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  1. Siringo

    Woodsrunner sights

    Just to pass along some information, I changed the sights on my Woodsrunner to a taller set with a 1/10” wide front sight. From TOW I used a FS-PA-39-B front sight and a RS-FG-16 T rear sight. The front sight is .4 inches high with an oversized dovetail. I reduced the thickness of the dovetail...
  2. Siringo

    Plain Jane Woodsrunner bummer

    I bought a Woodsrunner several months ago and finally finished it. I have built 4 other Kiblers but I wanted this to be strictly my deer rifle for the MN woods. Cherry stock (all others are figured maple), browned barrel and lock. Caliber is 54. I wanted to add a sling to it and a rear peep...
  3. Siringo

    Looking for woven strap makers

    I am looking for someone that makes woven straps to be used for possible bag/powder horn and long rifle sling.
  4. Siringo

    Woodsrunner Sling

    I’m thinking about putting sling swivels on the Woodsrunner. Any that have built these done that?
  5. Siringo

    Johnson Peep Sight

    I have been trying to locate a Johnson Peep sight. MBS says out of stock. TOW doesn’t have any either. Are these even made anymore?
  6. Siringo

    Black Powder Tv

    Is Bob McBride still active on his channel? Everything I see is 2 years old.
  7. Siringo

    Swiss in small bores

    I recently finished a Kibler SMR in 36 caliber. This is my first small bore muzzleloader. I began working up my load using Swiss 3F. The load that seemed the most consistent (at 50 yards) was 30 grains. I used .015, .018 and .020 patches. The Swiss destroyed the .015 patches and burned holes in...
  8. Siringo

    Mark Lee Browning solution

    I'm looking for experiences some of you may have had with Mark Lee browning. I've used Birchwood Casey Plum Brown and LMF. Each one of those provides a different finish. The rifle I'm finishing now I'd like to have a smoother translucent brown. Much like you would see with an original rust blue...
  9. Siringo

    Sarson & Roberts 1861 Contract ID

    I recently purchased a Sarson & Roberts 1861 Contract Rifle. Or that is what it is supposed to be. The lock is correct in that it is marked "U.S.", "New York", "1862". However there is no date stamp on the barrel or proof marks on the rear angular side of the barrel. Also, there is not a...
  10. Siringo

    Metal finishes

    When did bluing become the predominant metal finish over browning? I am assembling a 36 caliber SMR this winter. Even though it’s a flintlock, the time period is around 1820’s. I have read the old rifles from the period, when disassembled, had blue metal on the bottom of the barrel while the...
  11. Siringo

    Pedersoli Trade Gun Frizzen

    I purchased a used Pedersoli Trade Gun early this year. I have enjoyed shooting it with balls or shot. This fall I have been grouse hunting with it and an issue came up that is not prevelant in general shooting. Namely, the frizzen is not fitted close enough to the side of the barrel. While...
  12. Siringo

    From the Fort in St Augua

    This looks like an large size Bess. 1 inch bore and gun alone weighs 47 pounds. Park ranger said it was used for long range sniping. Any one have accurate information on something like this.
  13. Siringo

    Rust Bluing

    Is there a particular time period that rust bluing was used instead of browning?
  14. Siringo

    Carving

    I am going to put together another Kibler kit. Whether it’s a Colonial or SMR is an open question right right now. I want to have the stock adorned with carving, but this is something I’ll need someone else to do. What stock material is best for carving? Walnut?
  15. Siringo

    Pedersoli Flintlock Kentucky Pistol

    I have the aforementioned pistol in 45 caliber. I have tried loads using .015, .018 and .020 patches with a .440 ball. I am using Old Enysford FFFG powder. Accuracy at 25 yards is dismal with any combinations that I have tried. Group sizes hover around 4 inches and I was hoping for better...
  16. Siringo

    Round ball knurling

    Gentlemen, Somewhere in this forum was a fellow that made a tool, operated on a drill press, for roughing up round balls. I am looking for contact information. THANKS.
  17. Siringo

    Patch tearing

    i have a new Rice barrel in 54 caliber. While working up the best load, I sometimes get patches that are torn in half. Also patches that have a chunk out of the outer edge. I’m using prelubed oxyoke .020 with a .530 ball and 90 grains of old eynsford 2f. Also use 100 grains of regular goex ffg...
  18. Siringo

    Browning issue

    Howdy - I’m attempting to refinish a Pedersoli pistol flint lock pistol. I have browned the barrel and I am trying to get the lock to brown. The lock was disassembled, bead blasted, degreased, etc. I have a sweat box that his heated to about 80 to 90 degrees and the humidity is 80%. I have...
  19. Siringo

    P. Bodini Schultzen Rifle

    I recently came into possession of a rifle made by P.Bodini in Italy. The rifle is a Schultzen style, 45 caliber (.450/.459 bore) - 1/48 inch twist. 12 equally spaced lands and grooves. Anyone have any experience in shooting these? Ball or bullets?
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