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  1. RicM

    1850s British Pepperbox Revolver Wont fire Percussion Caps

    I was given by a friend to clean and to see if it works (thinking of making an offer to buy if price is right) an original 1850s British Pepperbox .40 cal round ball revolver. It was pretty dirty spent time disassembling and cleaning. The action does works well, no issues at all. Only problem is...
  2. RicM

    Cant Identify This Muzzleloader "The Conjuring"

    Went up to Burrville, Massachusetts with my daughter to the haunted house that was the basis of the movie "The Conjuring" . No we didn't see any ghosts lolol, but what I did see was a particular percussion cap muzzleloader. The tour guide stated it was used back in the 1700s for local hunting...
  3. RicM

    Any Info On Cannon Mounted on Bicycle

    I've only found one photo and Im guessing its maybe early late 1890's -1900s . Man would I love to own one but I figure it might be a custom made bike used to transport this cannon. So Im throwing it out here for any info about it. It is pretty unique.
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  4. RicM

    Need Advice On Brown Bess

    I have an offer to buy a Pedersoli Brown Bess Musket for $1,200 that has never been fired and is not a kit long gun. Though I would love an original $$$$$ that can shoot, but my wife would promptly test fire it on me. So any advice on the quality, opinions, pros and cons on the Pedersoli Brrown...
  5. RicM

    Opinion on “Custom Oil Gun Stock Finish”

    I am accustomed on cleaning my stocks (if needed) with warm water, Murphy Soap and a wash cloth. On any stock in the past on occasion I have use Boiled Linseed Oil, and use Renaissance Polish. I came across this stuff and a little reluctant on any hard gloss polish. Any opinions out here...
  6. RicM

    Question/Advice on Brown Bess

    My cousin who does reenactments sent me a text someone she knows is selling a Holland & Holland Brown Bess replica. I haven’t a clue and still looking for a Charlieville. Anyway fire away I am waiting on photos and description etc which I’ll post. Question being the company Holland & Holland...
  7. RicM

    Trying To ID/Info PC Smooth Bore Musket

    I have this old small caliber percussion cap musket found in a thrift store in 2013 they wanted stupid money for it, I went back to the same store a year later it was still there, I offered like $70 and it was mine. Its an odd piece with a duck head carved in the stock. Had no clue and this...
  8. RicM

    A Little Known Quote

    A quote from General William Phillips of England while his army of Brits were dragging cannons over the mountain ranges in NYS to attack Fort Ticonderoga. I thought it was funny but cool as my son who loves the old BP weapons and collects them also has a few pet goats.
  9. RicM

    Need Help finding Ramrod Screw for M1842 Aston/Johnson Percussion Pistol

    I have an original M1842 Aston/Johnson Percussion Pistol, date stamped 1854, Johnson. Love shooting it and it’s reliable and pretty spot on at 20 yard. Recently when pulling out the ramrod it came apart. Close examination, the Swivel Arms , the Ramrod. the barrel mount and Sliding Collar are all...
  10. RicM

    Help finding A Screw - M1842 Aston/Johnson Pistol

    I’ll cut to the chase. I own an original Model 1842 Aston/Johnson Percussion Pistol date stamped 1854, Johnson. Love shooting it and it’s reliable and pretty spot on at 20 yard. Recently when pulling out the ramrod it came apart. Close examination, the Swivel Arms , the Ramrod. the barrel...
  11. RicM

    My 1863 Springfield Rifle & 1854 Johnson Pistol - Love 'Em!

    I've been collecting American conflict rifles and handguns for some time and recently being a new-bee on musket loading black powder firearms, and I'm hooked!!! I just love 'em!! No doubt will be searching next for a Kentucky Long Gun or Brown Bess, in the near future. Anyway just want to...
  12. RicM

    Opinion on M1842 Cavalry .54 Cal Percussion Pistol by I.N. Johnson, Dated 1854

    I got a line on buying a M1842 Cavalry .54 Cal Percussion Pistol by I.N. Johnson, which is dated 1854 from Middletown, Ct. The seller is a long time friend that I know well and was told its all original and the bore is even in very good condition. Just asking here on opinions should I or...
  13. RicM

    Hello from NYS

    Thank you for letting join up on a fantastic site!! Been into the old war rifles for the last few years. My recent score is an 1863 Springfield Type 2 which gently and carefully brought her back from the neglected. Shoots real fine too and love shooting black powder!! And now joins my other War...
  14. RicM

    Help w/ID of Blunderbuss Flintlock Pistol

    First off thank you for inviting me to the site!! I am getting this very old Blunderbuss from a close long time friend who got it from an estate sale some 15 years ago. It seems to still be in working order and from what I gather and not sure at all, from the photos attached here it "could be"...
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