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    Traditions 1861 springfield?

    'morning, Agreeing with Trot, they're decent guns. No issues out of the box, and parts are available. One downside that I've noticed is that the half cock is usually very low (the hammer is barely above the cone). For range use, that's not an issue, but if you're using it as a reenactor weapon...
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    SOLD Stainless Coffee Pot $45 (SOLD)

    'morning, See if a magnet will stick to it. If it's stainless, it's non-magnetic. Tin is magnetic. Beautiful piece, I just don't have a use for it or I would have snagged it already. :) Mike
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    Large volume water storage at events

    'afternoon, Love some of the more period ones (a 2-3 gallon wooden keg with stand and spigot is on the wish list), but honestly, I second the Arizona Tea jugs. I rarely need to take more than 2-3 gallons, and half of that goes to others in the unit that don't think to bring water. Mike
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    10.38 oz vs 13 oz Sunforger?

    'morning, All of my tents have been 10.38 marine boat shrunk, and they have held up very well. Still get some shrinkage, but not horrible. When I talked with Panther many years ago, before buying my first one, they said that 13oz is way overkill for most purposes. Plus, it is considerably...
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    Stirrup replacement ?

    Thanks Pete! Yup, I've another lock that I'm going to use as a reference to make sure I've got the alignment right. I'm just not willing to pull one of mine apart to play with it as a learning experience. Any idea if I need to pull the tumbler, or can the pin be inserted from the "inside" of...
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    Stirrup replacement ?

    Thanks Zug - he's got the parts, I've just never replaced a stirrup before. Hoping for some hints on that aspect. Thanks, Mike
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    Stirrup replacement ?

    'morning, In the near future, I'm going to be replacing the stirrup and mainspring on a friend's ArmiSport 1861 Springfield. Any tips or tricks for the stirrup? The stirrup is actually missing on this musket. He brought it to the last event of the year, along with a new mainspring, because the...
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    FOR SALE Pedersoli 1859 Sharps Berdan Infantry Rifle

    'morning, Actually, that's not an Infantry, that's the Berdan Sharpshooter model. Infantry has a single trigger and a travel lock for the loading lever. Berdan's has the double set trigger. Mike
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    WANTED Folding Tin Candle Box

    Just ordered this off Etsy: Tri-folding Candle Box With Mica Pane Made of Tin Plated Steel by Colleen - Etsy. I have one of her Betty Lamps and high quality work. Or if you prefer a more natural looking mica pane: Early American Tin Lighting - Home Page. Again, I've got one of his and it's high...
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    Civil War Cased Target Rifle

    Beautiful! I've an original heavy barrel target rifle that's fun to shoot. Similar to you, my interest stemmed from my USSS impression. I still need to get a "case/wagon box for it (my wood working skills aren't up to putting something together) and get some implements for in it. Mike
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    Colt revolving rifle

    'evening, While I don't know for certain, I would assume that they would be pistol size. Because the wings on the musket caps would potentially interfere with the cylinder revolving and/or clearance on the cones. Here's a link to one for sale...
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    Drying your tent?

    'morning, Similar to what necchi said. If I can't set it up to dry, I have hooks in the basement rafters that correspond to the ridge holes. Used bungies to various things to hold it open. I also have a dehumidifier that was under it, and I set up a stand fan across the basement just to keep...
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    WANTED New 1863 sharps and Smith carbine nipples

    'morning, The cones that fit the Pedersoli Sharps also fit the Garret. I just swapped mine to make sure I was remembering correctly. Mike
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    Ignition while loading

    'afternoon, I've seen it once, at a reenactment last month. Loading from a paper cartridge after firing, must've been an ember near the muzzle, because it all went off in his hand. Very fortunately no serious burns. Looking back, that second of shock on everyone's face... Mike
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    SOLD Garrett Arms 1863 Sharps Carbine

    Great price on a great carbine. My Garrett is the most accurate Sharps I've ever handled. Mike
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    Value of Austrian Lorentz

    'afternoon, As you said, without photos, it's difficult. Based on your description, I would think $900 is reasonable - if it comes with the bayonet. Bayonets in good condition are more difficult to find than the musket. At least from what I've seen. If you get it, be sure to post some photos...
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    Want to buy Civil War reproduction rifle

    'morning, I'll second what has already been said, check things out before you buy ANYTHING. Most units will have loaner gear, including muskets. Some units want a specific musket, while most you can use any three bander. Mike
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    WITHDRAWN REDUCED .50 Traditions Deluxe Pennsylvania Rifle

    'morning, I've got the same rifle, and it's a very good shooter. A little nose heavy, but nothing overly excessive. And having traded with BigSkyRamber before, he'll treat you right. Mike
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    Ground Cloth for Museum Wedge

    'morning, Similar to Brazos John, I use a painter's tarp, under it I just have a cheap blue plastic tarp. Little more work to put two down, but if it's good weather, I only use the painter's tarp. Mike
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    Windex Cleans "right now"

    At home, I use hot water. In the field, I carry a little bottle of windshield washer cleaner. Works great, and don't have to heat it up like water. Mike
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