drum. does anyone supply long gun kit? Or maybe a detailed plan, drawings, either separate or in...
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    Stock making characteristics of paper birch?

    I have a source of ten year old air dried paper birch milled here in Alberta. It is superb strong hard clear quarter sawn lumber at 2" as sawn, natural slab sided. What shaping and inletting characteristics can be expected. My idea does not involve carved ornamentation or prized figured wood...
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    Canadian Indian Gift rifle and back action locks?

    Here is a link to a percussion trade gift rifle from the Canadian Government it seems, second rifle in picture with the back action lock. http://adviceotheprairie.blogspot.com/2011/01/rifles-typically-non-typical-part-1.html Here is another forum thread...
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    Enfield repos and patched balls?

    This is research for my next muzzleloader months away. How do the various Enfield P58 and P61 short rifles perform with patched balls? Also any pertinent Canadian history of same is welcome. Thanks
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    Design choices for fouling control?

    If you were to spec out a rifle for the best possible fouling control with patched balls what would it be? Light to medium loads for accuracy and including ease of loading. Caliber? Twist? Rifling style? Barrel length? Etc.?
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    Rifle equivalent to Trade Muskets?

    I'm just enquiring about what were the rifled counterparts of fur trade muskets. Is there evidence of actual trade rifles as well as muskets? If I pursue a correct muzzleloader it will be most likely an HBC trade style in either ignition system. I'm thinking of British territory types post...
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    Modifying custom LH flint lock for Lyman Deerstalker?

    I am starting to research if it is possible to use DIY modified LH lock on a Lyman Deerstalker. RPL locks are not available for a lefty. Is it feasible to take a custom LH lock and modify the plate and any mechanisms to fit the Lyman? The Chambers builder rectangular lock seems to be a...
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    Schooling on set triggers please?

    I've never used set triggers. I'm starting to upgrade my Lyman Deerstalker. It will be more of a wood's loafing rifle and tin can slayer. However, I'm going to use Dutch's system and all the shooting, tuning and upgrade help here to build a tack driver. Hunting isn't a big consideration and...
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    Taller cock and other parts for LH Lyman?

    I worked on my LH Deerstalker last night to spot problems others have noted. One thing that jumped out at me was the poor geometry of the cock and flint to frizzen. My lock sparks but no matter what I've tried it doesn't throw those pleasing showers of white sparks I see in pics. The sparks...
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    Upgrading a Lyman lefty flintlock?

    I've read of shimming the flint with some leather to raise it. Replacing the cock with one from a TC (right hand only I think). Any other tips or suggestions? Can someone else's lefty lock be worked to fit in a Deerstalker? I'm a greenhorn with working on these rifles. But I'm guessing that...
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    Peep options on a Deerslayer?

    I put a Lyman peep on my Deerslayer. Works great but it ruins the lines of the rifle. It has to go. I'm wondering about a simpler peep that sits on the tang, TC makes one but I like the Pedersoli version better. I don't mind a little tweaking with a file for fit or drilling and tapping. How...
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    Does BP go bad?

    Can a guy stock up or is there a shelf life problem?
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    Double rifle barrels?

    Is regulating a sxs double barrel rifle even remotely possible for an amateur builder?
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    Image of Manton patent breech?

    Does anyone have a diagram of Manton's patented breech? I've searched here and on Google to no avail. I do not wish to burden the group with another lengthy patent breech thread. The recent thread on patent breeches was an incredible education. I'm only interested in the difference between...
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    What is the balance point of your favorite long guns?

    Another thread got me thinking maybe others would be interested in this topic, all things balance oriented. My 54 caliber Deerstalker balances just ahead of the lock. It balances and handles a lot like my .444 Marlin without a scope. What about your favorite swamped and non swamped rifles...
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    Location of Ramrod?

    While searching Jaeger threads there was a pic of a real nice rifle with the ramrod mounted on the lock side of the stock. Its the only piece I've seen like that. Is this HC or a builders idea? It was a beautiful rifle.
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