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    Pedersoli Harpers Ferry pistol

    Owing to stupidity (da), I managed to break the frizzen spring on this pistol. I’ve looked at Dixie, and a place called (Flintlocks Inc.) a gentleman named Beauchamp. He has the spring but the price is pretty steep for a spring. Does anyone know of a suppler that might have this spring for a...
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    T-C smoothbore Renegade

    What size round ball in a 56 Renegade? I’m thinking around 50- 60 gr. Charge? Input greatly appreciated.
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    Help!

    Out of cider used on making “apple pie” ! Any suggestion on substitutes.
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    Dried lube on Minnie balls?

    I just recently picked up another Zouave musket and upon finding my box of mini balls I found the lube dried up. Before applying new lube, I need to get the old stuff off without ruining the bullets. Would greatly appreciate any and all ideas. Thanks in advance for any help.
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    Zouave loads?

    After many years I have obtained another Zouave rife . My usual load was the recommended 60 grains of 2F. I shot .577 balls with 70 grains of 2F and it shot fine. Just wondering what other Zouave owners have tried in the way of loads. Being by nature, a tinker and looking to try something new...
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    T/C 36 cal. ?

    I just bought a 36 caliber T/C rifle online . Going by the pictures, it’s a “Seneca”. The odd thing is that it does not say Seneca on the barrel. Everything else looks correct. Barrel is 3/4 across the flats. Does anyone know if T/C made a Seneca rifle without the “Seneca” stamped on the barrel...
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    Different powders?

    I’ve been thinking about trying either “Swiss 3f or “Old Eynsford” to replace Goex for handgun and 45 caliber and smaller rifle use. I understand that Swiss is a hotter powder but not sure about Old “E”. What are the basic differences between Swiss, Old E, and Goex? And, what potential benefit...
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    Loyalist Arms Baker Rifle

    I am thinking about a replica Baker “rifle”. There don’t appear tp be many options on the market. It would appear that “Loyalist Arms” is one of the few favorably regarded importers. 1. Does anyone have one of these guns? 2. If so, what is your opinion of it? 3. And’ how is Loyalist Arms todesl...
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    Reaming revolver cylinder

    Is it possible to ream chambers without a lot of fancy equipment ? If so, how?
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    Revolver chamber reaming

    Is it possible to ream cylinders without going to a gunsmith? If so, what type of tools would be needed?
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    Colt Walker

    I have an I fired Walker that I picked up for $300 at gun show. After I got it home I polled the barrel, checked the cylinders and Bore, greased everything, and put it away. Approx. a year ago. Pulled it out check it out and discovered that the barrel is stuck solidly on the arbor. After playing...
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    .58 cal. To .62 cal.

    Just wondering about the feasibility of reboring a .58 caliber Pedersoli Harpers Ferry pistol to .62 smooth bore. What do you think? If possible, who could do the job?
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    Timing problem, 1849 Uberti pocket model

    I have a Uberti 49 pocket model that has a timing problem. The cylinder sometimes turns past bolt lockup. The odd thing is it's not all cylinders and not the same chamber each time. If you cock it slowly, it's fine. If you cock it quickly, sometimes it will override the bolt engagement and...
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    Traditions "Crockett Rifle".

    Has anybody had experience with this rifle? I have a chance to pick one up very cheaply. It's in partially finished kit form. I have heard some horror stories about Tradition's rifles blowing up. Supposedly they were all inlines and had been overloaded with loads recommended by the distributor...
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    Nipple size in a 61 Navy revolver ?

    Bought an early Uberti 61 Navy at a gun show. First of all I don't know if there ever was a 61 Navy with a full fluted cylinder? But, I digress. I have been unable to determine the correct thread on these nipples. The gun dates to 1976 and is definatley a Uberti. Nothing from my other guns will...
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    New boomer on the way

    Well there goes the mad money! I just ordered 20 x 20 Howdah pistol from Cabelas. Don' t have a clue what I'm gonna do with it. Probably make lots of noise and smoke. Anyhow, I'd love to hear from anyone on the forum that has one and what they use in the way of loads for both ball and...
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    Uberti 62 Pocket Police

    I'm wondering who else on this forum has had experience with a 1862 pocket model. This one was bought new from Dixie about 5 months ago. Beautiful little gun. Nothing but cap jams. I've tried filling in the slot in the hammer nose. I've tried every cap that will fit on the nipples. I've tried 3...
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    Brass Frame Remington

    Well, it looks like I have a really cute little paper weight. I picked up a brass frame 63 Remington today. CVA by ASM. I wouldn't normally touch an ASM but it was darned near free so I took the chance. Oh, by the way way, it was fully loaded. Grease, primers and all. I did check the bore and...
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    Touch hole size?

    Hi folks, I am currently building my first cannon. The tube is being made from gas well pipe. Approx. 1/2" wall, 12700 lb. tested. A golf ball fits well with minimal wind age. Planning on shooting blanks only! What would be the correct size for the touch hole and what would be a proper...
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    Too long arbor Colt Dragoon

    Just picked up a used Uberti Colt Dragoon in as new condition. 2008 vintage. The wedge will not go through far enough to engage the far side of the slot. Also, barrel fit on arbor is so tight that the rammer will not lever it off. Requires judicious use of a plastic hammer. After polishing the...
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