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  1. Pigpopper

    WANTED Mowrey .45 steel frame

    Thanks for the reply, sorry but $800 is well above my budget.
  2. Pigpopper

    WANTED Mowrey .45 steel frame

    Would consider other calibers.
  3. Pigpopper

    WANTED Mowrey .45 steel frame

    Looking for .45 caliber Mowrey steel frame. Thanks,
  4. Pigpopper

    Antique T/C Maxi-Ball Couple questions

    Thanks for the replies.
  5. Pigpopper

    Seating the ball

    I never understood why to slap on the opposite side. Wouldn't that move the powder away from the bolster? Rapping a hammer handle down on a hard surface seats the hammer head further down on the handle. Rapping on the opposite side of the of the lock will move the powder charge away from the...
  6. Pigpopper

    Antique T/C Maxi-Ball Couple questions

    Got ya Don. Great tip.
  7. Pigpopper

    Advice on Fix

    Zonie, Excellent explanation! I will follow your advice. Thank your for the thanks!
  8. Pigpopper

    Advice on Fix

    I discovered the name. Its called the fly.
  9. Pigpopper

    Antique T/C Maxi-Ball Couple questions

    Thanks for the replies. I will give the 50/50 beeswax and oil a try.
  10. Pigpopper

    Antique T/C Maxi-Ball Couple questions

    Picked up this box up Maxi-Balls for $5. Opened it up and the lube is caked and falling off. Should I just re-lube the bullets before I shoot them and what lube would you recommend? Also, what is the slowest rate twist barrel to shoot Maxi-Balls? If the barrel twist is too slow, will the...
  11. Pigpopper

    Advice on Fix

    Ran into another problem. When I mounted the spring, the hammer will not go to full cock position because the small "follower" (Don't know what its called. When fired, it prevents the tumbler from catching at half cock.) will not clear. I think one option it to file down the end of the spring...
  12. Pigpopper

    Advice on Fix

    Got it. Thanks!
  13. Pigpopper

    Advice on Fix

    Thanks but I ordered one today. If it doesn't work, I may reach out to you.
  14. Pigpopper

    Advice on Fix

    I need to pickup some sights. Where do you measure the dovetail on the barrel - at the top or at the bottom of the dove tail cutout?
  15. Pigpopper

    Advice on Fix

    I think this is what I need.
  16. Pigpopper

    Advice on Fix

    Thank you for the replies. Here are pics of the tang and barrel hook.
  17. Pigpopper

    Advice on Fix

    I stumbled on a badly pitted muzzle loader barrel in a gun shop. The bore looks to be in very good condition so I started collecting pieces for the CVS (Spain) 28" .50 caliber barrel. I want to make a working CVA .50 caliber rifle then build my own stock so I purchased a stock with much of the...
  18. Pigpopper

    New To Black Powder - Mowrey

    Couple more pics.I had downloaded some pics of other Mowrey/Mowry's. When I pulled the cover off of mine I noticed something different. It has an adjustable trigger. [/URL][/img]
  19. Pigpopper

    New To Black Powder - Mowrey

    Thanks for the link bpd303. Beautiful rifle. I am now on the lookout for a steel TX made Mowry. Beautiful rifle.
  20. Pigpopper

    New To Black Powder - Mowrey

    Good idea to wrap the metal in cold weather. Not needed so much in TX but if I hunt some with friends in MO....
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