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    TRASH

    Any one noticed since the forum was sold all the unrelated trash that is starting to show up. could this be the beginning of the end for a great site full of information related to the hobby. Sorry for the post in this spot but it is where I thought it would fit best.AN APPLICATION HUNTER
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    WOOD FINISH

    Hi, All have a question I hope this is right area to post, I am in the process of building a rifle display stand, Good figured maple and have it all cut out, sanded, and fit together. I want to use AQUA FORTIS to show the figured maple prior to final finish, and have never worked with the stuff...
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    Hand Morters

    The half ball chained shot is interesting,always thought the balls were round.This post was supposed to go with the post about thunder mugs R.C.
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    Ft.Frederick school of the Ranger

    Any one going to attend he school in January. Been wanting to attend but work always came first. Now since I have retired I have the time. Also has anyone attended in the past, if so perhaps a few directional pointers would be appreciated. Thanks R.C.
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    Need Map

    Just received a Ft. Frederick horn from a builder could not be happier than a hound on a hot trail. Going to commission another themed on Ft. Loudon located in Pennsylvania. It will be a lobed horn based on the black boys and their activities in the area. Question is I am looking for a detailed...
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    Wood patch box lid security

    Recently attached the wood patch box lids on my smooth rifle and the Christian springs rifle. A small leather whang tied to the spring latch on the inside of the lids and a small tack carefully driven in the cavity of the box section. Was wondering how others may have accomplished this, in...
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    Older long rifle

    Was at a gun shop the other day and looked at a long rifle percussion lock (gloucher) could of been converted from flint, brass mountings to include patch box. nice figure maple stock,3 barrel tennions, looked to be around 40 cal. Makers name hand engraved on top flat it was H.LEYPOLD about a 40...
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    traditional muzzle loader culture

    Having read a lot of posts over these past few years and gaining a lot of information from the members of the forum. I was wondering how we look at ourselves as traditionalists in the culture of traditional muzzle loading. Knowing what we do through research and actual documentation. Example I...
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    Masonic clay pipe

    Recently been doing re-search on an interesting clay pipe excavated supposedly at George Washington's boy hood home, The stem is long gone but the bowl is intact.It appears from the pictures to be of a Williamsburg Tavern style advertised and bought as tourist trade.The part that sets this pipe...
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    Early movie last of the mochians

    Watched a neat movie last night, it was called the last of the red men,A very early version of the last of the mochians.Any one ever seen this one, the scene comparisons let you know where the recent version of the movie came from beside the book. Probably wrong place to state this but no capitals!
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    Powder Horn Finish

    Hello All, Question for the horners I am currently awaiting delivery of a ANDREAS ALBRICHT inspired rifle not a exact copy but like the style and time period of the christian springs work.I have made all the necessary extras,rifle bag,ball pouch,(flint wallet)turn screw,powder measures,pan...
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    Sight Placement

    Having a new rifle built 62 cal,44in swamped barrel the barrel is being done by Mr. Hoyt 1-66 round bottom rifling. It will be modeled after a Andreas Albricht rifle.Question is the rifle will be in the white and the builder will contact me about setting the sights before final finishing, as I...
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    squire Boone thomahawk

    Been reading on the tomahawk of SQUIRE BOONE it states that the original was a smoking hawk.I like the looks of it and was wondering if any smiths out there is making one similar,I would be interested in a polled version,NOT A SMOKER, the web thingy is showing some but most are stainless.I...
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    tools

    Been making my own tools for my flinters, pliers, turn screws vent picks that sort of items. Keep them in combination tool wallet flint case and carry them in my shooting bag. just wondering if any one else is doing this.Each rifle has a seperate set as well as its own horn and bag. As I HAVE A...
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    Leonard Day Swivel Breech

    Great news today, Santas bringing me a LEONARD DAY SWIVEL BREECH,The missus bought it from hunters rendouvouz been watching the rifle for a long time,if you are interested in looking at it go to the web sight for HUNTERS RENDOUVOUZ it is the 50 with inter changable lock from percussion to...
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    GOURD CANTEENS

    Hello,All havent posted in a bit but now have a request, just finished my first gourd canteen. Bought the gourd at Ft. Frederick market faire and made the canteen.The hanger is made from elk and of a half bag if you will holder.As I have tried to post photos in the past with out any luck. Would...
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    Tapered Fowler Rammer

    Hi all, looking for a tapered rammer for a smooth bore, preferably with a horn end,any makers out there or suggestions on how to go about building one, if interested please p.m. me for the particulars. I have done straight ones for rifles but never a tapered one, thanks for the assistance
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    Leather Leaky Canteen

    Hello everyone,need some help last year bought a used leather canteen, nice piece decent price the problem is this year during hunting season it leaks.I preped the canteen prior to using it by filling and letting it soak for a night, It is brewers pitched, thought about bees waxing it but would...
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    Greetings from Western Maryland

    Done this kinda backwards,Went into the forums looking for in-put on a project,every one was very helpful,thank all. I am R.C.BINGAMAN from Western Md.been shooting flinters for about 40 yrs. began as a mountain man and finally arrived at my destination,eastern hunter of the applachians, do just...
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    early rustic arms

    Hello everyone, new guy on the block, not a computer wizz, been shooting black powder flinters about 40 yrs. Purchased a colonial smooth bore from e.r.a. about 18 months ago, have been in contact with Mr.Williams about delivery dates, Just a wonderin if any one else is waiting for a rifle or as...
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