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  1. wiksmo

    WITHDRAWN Traditions “Trapper” .50 CAL Pistol (single-shot)

    There are a number of threads I’ve seen on our forum about this “Trapper” pistol. Still, I’ll open my ad with specs from the manufacturer’s web site. Capacity: Single-shot Barrel: 9.75″ Blued Barrel with 1:20″ Twist Trigger: Double Set Triggers. Pistol may be fired with trigger set or...
  2. wiksmo

    WITHDRAWN Yakut / Evenki Knife

    This traditional Siberian knife was hand-forged in Canada, and is one-of-a kind. The knife is 8” over all length. The blade is 3" long made with SAE52100 forged high carbon steel. Blade thickness is 5mm and it is exceptionally sharp. Notice that one side is flat and has a small groove...
  3. wiksmo

    Philadelphia Deringers have arrived

    From a recent MLF classified SOLD by Denster , I'm the person who purchased his pair of derringers. In the thread posts, @TXFlynHog wrote the comments "someone's gonna get a great pair here" and "Bob got a nice set." I agree. I got them this week, and they are exactly as listed, even much...
  4. wiksmo

    WITHDRAWN Underhammer pistol

    Good Day. I have a Pedersoli .36-cal Cook Underhammer Pistol, which I need to let go of. I've found I'm not able to load it because of arthritis/lack of strength in my fingers. Pedersoli recommends no loading stand be used for the underhammer; rather only hold the pistol in hands to lessen...
  5. wiksmo

    New possibles bag from QG

    In another thread someone mentioned a BP supplier called Quartermaster General (QG). I've been looking for a possibles bag for a while, and since hadn't found one yet, thought I'd check it out. I found one that was exactly what I wanted..."simple." Here's the QG description, along with some...
  6. wiksmo

    Do manufactured round ball recall warnings happen?

    The last couple of months I've been getting some .490 Hornady round balls for my .50cal pistols. Wondering if it's a good idea to keep the 100-round boxes separated by Lot Numbers? I've not found any comments on our Forum regarding ammo recalls and don't know what, if any, might be issues with...
  7. wiksmo

    Never-fired Lyman Plains Pistol

    I found a pre-owned, never-fired Lyman .50CAL Plains Pistol at my nearby LGS. Called Lyman today and they provided the production date of July 1986 based on the barrel serial number. That puts this cap & ball gun at 33 years old. I’ve not tried this pistol yet, and waiting for the weather to...
  8. wiksmo

    Barrel left in-the-white.

    I believe my post might be okay in this forum. If not, okay for Admins to move it along to the right spot. I've been considering an upcoming winter kit-build project. Have my eye on a Traditions kit of a 50-Cal percussion pistol. So far in reading about what is involved in a kit-build, I...
  9. wiksmo

    Rod distinction

    Reading about muzzleloading rods on this forum, and at manufacturers' web sites, I have not understood various names or terms used. What is the distinction between these? ~~Range rod ~~Field rod ~~Ram rod And are there other names? Do they have different uses? TIA. wiksmo
  10. wiksmo

    A Smokin' Blast -- 3rd BP shoot with Trapper

    I had another pleasant day this last weekend at the Ft Osage Muzzleloading range with temps in mid 70s and zero wind. I was able to shoot more round balls today compared to my first 2 range visits; then I was just learning how to reload. I had been shooting 10 rounds per range time, but was...
  11. wiksmo

    A Smokin' Blast -- my 2nd BP shoot.

    Last week SMO commented this in my thread on building my first pistol loading stand: I did get out to shoot my Trapper 50 CAL pistol for the second time last Friday, Aug 23rd. Not a lot of technical stuff in this Range Report. Mostly about having fun, and some thoughts on still learning how...
  12. wiksmo

    Built a pistol loading stand

    When I went to my first BP range shoot last weekend, I had no idea this pistol loading equipment was needed. So I decided to build one. I'm definitely more prepared for my next range time!:)
  13. wiksmo

    A day of "firsts" shooting BP.

    Yesterday I went to a local BP shoot, and learned how to handle (load) my Trapper .50 CAL pistol, and finally got to first-time shoot it! I had a really great time, and discovered I really like shooting this fun pistol. Here are some photos that tell the story better than I do. Ft. Osage...
  14. wiksmo

    Got my BP pistol supplies today....

    ….and actin' a little like a kid opening up birthday presents! After I recently got my new Trapper .50CAL pistol, I had written that I planned to get together with the owner of a nearby LGS. He has been shooting, servicing, selling, and gunsmithing BP firearms close to 40 years. That get...
  15. wiksmo

    Some cannons of Russia

    Been quite a while since I've read (or thought) about historical cannons. The two recent threads, "Alamo Cannons" and "The Alamo Cannon" woke up these sleeping brain cells. I visited the Alamo a couple of times during my Lackland AFB boot training. I liked these MLF discussions. So, which of...
  16. wiksmo

    My first BP pistol.

    It arrived last evening. Finally, I have my new Traditions Trapper 50 Cal Percussion Pistol in the gun cabinet. :) Mostly what I did with my NOOB pistol was to first admire how sharp-looking it is. Second, checked it over to the best of my knowledge, not having a muzzle loader before...
  17. wiksmo

    Are New cap & ball pistols test-fired by manufacturer?

    I just joined the MLF this weekend, and have my first question. It is more a curiosity Q since I've never before purchased a BP firearm. Whenever I've bought a new rifle or handgun, I know they are test-fired before being shipped out to distributors. Is that the case also with BP firearms...
  18. wiksmo

    Northland Newbie

    Greetings from the Northland in the Show-Me-State. I live in one of the MO communities located north of the Missouri River, which runs in and about KS and MO state lines. The people is this area call it the "Northland" since it's due north of KC. Been visiting the Forums a while, and decided...
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