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  1. Desperate Lee

    Could use some help to identify knife maker

    I have 2 knives by the same maker. One i have had for several years, the other i just bought 2 weeks ago. They are by the same maker but i dont know who. The wider blade i picked up at a flea market in the DFW area several year ago. The thinner one i got at Trade Days in Fredericksburg Texas...
  2. Desperate Lee

    My holster is too hard

    My holster i made for the G&G Confederate pistol is pretty hard. How is the best way to soften it up. I tried some leather conditioner but its not softening up. I dont want it limp but i prefer some flexibility to it. Any advice is welcome. DL
  3. Desperate Lee

    ASM CVA 44 cal Prospector Target accessories

    Ok guys i am getting close to my finished pistol and i want some cool accessories for it. I am going to build a custom pistol stand, slash loading stand for it, with some neat tools. Like in the accompanying photo, my first order of business is the loading rod. What i cant do or find is the bore...
  4. Desperate Lee

    CVA Mountain Pistol

    I have a CVA Mountain Pistol in 50 cal. Does anyone know what the barrel twist rate was for these pistols from the factory? Never had a chance to check it yet as my son is using it this week hunting does and for the last several weeks. DL
  5. Desperate Lee

    TC Hawken and Hornady PA conicals

    Anyone with any experience with this bullet and a 1-48 twist TC Hawken please chime in here as far as accuracy and loads. Looking for a possible deer load. I have 150 of these bullets sitting on the shelf. Thanks in advance. DL
  6. Desperate Lee

    Paper Cartridge alternative for single shots

    While carrying on a conversation with Rat about our 50 cal hunters, I started kicking the idea around about a paper cartridge for my Mountain Pistol. I use paper cartridges in my ASP Bealls Remingtons. Gonna make some for my brasser 44 colts also only with a lighter load. My 44 Colt steel frame...
  7. Desperate Lee

    New and Old leather for pistols

    Found this black cheap holster on evil-bay for my flint !ock i am building. Will do till i make a better one. Got my mock-up for my 45 cal done in poster board. Will commit to leather soon. Got my roll of 7-8 ounce leather waiting. It will be a kinda Mexican loop style holster with 3 buckle...
  8. Desperate Lee

    Flint position

    Quick question here gents. Installing flint in pistol lock, does bevel go up or down? I know flint goes all the way back wrapped in leather and parallel with the frizzen face. Anything else i should know? DL
  9. Desperate Lee

    Transporting to the hunt

    I found this at Harbor Freight on sale. Will be good protection for my 50 cal while transferring between home and my lease in West Central Texas or a short trip to the range. It is a Pelican 3800 case.
  10. Desperate Lee

    Short Barrelled Single Shot Pistols

    I have several parts left from trades I've done . One complete Colonial kit and almost enough to do 2 more Colonial kits. I may take one and maybe build something like this. It is a 5" barreled full stock pistol. I would also like to take one kit and make a 3" shorty type hideout gun. Kinda...
  11. Desperate Lee

    WANTED WTB Euroarms pistol lock

    Got a Euroarms Kentuckian pistol in 44 cal. Beautiful stock, un fired barrel. The flintlock lock is missing. Anyone have have one close or know what will fit to replace this one? DL
  12. Desperate Lee

    Wanting percussion CVA single shot ideas and pics

    When it comes to BP I am no novice . Got my first TC Hawken kit in 50 cal back in the mid 70's. Hooked up on an inline till I got bored with it. I handgun hunt with 2 TC Contenders with an assortment of barrels. I have 2 ASP BEALS style Remingtons that I absolutely love. Even after doing several...
  13. Desperate Lee

    CVA drum and nipple

    I see several CVA pistol barrels for sale on Evilbay without the drum and nipple. Most day they are from kits. The CVA kit I have has the nipple and drum installed already. Can these be purchased separately and installed by a novice? I want to build a Hawken style pistol and I want it 50 cal...
  14. Desperate Lee

    WANTED WTB or Trade

    Looking for a 50 cal Trapper Hawken style pistol to go with my TC Hawken 50 cal rifle. Got a lot to trade or if price is right to buy. Reply to post here or PM me.
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