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  1. 52Bore

    Pedersoli Rust Brown Barrel?

    When I spoke to Pierangelo and his Son Stephano at the SHOT show in 2017 or 18? After they purchased PH name/rights and announced thier Whitworth with Brown barrel. They said they could no longer use the chemicals for rust blue/brown due to Govt regulations.
  2. 52Bore

    "Days of Yore" An eccentric Englishman and his Antique ML collection.

    Nice showing of parts of history. Looks like he enjoys his Lancaster as I do mine. Not sure about priming the pan before loading though… Thanks for sharing.
  3. 52Bore

    .45 Caliber: Deer?

    Taken 2 does with 40cal PRB over 40gr Swiss 2f. Both double lung shots under 50yds, neither went more than 30yds. An accurate shot is most important.
  4. 52Bore

    Fast Twists Smaller Than Forty Bore?

    I do know, William Moore made a 30cal 1:20 twist (2-groove) in the mid-1800’s.
  5. 52Bore

    If muzzleloading was a sport on ESPN (funny video)

    Mostly original British Best percussion pieces being shot and a few flints, as I recall.
  6. 52Bore

    If muzzleloading was a sport on ESPN (funny video)

    ESPN aired a few (very few) ML shooting episodes in the mid-1990’s. I believe it was Jim Scouten, prior to his own Shooting USA.
  7. 52Bore

    New to BP with a 10 gauge and hopes of a turkey

    Keep up the good work.. Turkeys are not ‘migratory’ birds, so few states have restrictions.. I hunt with my 4-bore, 5drams/2oz #5 plated shot. Check your state regs. If your limited on supplies - remove the barrels and nipples, run water thru them (I use my garden hose outside), then use a 10b...
  8. 52Bore

    Adjustable Shotgun Shot Measure

    Good job. The original looks to be a BGI, made with something like bass/balsa wood - to reduce the cost. Your wood choice looks good.
  9. 52Bore

    Back into antiques…

    The appearance looks to be in very nice condition. The lack of pitting at the snail/nipple indicates low use and/or well taken care of. (Your nipple threads might be a little long, based on the gap in the photo?). If the bore is constant with a tight patch - I’d make sure the flame path is...
  10. 52Bore

    Back into antiques…

    Very nice looking piece… unless there’s something obvious- should be some fun in shooting! Deringers always make me think of Turner Kirkland (Dixie Gun Works) as they were his favorite to collect.
  11. 52Bore

    NRA "Voting"

    NY is the only State that can do such as the NRA was chartered in NY in 1871. Anti-gun attempt, most likely - but, the NRA BOD let Wayne L. do such, for years.
  12. 52Bore

    NRA "Voting"

    As a Life member, I’m undecided. I find it sad that NY has to do the job of the BOD.
  13. 52Bore

    W Moore shotgun

    Remove the barrels to check the proof marks.. the bore size may also be stamped. Enjoy
  14. 52Bore

    ID request (E. Schilling)

    Looks like a cut-off single barrel, made into a pistol. Pinfire production established post 1850 Jones Underlever- post 1860 Not much quality or value. Enjoy, nonetheless
  15. 52Bore

    Convert ANY flintlock to percussion for $60 …

    If it was invented 200yrs ago, it probably would have saved the demise of a lot of Flintlocks..
  16. 52Bore

    Shot Dippers

    You did well… congrats.. Here’s some different handles designs of originals (mostly British).
  17. 52Bore

    Caps Made In Idaho

    Keep in mind, the NMLRA can’t influence its own State to host a separate Primitive hunt.. They also couldn’t garner enough signatures for their State to offer a custom/specialty license plate. Might be best to complain to CCI directly.
  18. 52Bore

    English Fowler

    Looks like a nice light Sporting piece… Mid-1800’s for sure. Much lighter and never made for ball as such with a Fowler.
  19. 52Bore

    Cutting large chunks of lead

    3-4 tpi bandsaw blade (for wood) cuts thru 2” thick soft lead with ease .. smaller tpi seem to clog up.
  20. 52Bore

    Superimposed load rifle

    Another: John Rigby 1825 Percussion cap had won out and been accepted by all the makers in the UK by then.
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