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    The Model 1831 'French' Foot Artillery Sword...

    Been contemplating getting one but can't decide on whether to get an original or a good quality reproduction, I'm just nervous when buying 'civil war antiques', there are so many fakes out there. (Repro): https://www.kultofathena.com/product/model-1831-french-artillery-sword/ This, for CW...
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    Hawken Rifles, What's All The Hoopla?!

    I've never owned or even fired one for that matter, but have noticed them around a lot and are extremely well-known in the black powder community, more so than any other model I've ever notice before. What is it that makes it such a standard?
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    WANTED WTB: Primitive, Cook/Butcher's Knife...

    I am looking for a primitive (19th century), hand forged cook/butchers knife similar to the one pictured below. Full tang, wood handle. PM me if you have one available...
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    Looking To Upgrade Factory Nipple...

    On a Pedersoli Richmond Rifle, I am looking to upgrade the factory nipple to one of those 'hot fire' types to maximize the muskets discharge. Can anyone suggest the best option/brand for doing this? Any help is greatly appreciated...
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    The Jefferson Arsenal, For Pre-Constructed Cartridges?

    From actual experience, can anyone say if The Jefferson Arsenal's pre-constructed cartridge kits are any good? In particular, their .58 caliber Minié cartridges spark my interest...
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    The Superstition Of Gifting A Knife, Is It Real?

    The superstition that if you give someone a knife as a gift, the recipient MUST give the donor a coin or it cuts the friendship. Do you believe this to be a real thing?
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    A Good Source For 'Quality' ready-Made, Primitive Bowie Knives?

    Does anyone know of somebody who has top-quality, (no matter the cost), hand-forged primitive Bowie knives, in stock? I can't seem to find anyone who will make one for me so I have no choice but to buy ready-made. Thanks in advance...
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    Tomahawks Of Civil War Period?

    Would tomahawks made during the civil war period have been different in any way than say ones made in Revolutionary war times or after the CW like in the 1870's-1890's? :hmm:
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    Blackpowder Rifles Classification?

    I've researched this subject but keep getting conflicting input. What are black powder rifles graded as in the US governments firearms classification? :idunno:
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    Period Rifle Case?

    Can anyone tell me who makes a 'quality' period correct long hunter musket case? :confused:
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    Wood Cross Hatching?

    I hope this is the proper place for this thread. I've been considering cross hatching a mahogany flag pole. I'm looking for a place that does this service. Is there anyone here that can suggest a company or even someone here that does this? Any information is greatly appreciated. :hmm:
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    Spontoons!

    http://www.thepicturelady.me/Civil-War-Reenacting/2010BattleNarcoosseeMill1/11674685_qpDMm#823924195_KZiAK http://www.gggodwin.com/CartGenie/prod-250.htm This is a reproduction, 3 piece hand forged, 18th century American Spontoon, made of brushed cast iron. It comes with a weighted metal...
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    Crystal River, Florida Civil War Reenactment.

    Crystal River, Florida Civil War reenactment. March 13 and 14th, 2010. It is located along US Hwy 19, about seven miles north of Crystal River, Florida. Saturday, March 13th: Time / Event: 6:30am-2:00pm Registration Open 9:00am-9:30am Joint USA/CSA Colors & Opening Ceremony...
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    All Day Coffee?

    This is for unit cooks. Do you keep coffee on all day or only in the morning?
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    Checkered Pistol Grips During The Civil War.

    I have seen some actual examples(the Gettysburg museum has many on display), how 'unusual' would it have been to have had checkered grips on a revolver during the civil war? :hmm:
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    Kentucky Rifles Fitted With Bayonets?

    I recently read but have not seen for myself, during the Civil War Kentucky rifles were fitted with Zouave style bayonets? Does anyone have any photos or proof of this? :hmm:
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    Boot Knives At An Event.

    I have heard pros and cons to the effect of having a 'Period' boot knife displayed at an event. I don't have one but this subject was brought up at my last event (Olustee, Florida). I read alot about the fact that they were actually carried in this manner. If it is period correct and carried...
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    Using them for blanks.

    How are these pellets if you only want to fire blanks? :hmm:
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    Picking Only One Period Weapon.

    If you had to pick only one, what would you say would be the best all around choice for a 'Period' flintlock/percussion black powder weapon? :hmm:
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    Hodgdon Pistol Pellets.

    "Cap and Ball revolvers just entered the modern age! No flask or spout, no loose powder mess; loading has never been cleaner or easier. These 30 grain volume Pellets are intended for use in 44 or 45 caliber cap and ball revolvers. Packed 100 pellets to the jar. May be used in 45 caliber in-line...
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