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    .71 Caliber Charleville?

    I just picked up this french flintlock, which was sold as and mostly matches the description of a Light Infantry model 1816 Charleville. The only issue is that it has a .71 caliber barrel, which I understand wasn't standard on french guns until the 1840's, and it has a front sight directly on...
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    Successful conversion of lead oxide back into pure lead

    A few days ago, I posted asking for advice/insight on the possibility of converting the left over slag from casting back into pure lead. Well today I had a few hours with nothing to do so I thought I'd give it a try. To start off, this experiment was in no way scientific. I didn't have access to...
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    Lead Oxide/Dross

    So I determined my current casting setup is way too hot and I was producing a good amount of slag/dross. Has anyone ever attempted to reduce lead oxide back into pure lead? I know it would be way more economical to simply buy more lead but it seems like it would be an interesting project. Also...
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    WANTED Brown Bess or Charleville

    I'm looking for a Brown Bess, preferably a 3rd model repro but interested in others too. I may also be interested in a 1777 repro, as I'm not too satisfied with my MH Charleville. I'm attending gunsmithing school soon, so I'm not opposed to one that may need some work.
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