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  1. M

    Anyone shooting old time flintlocks such as M1795, Brown Bess etc,...

    I shoot my original Nepalese Bess all the time. Never had any issues. I have modern reproductions I shoot also but I do like my originals.
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    1850's John Brown Underhammer Rifle

    How do I get the "Muzzle Blast" Magazine
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    1850's John Brown Underhammer Rifle

    8 Bore, You said that some H/A underhammers use different nipples. Is the H/A referring to Hopkins/ Allen style? And what is the difference between the two types of nipples? I am new to the underhammer scene. Thank you so much
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    1850's John Brown Underhammer Rifle

    I took the under hammer to the range to after I did the modifications and it shot well. I zero it with three shots and followed that with a four shot group. The little flash guard worked well. You can see it hiding the hammer.
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    Front sight/how to?

    My old eyes are having the same issue. I use the disk on my glasses, the Bic on my front sight, use a front sight hood and shoot with both eyes open. I have a real issue seeing the target at 100yds. So I think my next course of action is shooting glasses.
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    1850's John Brown Underhammer Rifle

    I found the problem that is causing the debris. The frame around the nipple is not touching the bottom of the barrel like it should. There is a small gap that is allowing debris to come out. I made a small flash guard that should work. I will post pictures later
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    1850's John Brown Underhammer Rifle

    50 yds
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    1850's John Brown Underhammer Rifle

    I took the underhammer to the range yesterday and was pleased with the results. I did not adjust the front sight at the range but you can see how well a rifle from the 1850s can shoot. The one thing I need to do is add a flash cup.This will stop the debris from the cap from hitting me on the cheek.
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    John Brown, Fremont NH Gunsmith research.

    Good Day All, I recently picked up an underhammer rifle that seller said was made by John Brown of Fremont NH. I have been looking for examples of his work and any other info. I have found the usual info about his house in Fremont, where he was born, his business and his sons. What I cannot find...
  10. M

    1850's John Brown Underhammer Rifle

    I could not find any photos of an rear sight adjuster so I made one on my lathe. It will do for now until I get the correct one.
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    1850's John Brown Underhammer Rifle

    Good news guys, The seller said the bore was rated at approx 80%. Well I cleaned the bore and was pleased to see a pristine bore. The rifle does appear to be correct for the New Hampshire rifles of the time. This will be a nice shooter.
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    1850's John Brown Underhammer Rifle

    Looking at the rear sight tang you see a metal plate with a small hole that slides up and down when you loosen the screw on the side. Could the elevation rod be a stationary support or is the sliding plate a coarse adjustment? If I can find a photo of the rod I can make one on my metal lathe.
  13. M

    1850's John Brown Underhammer Rifle

    It is missing an elevation rod and I do not know what one looks like. Can you help?
  14. M

    1850's John Brown Underhammer Rifle

    Good Day All, I recently picked up a new addition to my collection and thought I would share it with you. . It is an 1850's Fremont NH John Brown Underhammer rifle. The seller says it is a .40 cal and is a very heavy rifle. I have not received it yet but I do have pictures. It is missing the...
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    Unusual Side Hammer Rifle

    An associate of mine posted on another forum with an idea on the origins of this rifle. I thought it was pretty funny so I decided to share it with you. Heelerau wrote: I wonder if it was in fact made by a backwoods gunsmith, it has for me a rather agricultural look.It is well made...
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    Unusual Side Hammer Rifle

    Well, the side hammer is ready for the range. I emailed Dr. Decker with the LACA in New York and asked if this rifle could be a Lefever & Ellis prototype and he said it is possible but it is probably made by a frontier gunsmith. I went through everything on this gun to ensure it is safe to...
  17. M

    Unusual Side Hammer Rifle

    Ok Guys, I was kidding about the epoxy. I re-soldered the barrels and everything is copacetic. Right now I am trying to fabricate new flash cups. I will post later. MP
  18. M

    Unusual Side Hammer Rifle

    Also as you can see in this picture the "flash cups" on the end of the hammers are missing or damaged. Does anyone know who might sell these or is it time to see my blacksmith friend? Thanks everyone.
  19. M

    Unusual Side Hammer Rifle

    As you can see in the pictures I have some solder separation between the barrels. I am looking for ideas on the best way to repair this. As we all know muzzle loading rifles like this do not have the same recoil shock as modern rifles so a high tensile epoxy may work. I do plan on shooting this...
  20. M

    Unusual Side Hammer Rifle

    The crude workmanship is what makes me think this is a prototype rifle.
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