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  1. kh54

    Pietta 1863 Pocket Remington issues

    Greetings all! I have two 1863 pocket Remingtons. (No, I don't need two, but you know how these things happen.) I took one to the range and found that it misfired (no cap detonation) on nearly every shot. I cycled through a couple of times and one or two finally went off but I still had to...
  2. kh54

    Progressive depth rifling questions

    I have collected for shooting a number of ACW period reproduction muskets, mostly Enfields and Springfields. I have Parker Hale Birmingham Enfields, Miroku Springfields, and Italian representations of a handful of other muzzleloading musket types. I understand that no Italian manufacturer has...
  3. kh54

    Browning harmonica rifle

    I briefly visited the church history museum of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Salt Lake City this week and took a photo of one of the more unusual firearms I’ve seen. It’s a five shot sliding magazine “harmonica” rifle manufactured by Jonathan Browning in the 1840s. I forgot...
  4. kh54

    Cased LeMat

    I just finished the case for my Pietta LeMat reproduction and accessories and I thought someone might be interested to see how it turned out. I had wanted to copy the design of an original, but I found that there was a lot of variation among originals, so I chose instead to just design my own...
  5. kh54

    WANTED Chronograph

    I'm looking for a reasonably priced chronograph for use with my BP firearms. Nothing fancy needed...
  6. kh54

    1853 Enfield range fun

    I had a great time at the range today doing some load development with my Parker Hale 1853 Enfield, only the second time I've shot it. Today I started at 50 yards with a load of 70 grains and worked my way down. I forgot my own targets, so I used a piece of cardboard left behind by someone who...
  7. kh54

    Restoring abused guns

    Hi All. I have acquired six or seven original ACW period guns: revolvers, muskets and a couple of breech loaders. I don’t have the means to buy guns in excellent or better condition - my budget is usually between $1,000 - $1,500 so I expect to get something that might need a bit of work. I...
  8. kh54

    1855 Sidehammer Root original & reproduction

    I'm not normally a braggart (God knows I don't have much to brag about) so let's just call it sharing. OK, so I admit it - I just want to share these two guns. I don't know why I'm so enamored of the pocket-size revolvers, but I've always loved small gadgets and these sort of fit that. The first...
  9. kh54

    Burnside Carbine advice needed

    Greetings All. I recently acquired a 5th model Burnside Carbine for which I need to find a bullet mold (not round ball). I would like something that is historically correct if possible. I would appreciate any advice that y’all might be able to provide. And if anyone has the correct mold and...
  10. kh54

    Mississippi rifle questions

    Greetings All. I have a Replica Arms import of a V. Bernardelli reproduction Mississippi rifle manufactured/proofed in 1985. I’m wondering about how authentic the metal finishes are. The hammer and lock plate both have a nice case hardened finish and the barrel is a bronze color. I’ve finished...
  11. kh54

    Original 1844 Springfield smoothbore

    I could only get pics with my phone where I saw this today so I apologize for quality. The stock and metal parts are very clean - very little rust and no pitting. The bore has some pitting but should clean up nicely. Would anyone like to give me a hint as to the approximate value of such a...
  12. kh54

    Minié ball casting results

    I have some questions for y'all about casting Minié balls but I want to give you some background first. OK, I didn't exactly cast Minié balls but let's just call them that. I have two Miroku Springfields, an 1861 and an 1863. I've slugged both barrels and got the same size: .5835 land-to-land...
  13. kh54

    Smith Carbine load question

    Hi All. I just replaced the front sight on my Pietta Smith carbine and had the trigger worked on to correct the two problems that I've had shooting this gun, very high POI and very heavy trigger. I plan to work on some more load development at the range soon, but I do have a question about that...
  14. kh54

    SOLD Uberti/Taylor's 1849 Colt Pocket Revolver

    Greetings All. This gun isn't in mint condition but close. I purchased it from another MLF member to put in a presentation case but I've since changed my mind. I believe that it has been fired but it's clean and has some very slight handling marks. Four-inch barrel, .31 caliber, proofed 2021. I...
  15. kh54

    SOLD Uberti Colt 1849 Pocket Revolver

    Greetings All. I purchased this gun from another MLF member some time ago, but I've found that I tend to shoot others in my collection more often so I'm going to let it go. Four-inch barrel, .31 caliber, proof date, 2014 (CM). This gun was altered and "accurized" by a previous owner. The grips...
  16. kh54

    SOLD 1st Model Colt Dragoon

    Greetings All. This gun has no maker's mark, only proof and date marks, but I believe it to be an Armi San Marco. Proofed 1976 (AB). I have not personally fired this gun but it has been fired. However, there are no signs of wear or abuse, just small marks from normal use and handling, with a...
  17. kh54

    Loading and firing the LeMat revolver in the ACW

    Hi All. I’m looking for a little help to make correct buckshot as well as bullet cartridges to put in a case with my Pietta LeMat. I have questions some of you may be able to answer: Were revolver cartridge packs produced by or for the Confederacy? If so does anyone know where to find a correct...
  18. kh54

    SOLD Lyman 575213-OS

    I apologize that my photography skills are not better, but feel free to post here or PM if you have questions. I have made and fired hundreds of Minié balls with this mold but I have more molds than I need and I'm just trying to make room on the shelf for other stuff. I have thoroughly cleaned...
  19. kh54

    Chain fire!!

    I haven’t been able to find number 10 caps for some time so I’ve been making do with 1075s or 11s for all of my revolvers. I sometimes have to pinch my number 11 caps to keep them on the nipples, and although others say this is inviting trouble, I don’t know what else to do except not shoot my...
  20. kh54

    Paterson and 1861 Navy at the range

    Hi All. A few days ago I posted something about my MOFRA Colt Paterson with photos of the case that I repaired for it. On Monday I took it to the range for the first time. I also took the first BP revolver that I bought a few years ago, an Uberti 1861 Navy. I hadn't really intended to compare...
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