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  1. Phil

    My new toy.

    I live in Great Bend.Or as we say in family.50 to hundred miles from any where!:thumb::thumb:
  2. Phil

    Question on seeeing down the barrel

    I have seen on here and other places pictures of bp barrels lit up like daylight.I have used small flashlight and even a laser.I know if breech plug was out would work.Non removable breech plug.I am trying to look at a thirty year old barrel that finally has had a conical removed.It stayed that...
  3. Phil

    My new toy.

    Learning more all the time.Left side of Barrel Traditions INC Deep River CT. further made in Spain.Right side of barrel Deer Hunter in large letters and indicates 1:48 twist.
  4. Phil

    My new toy.

    Thanks for more advice to shoot softer. Kansas Jake I am betting your somewhere in Kansas.Me to. And not similar to Deerhunter it is one in 54 cal!It says so on the barrel.I have looked around the net have not run across this in 54"s Did find mention of it o Traditions home.
  5. Phil

    CVA pawn rescue.

    11th corps that is a nice looking one.After taking mine apart there is A small patch of unfinshed wood right under the barrel.This makes me think she started life as a kit gun also.
  6. Phil

    My new toy.

    I may indeed try to soften the blow.My shoulder is so bad that it disturbs my sleep.Then again for deer season I will only have to deal with one recoil.So I will prepare to use it one way or the other. When the shot is crucial,I want it just as most practiced.I plan on a clean kill.I think this...
  7. Phil

    My new toy.

    Thanks and yes her future is a deer blaster.
  8. Phil

    My new toy.

    I paid the lordly some of $150.00 for this. It is an older unfired Tradition"s 54cal.I have never seen one so light to handle.My bum right shoulder will have a message for me when I shoot the first time. Just getting back into BP after thirty years.Waiting for correct weather to shoot it. My...
  9. Phil

    CVA pawn rescue.

    Oh no she is not a smooth bore!What I used to test the theory of fit.A saboted 45 cal to shoot thru a 50 cal bore. what a waste used at as made i would think it would reduce the impact and power .She is a rifled .45.And my Pyrodex is of r value.Thanks again to everyone.
  10. Phil

    CVA pawn rescue.

    Thanks for all of the replies. Anyone know Pyrodex equivalent.And also can I use a conical bullet?And if so will not need patch right? Must say I belong to another forum with BP and folks there were not nearly as helpfuL,nor responsive.You have made me feel very welcome here!
  11. Phil

    CVA pawn rescue.

    Interesting you put me on the right track.I found an original kit for sale. They did not have caliber listed.Also found magazine add from the time period describing it.No cal there either. Thing is it is described as smooth bore.I assure you mine has rifling.So I will continue my search.69 cal...
  12. Phil

    CVA pawn rescue.

    Thankyou
  13. Phil

    CVA pawn rescue.

    I used to to have a CVA Colonial pistol and a CVA Hawken rifle.Just recently sold.I am thru with black powder arms I said. Must be why I traded for four BP rifles and rescued this from a pawn shop!Would like to know anything about it.All I know for sure is I have determined it is a 45 cal.Know...
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