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  1. Nazgul58

    Barrel Inlet

    I am working on my first build from a plank. It is a nice piece of Walnut my father cut 40 years ago. Looking at inletting the barrel and realize I am going to need someone to do it if I want it right. Need a suggestion on who to contact about inletting the barrel and drilling a ram rod...
  2. Nazgul58

    Breech Plug Install

    I have a 1 - 1/8" Rice barrel that I would like shortened 2" and an L & R Hawken breech plug installed. It is beyond my ability at this moment so I need a recommendation on who might be able to do this correctly. Thanks, Don
  3. Nazgul58

    Woodsrunner Finish

    Finishing the Woodrunner stock and I have a spot that is darker than I want. Used iron nitrate, one coat, heated, then one coat of permalyn sealer. The heel, where a toe plate would go, is dark and I want to lighten it slightly to show the grain better. Seems it is more of an end gain than the...
  4. Nazgul58

    Inlay

    Doing my first wrist inlay, will try my had at slight engraving of it as well. The nickel silver needs to be bent to the contour of the stock. Does it need to be annealed before bending or will it bend w/o difficulty? Will it anneal? Not dealt with this material before. Don
  5. Nazgul58

    #11 CAPS Louisville Area

    Stopped in KYGUNCO yesterday with a couple friends. They had #11 caps on 2 different racks. $10.99 each, high but available. I am well stocked but a heads up for others in need. Don
  6. Nazgul58

    Friendship 2022

    Looking for info and/or a mentor, this is my first trip camping and shooting there. I am not new to ML's, have several, shooting for 50+ years. I am interested in the informal wood's walk matches, also intrigued by the Hawken Shoot. Need to know things like how to sign up, how many shots do I...
  7. Nazgul58

    Like to identify this Hawken/Plains rifle

    Here are some pics of a rifle I bought about 8 yers ago. It is a Hawken style that I have never been able to find any info about the builder. When I shouldered it at a gun show the sights instantly were in focus for me. Tried it several times and it just fit me perfectly, had to buy it. The bore...
  8. Nazgul58

    Hugh Glass letter

    I just saw this.Found it very interesting. Don Hugh Glass letter on display at Cultural Heritage Center Submitted Jan 25, 2016 Updated Jan 26, 2016 This letter, sent by Hugh Glass to the family of John Gardner in June of 1823 is on display in the research room of the South Dakota State...
  9. Nazgul58

    Kibler 58 Finished.

    Finally got the time to finish my Colonial 58.
  10. Nazgul58

    Kibler Colonial

    I am assembling a Kibler Colonial kit and like others have noted it is a outstanding kit. Have emailed Jim a couple times and he is a gentleman of the first order. Fitted the lock last night in about 30 minutes, I was very happy with the way it was inlet. My question is about finishing the...
  11. Nazgul58

    Unloaded my Flintlock

    Muzzle loader season ended here last Sunday, had to unload the 58 cal. Hawken flintlock. Fired without issue after being loaded/carried in the woods for 3 weeks off and on. Didn't connect with the buck that is on our place, he'll be bigger next year. Shot 15 shots offhand at 50 yards into a 12"...
  12. Nazgul58

    Nice Morning in the Woods

    Cold and crisp. Had my .54 cal Hawken (custom), 90 gr 2f, PRB-pillow ticking, beeswax/mutton tallow lube. 20 minutes later.
  13. Nazgul58

    2 Cannons

    My father built these in the 70's. 1 inch bore, barrels are about 24", he made the carriages/wheels as well.
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