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  1. Grumpa

    German Jaeger rifle by Martin Diem In Hasfurt

    I cannot find any information on the maker of this nice flintlock Jaeger. Hasfurt ( also "Ss" or "ß") is in Bavaria, Germany. But no information on Martin Diem. It also has an attachment at the muzzle for a bayonet or hunting sword? Sorry, I didn't get a photo of the whole rifle. Brokennock...
  2. Grumpa

    Modern Blackpowder

    The July 2018 Guns & Ammo magazine features a letter from Chris Hodgdon, of Hodgdon Powder Co. responding to statements in a previous issue by Senior Editor Gary James. "We at Hodgdon would not recommend using smokeless powder in a duplex load with any muzzleloading propellant." (This is due...
  3. Grumpa

    Finest Collection of Confederate Revolvers

    James D. Julia Auctioneers is disposing of the Don and Kathlee Bryan Collection of Confederate Revolvers - the finest such collection ever assembled. Feast your eyes on the photos of these rare weapons. If the link doesn't work, google the auction site. http://jamesdjulia.com/391_shs/
  4. Grumpa

    Journal of the Americas

    Came across this today at the local library. Seemed like a very interesting publication with learned articles on everything from clothing to weaponry, recipes, the Pike County Dialect, and an exciting account of battles by the USS Constitution. Covered American history from 1521 to 1848...
  5. Grumpa

    Pattern 1776 Rifle & The Queen's Rangers

    The April 2015 issue of Guns Magazine has an interesting article written by Jeff johnon the Pattern 1776 Rifle, and the Queen's Rangers Regiment to whom it was issued. The Reg't was founded by loyalist Major Robert Rogers of F&I War fame, but was eventually led by Lt. Col. John Graves Simcoe...
  6. Grumpa

    Indian Tribes -Upper Mississippi and Great Lakes

    I have just stumbled on a free, ebook, that looks to be a treasure trove of information and good reading for members of this Forum. Indian Tribes Of The Upper Mississippi Valley And Region Of The Great Lakes as described by Nicolas Perrot, de la Potherie, French Commandant in the Northwest...
  7. Grumpa

    Pietta '51 Navy not cocking.

    My Brother (75) showed up on Christmas with his new Pietta 1851 Colt Navy revolver. Beautiful! However, around half the time, it will not stay on full cock, but falls immediately to half cock. If you push the trigger forward, while holding the hammer back, there is a click, and the hammer stays...
  8. Grumpa

    Loading a .58 Scottish Highland Flintlock Pistol

    I have no experience with BP smoothbores. Well, I have had for years a repro .58 Scottish Highlander pistol, brass stocked, one of those "end of the age" throwbacks - not like the beautiful Pitcairn pistols. Tried it once, years ago, with PRB, couldn't hit a thing. Have used it mostly on New...
  9. Grumpa

    Last hour, Last day...got my deer.

    Saturday, January 25th, the last day of the extended flintlock Deer Season in Allegheny County PA. I could get in two hours of hunting, so I grabbed my rifle ( a .54 caliber Harpers Ferry repro - custom, PRB, and about 140 gr FFg "GarryOwen"), and my pack, and entered the woods at 3:45 pm. After...
  10. Grumpa

    Sword and Knife fighting

    Some years ago, a friend gave me a copy (off the internet) of a treatise on sword and knife fighting, that was written by an old Scottish Jacobite warrior who had survived many life and death struggles during the Jacobite Risings. It was a straightforward ruthless account of a dirty, messy...
  11. Grumpa

    "Pennsylvania's Civil War" exhibit

    If you are traveling through Pittsburgh PA between 6/22/13 and 1/4/14, The Heinz History Center has an exhibit of interest, "Pennsylvania's Civil War", showcasing Pennsylvania's contributions to the War, and Pittsburgh's role as "Arsenal of the Union". For more information Senator John Heinz...
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