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    WANTED WTB Remington 1858 Army .44

    Want to buy a Model 1858 Remington .44 in good Condition a must. Thanks in advance.. PeashooterJoe
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    Attention Indiana Deer Hunters..

    Proposed new rules.. Posted on another forum..The Muzzleloader season is cut from 15 days to 9 days. Just thought ya'll would like a heads up on this. Peashooterjoe..
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    Cloth Game Bags?

    This is a subject not talked about much, any ideas, sizes, most likely of Linen. Anybody seen originals or documentation of any . Would like to make one to put squirrels in for this Fall. Thanks PeashooterJoe
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    Blown Patches ...

    Just got a used .45 and it is blowing the patches. No rust or pitting, no rough spots shiny bore. Thoght rifling was problem and polished the bore,(patch is not being cut) anybody got any ideas? This one has me perplexed, temp remedy is using patch, patch ball. Thanks PeashooterJoe...
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    Barrel Question??

    Looking at a used rifle, the bore has what looks to be a line inside the bore about 2" (half circle)and another about 8" (full circle)? Ran a fiberoptic light thru the drum hole to light up the bore. Is it usable and what caused it? Keeper or throw it back? Thanks PeashooterJoe..
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    Cracks in Horn

    I have a Horn that has cracks in it. How do I fix them and stop any more cracking?
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    Popular for Horn Butt Plug..

    Anybody tried it, I just got some and was thinking about trying it? Seems to work well, sorta like pine. Thanks PeashooterJoe..
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    Frontier .36 Ball size..Help

    Just got my Pedersoli Frontier .36, what is the ball size? Yeah, yeah, know the book says .345, well the Hornady ball measure anywheres from .340 to .354. These were supposed to be swaged to (.345)what? I usually hand cast my balls but no .345 mold(have the TC .350 RB and MAXI-Ball). What are...
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    Do you favor CharleVille or Brown Bess and Why?

    I was looking at the two and wanted good honest input. Want to turkey turkey hunt with either of them. Thanks PeashooterJoe..
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    Questions on Hunting Bags

    I have a couple questions on making a bag. What type of leather (deer,cow) oz weight (amount needed per bag. Source for needles, tandys bend just lulling the waxws thread thru. Do you line it and with leather or cloth, linen? 0 Rings, source, Brass or steel (I've looked around and all I found is...
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    Hunting Bag

    What is your favorite size, with or with out compartments. Straps cloth or leather and left or right side? All mine is leather straps and no compartments and I use a wallets for tools and flint. Just wondering what your opionions are.
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    No. 10 capper that fits a Revolver Needed.

    Anybody know if a Company or individual makes one to actually fit no 10 caps. I have the Cash Capper,brass stick capper (6 different manufacturers) none seem to fit. They turn side ways, wrong way. I have to put them on with my fingers, doen't work too good in the cold. Opinions suggestions...
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    Who made it (PR) on Butt of 58 Remmie

    Well I know it was made in 1975(AA), proofed in italy and there is the end of the trail. It is stamped PR or RP w/SN.I've checked all my reference material and nothing. Just found the 44 caliber remmie w/chrome frame, blued barrel,w/light rust found in the box of shotgun shells I bought at a...
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    Uberti 1862 .36 Pocket Navy..

    Anybody got one, don't like or love it, any opinions? Was told that it is on the 49 frame smaller than the regular navy and in 36 caliber w/5 1/2" barrel. I had a 1849 it was a little finicky on loads. I did like the way it handled and shot not much distance though.Will the 36 be as bad or is it...
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    New old 40 cal. Vincent Style

    Just picked up an original 40 cal vincent style, front stuffer. I know it has been restocked and barrel cut and rebored. I have a few issues with the original Goulcher lock( pitted with some ducks showing up). It has been modified with shorter spring (weak) and hammer needs replacing. Can I...
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    New Frizzen

    Hello all, I just replaced my frzzen and noticed it does not dit flat on the pan. This is a second hand rifle just purchased for the price just couldn't turn down. The old frizzen didn't sit flat on pan after double checking. Does it matter and what about losing your priming powder when moving...
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    Restricted Black Powder Access..

    Is it just me or Do I get the feeling that the Government wants it to disappear. The requirements are tough and Insurance companies don;t want to insure buildings that store it. I was told that after this lot sells no more. Anybody else with the same problems. Anything we can do to help the...
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    1858 problems maybe?

    I picked up a 1858 Pietta .44 Remington, cleaned everything and then oiled. Was checking out everything before test firing, when I look down the barrel with a light I see a partial cresent left side not much of one. Is it going to be a problem? I have others and none are off at all, also how do...
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    CVA Flintlock Squirrel Rifle

    I just bought one and did CVA make it or did someone convert it over to a flintlock. I have a caplock and it's identical except the lock and barrel are a flintlock. Also what size flints work best?
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    Wad for .537 smoothbore SXS

    Anybody out here got any idea where I can get wads for the SXS shotgun stamped .537 55 gns.on barrels. Also 32 in a diamond made in India, bores look good, nipples ordered and I wanna shoot it :grin:
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