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  1. stephenprops1

    Pedersoli Missouri River Hawken 45 caliber with Maple Stock

    Just two days ago I got my new muzzleloading rifle. I have wanted one of these for years. I have had some good new and used rifles in the past, but I always wanted this one. The Maple Stock cost almost $200 more, but that was my preference. I also wanted a 45 caliber, which made it harder to...
  2. stephenprops1

    Unusual Circumstance - Looking for Input

    Yesterday I was shooting my Thompson Center, 45 caliber, percussion, Hawken rifle. I was using .445 patched, round ball. I was looking for lighter loads to help preserve my gun powder supply. I was using 40 grains, 35 grains and 30 gains of Pyrodex, P powder. My rifle has a set trigger. When I...
  3. stephenprops1

    Blackening Brass Problem and open Question.

    I have been restoring an old FIE 45 caliber muzzleloading rifle. I wanted to blacken the brass on it for something different. I used Brass Black solution by Birchwood Casey. All of the brass blackened nicely with one or two applications of the solution except the patchbox. I have worked on it so...
  4. stephenprops1

    Creating a Canoe Gun

    I was given an old F. I. E. 45 caliber percussion rifle. The second picture is of that rifle as I acquired it. It has some issues. There is a slight crack in the stock. There are many dings and scratches in the stock and barrel. The was some rust around the nipple. The rear sight would not stay...
  5. stephenprops1

    Making Substitute 4F Powder - Question

    Hello. I have recently aquired a Pedersoli, 45 caliber, Flintlock, Smoothbore pistol. I currently have a small amount of Goex FF and a few pounds of Pyrodex P (FFF) powder. I want FFFF for the flash pan. I was wondering could I crush/grind the Pyrodex P powder or the Goex FF in a Mortar & Pestel...
  6. stephenprops1

    Asking for Powder Charge Recommendations

    I just acquired this Pedersoli, 45 caliber, flintlock, smooth bore, 11 inch barrel pistol. The owner's manual does not give a recommended powder charge. I plan to use .440 and .445 size patched round balls. I was thinking a charge of GOEX FFF powder between 20 to 40 grains might work. I am...
  7. stephenprops1

    Ackerman Arms

    Does anyone have any first hand knowledge of Ackerman Arms in New York? I would appreciate any experience you have had with them or anything you have heard about them. Thank You.
  8. stephenprops1

    R. Hughes Muzzle Loading Shotgun

    I was in a gun store today and found a 10 gauge, R. Hughes, side X side, percussion, muzzle loading shotgun for $350.00. I did a little research and discovered Hughes firearms were made in London and Birmingham, England from 1858 to 1900 when the company was bought by another outfit. The new...
  9. stephenprops1

    EuroArms/Pedersoli

    Two weeks ago I walked in to a gun store and found a 45 caliber percussion rifle. I'm not sure of the model. It looks like a Kentucky carbine or something like it. It was in good condition and the bore was great. I got it for $175. The barrel is marked EuroArms and Pedersoli. I wonder if it...
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