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    Double Trigger Problem

    I have a 45 caliber Hatfield percussion rifle with 2 triggers. The problem I'm having is to pull the hammer back i have to pull the back trigger first then pull the hammer back to get it to stay in firing postion which only stays at half cock. If i dont the trigger will not sit in the firing...
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    Lock

    is this a recent pic. I want the hatfield stamp on the side. That's my last name
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    Lock

    It is a Hatfield rifle. Not sure if it is one that was made here or Italy.
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    Lock

    Anybody know how I can get a Hatfield percussion or flintlock lock for my Hatfield 45 caliber percussion rifle.
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    making a wall tent

    does anyone know where to get dimensions or patterns on making a wall tent. i see a lot of places i can buy one but i would like to make my own
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    Pietta 1851 Navy pistol

    why not. i like the look of the longer barrel.
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    Pietta 1851 Navy pistol

    Does anyone know if you can change the .44 cal. pietta 1851 navy pistol barrel from a 7 and 1/2 to a 12 inch barrel? are they compatible?
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    Howdah Pistol

    I have the dual 50. Lots of fun to shoot. But i am having problems loading mine. I shoot .490 balls with .005 patch. Started with .015 patch but took more muscle power than i have to get the ball to seat. Afraid i was boing to break the wood handle. What do you use? I would like to comment on...
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    hatfield .45 main spring.

    broke the main spring on my .45 caliber percussion rifle. does anyone know where I can get a replacement made or order? tried vti. did not match.
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    Howdah Hunter

    fired this baby sunday. wow. I have nothing of negative to say about it. I like it. did have a problem using the ramrod. got stuck first time. went to the smaller end. worked fine.
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    Howdah Hunter

    wish I could show pics. never can get a pic to download.
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    Howdah Hunter

    Got my double barrel .50 caliber howdah hunter pistol today. cant wait to take it to the range. i was wondering what anybody had to say about these pistols. she is one nice looking pistol.
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    Anyone Using Lee Molds For Making BP Bullets

    look at track of the wolves. they are cheaper. just bought a .454 and a .445 from them. bought my first from cabelas for my 50 cal. lot of fun moulding my own.
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    polyurethane

    has anyone but polyurethane or acrylic coatings on their wood stock? i had a chip on the wood of my 50 cal. pistol. file it down and sanded the wood so i could restain the wood darker. i was wondering if one of these would work to help keep the wood from chipping. i also dont want it to be...
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    beginner shopping list???

    i agree. get you a delron rod. i got mine from dixie. use it all the time. have my wood one that came with my rifle with the gun for show only. i dont want to break it.
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    beginner shopping list???

    from someone that has just started out. i would suggest a ball mold. cheap at cabelas. picked 1 up saturday and fired the balls i made sunday. what a blast.
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    50 cal. trapper

    Cap.
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    50 cal. trapper

    my trapper came in the mail thursday. took it to the range today. what a blast, that is a fun gun to shoot. i like its style and feel. just used 25 fffg didnt want to push it. also could not find .490 balls in my area. but did find a lee mold. that makes it even better. fired the balls i made...
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    hunting antelope in wyoming

    when i was in wyoming i saw alot of antelope and i always thought i would like to hunt for them. now that i have a black powder rifle makes me want to do it now. my 1st question, is a 45 caliber rifle big enough to hunt antelope with? 2nd i noticed they only have 1 day for black powder, would...
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    Traditions Trapper 50 caliber

    Sweet. Now i know im getting one. Thanks
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