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    Hawk or Camp Axe

    Here is mine Puffer
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    British arms

    Bill, I agree with the books that Dave suggested. Here is another that is a verry good sourse for info ( here you will not find the depth of coverage on the specific Guns ( "Bess" & "Baker") but you will find a wealth of info on the guns leading up to them & those contempery to them), "English...
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    Baker Rifle?

    Sir Michael is correct. As a project,I bought an "Indian"Baker. (IMHO do not buy one from Military Heritage.In addition to the comments Michael stated, the guns they sell are of POOR quality.Middlesex Village is the best of the 3.) Ed Rayle rebarrled it ("modern" twist)As Michael has said, it...
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    Smoothbore vs. Rifled barrels

    Got me an Ed Rayl .62 rifled Bbl. on my Baker & yes it is a Tack Driver Puffer
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    Baker Rifle & leather patch

    CoyoteJoe, As mentioned before, DeWitt Bailey's book,( British Military Flintlock Rifles 1740-1840) is a MUST to start with.(TOW has it in stock)The book that David Minshall mentioned is one to look for. Squire Robin, as mentioned is doing GREAT work on loading & shooting an ORIGINAL. Sir...
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    Cleaning the patent breech

    #1Check the size. My Mortimer's is smaller than BrownBear's. I use a .177 wire brush (with the end "squared" off. HOT soapy water & dry with .177 patches.I DO NOT use any "rust prevent in the breach, ( I do in the Bbl.) the reason is because I do not want to have to "wipe" the breech. And as...
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    Pantent Breech

    I AGREE. :hatsoff: As to the H/C accurcy o the the TC "Patent" Breech (???? IMHO ) BUT that might be true of any Mass produced repo. Example -- I own 2 Pedersoli Mortimer repo.s ( a rifle & a Shotgun. Both have "Patent" breeches. H.Lee Munson (the Mortimer Gunmakers * 1753-1923 ) shows a pic...
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    Pantent Breech

    I have seen this diagram in several sourses ( including George) This IMHO, could be that the "sketch is a "gen eral drawing, or actually Nock's patern, BUT COULD IT BE that Egg "modified" it, as did the English gunmakers, for over 40 years, trying to make it better ??? (among the last being...
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    Baker blog updated

    In 1797, the Brit. gov. was "plagued with scandals relating to the quality of powder, it was providing the Military. Congrave (Comtroller of the Royal Lab. @ Woolwich) was apointed to solve the problem. THAT HE DID. (I can not go into how as we can not discuss formulas) but Congrave also...
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    Baker blog updated

    NEED to read book. "ENGLISH GUNS & RIFLES" by J.N.GEORGE (this book is out of print, but is avail. or get it from the library. George is concidered one of the "formost experts" in the field of Brit. guns. He has several ref.s to E. Baker as a premire gun maker. He also has a 9 page discussion...
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    Baker blog updated

    Squire, Speaking of powder, The only ref. I saw in your reports is t using TPPH Black Powder.What is it ??? Here in the states,most of us use Gorex or Swiss. the granulation is indicated by an Fg ( Fg = coarse (cannon) FFg + "rifle" (usually used in .54 cal. & larger , FFFg + pistol ( many use...
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    Baker blog updated

    Squire Robin, KEEP the FAITH. :thumbsup: Your tenacity to reprodducing (as closely as you can)the "historical" aspects of the "Baker" Rifle is to be :applause: :applause: There are guite a few "Baker enthusiasts" following your posts with GREAT Interest. Puffer
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    Baker blog updated

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    New German rifle

    :thumbsup: :hatsoff: PUFFER
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    Range Report - Pedersoli Ky Bounty Hunter Pistol

    JR, Long Bbl'd pistols were actually carried in the early 1800s. David Thompson (NWC Explorer, Map Maker, trader etal.) Carried 2 Mortimer pistols, during his exploration & mapping of the Columbia River (1810-1812) These pistols had 18" Bbl.s & were .65 cal. :shocked2: Puffer
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    Carrying a loaded flintlock pistol

    The "belt clip", was used quite often. Pistols were carried, often, on the belt, sash, &/OR any "cross belting" (carrying more than one pistol was common.NWC"HBC Factors, Clerks, Traders, Explorers, Etc, often carried a "Brace" of pistols in the field. ( David Thompson (NWC Explorer, Fur Trader...
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    Military Heritage Baker Rifle Question

    GREAT looking Rig :hatsoff: The 1:20 is "HC" I opted for Accurcy ( 1:72 ) but my next one will be 1:120 :thumbsup: Try "honing" & repositioning & 'OR remaking the triger. If you have ?? email me [email protected] Puffer
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    Military Heritage Baker Rifle Question

    The TOW Baker is an Indian Repo. The $$$ is GOOD. CALL TOW for info on "quality", also ask for pics of inter of lock & interior "letting. Also ask for the "importer" You will also need to "hone" the lock & reposition &/OR remake the trigger. The BEST"rifled Bbl. is from Ed Rayl ( about...
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    Military Heritage Baker Rifle Question

    I sent you an email. I have reworked an "Indian" Baker as has Chuckpa ( we both have Ed. Rayl's GREAT Bbl.ls Puffer
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    Percussion pistol

    YES. HOW ?? Depends on the gun. Some Mdl.s (repos) are offered both in flint & cap. if yours is one, the fairly easy. Puffer
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