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    WANTED Zoli zouave or other 2 band rifle

    I am interested in picking up a zoli zouave or another 2 band rifle that I plan to use for live fire and possibly NSSA. Preferably original sights, or ones modified for NSSA use.
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    Cleaning the breech where the flashhole comes in

    I have an 1861 Springfield repro that I am trying to clean up, but no matter what I have done I cannot get clean patches to come out. I believe the culprit may be the small buildup on the breech where the flashhole comes in. Any tips on cleaning that up? I have tried with my jag, borescraper...
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    Barrel tenons for Kentucky Rifle Traditions

    Good evening everyone, I am in the process of assembling my Kentucky rifle kit and have ran into some issues with the barrel tenons. I attached a photo of where I currently at with them, but they are slightly too big. Should I sand them down until they slide in, or should I use a dowel and...
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    Traditions Flintlock Kit Nosecap

    In the process of assembling my traditions kit I noticed my brass spacer is too small for the gap. Therefore, my new plan is to conjoin the two stock pieces into one and order a longer nose cap to put on the end. I believe the Traditions barrel is 7/8" flats, so does this mean I want the nose...
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    WANTED WTB George Moller Vol 3

    Looking to buy American Military Shoulder Arms, Volume III: Flintlock Alterations and Muzzleloading Percussion Shoulder Arms, 1840-1865 by George Moller. I am interested in expanding my current US rifle collection. Thank you
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    WANTED Original US Civil War Rifle

    Hey all, I am in the market for an original US Springfield. specifically the 1842 and 1861. I have been trying to acquire original copies of all the US Rifles and I am interested in the N-SSA so I figured why not kill two birds with one stone. The outside doesn't have to be the best but id...
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    Barrel Relining

    At what point is a barrel unsalvageable and not a candidate for relining? I am in the market for a good original 1861 Springfield shooter, but I usually see them $1500+. I can find them around $500 in poorer condition, so I was wondering if I could just reline the barrel and make it safe...
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    Fixing a crack

    What would be the best way to fix this crack?
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    How can I tell if a gun is in good condition?

    Local shop has some older guns, one of which being an 1842 springfield. Id like to collect some of the originals from around the Civil War but honestly have no clue what to look for. I just want a gun in shootable condition thats historically accurate. I included some pics of the one at the...
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