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    SOLD Happy New Year To Me

    Probably the wrong place to post this, but today I received a .58 carbine from a new seller, MIKE 357, which was one of the BEST transactions I've experienced. The rifle is not only exactly as described, but was shipped the next day after my money order arrived there. Packaging was amazing -...
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    Percussion Locksmith Needed

    The hammer nose (part that smacks the cap) on my original 12 bore single barrel has eroded to the point where cap chunks are escaping. Lock is marked "Spies", barrel "Utica NY". Really would like to have a nice restoration of the hammer/lock without destroying the patina. Anyone suggest a smith...
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    Lathe Chuck Advice Requested

    Looking for advice on purchasing a multi-jaw wood lathe chuck for my shopsmith to turn powderhorn plugs (big end). Three-Jaw or Four-Jaw? Does self-centering mean all jaws contract/extend with a single adjustment or do you have to screw each jaw independently? Last - are there any types/brands...
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    Original Rear Sight On Lyman Great Plains Rifle?

    By now, most realize I am an old, forgetful, unorganized geezer. About 2004, I replaced the rear sight on my Lyman Great Plains Rifle with an adjustable one. What I'm asking is for someone to post a photo of their original sight (preferably on a rifle). I think it's around here somewhere, but...
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    Revolver Cylinder Loader ..Suggestions Please

    Looking to buy a "bench loader" to load revolver cylinders taken out of the frame. Experieces with particular brands, models would be most welcome. ROA, 1858 Remington, and 1873 Colt S.A. percussion - all .44 are what I intend to use one for. As Always, THANKS for your help.
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    So ..I have this old "fowler" barrel ...

    Old 42" round, percussion, shotgun barrel from my neglected stash. At one time it had soldered-on ramrod thimbles and a pinned stock. "London" barely discernable on top and appears to be damascus 12 gauge. Appears to be safe to shoot. Trying to decide between a half-stock with/without under rib...
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    How did they attach a bolster to a round barrel ?

    Found an old smoothbore barrel I've had for around 50 years. 42" long, about 12 gauge, marked "London" on top, X111 and obscure proofmarks on the bottom. Bolster is typical of many percussion guns, not a drum but on the side of the barrel itself. Never had an under rib, at some time had thimbles...
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    Using Sizer/Lubricater For Cast Projectiles?

    Don't even know if parts are available, but looking at my vintage Lyman sizer/lubricater this afternoon, thought it might be possible. Heck, might even be a commonly used practice to run cast projectiles through it for my M/L's? Will it work?
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    Need work on original percussion lock - references, please

    My 12 gauge single-barrel percussion shotgun needs a little help. The front of the hammer's eroded to the point it does not fully encapsulate the cap which allows fragments to escape. Also, the internals are worn and hammer's a bit loose. I still shoot it, but not with anyone standing on my...
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    Lyman Great Plains Rifle Wedge Source ?

    Somewhere I've misplaced one of the wedges for my Lyman Great Plains Rifle. Anyone know a source for the factory replacement wedge? Thanks in advance.
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    Midway M/L Revolvers On Sale

    Just got a look at Midway's sale on muzzle loading revolvers. Fourteen on sale. Most all are quite a bit less expensive than other places. Midwayusa.com (or similar link - don't know how to do links).
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    Does BATF check on black powder purchasers ?

    Been buying black powder (one or two pounds at a time) when I stop at Graf's store in Mexico, Missouri as was my father's habit 50-60 years ago. Two months - three purchases, Each time I was asked and provided my Driver's license which the clerk did "something" with. Didn't really pay attention...
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    LEAD SHOT MAKER SYSTEMS - ANYONE USED ONE?

    After checking prices on lead shotgun shot lately and talking to some avid shotgunners, I'm considering investing in a lead shot maker. Cost for the Oasis brand seems to be $500 ish. Still, that's only about ten bags of shot and the results appear to be quite good. The fellows operating the...
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    Exploding .58 Minies ?

    Ok. Old guy trying to recall where I read this....If one would bore an appropriate sized hole in the tip of a .58 Minie to insert a .22 blank or .CB cap, insert said thing, and fire .....will it explode when it hits a hard object? Soft object? Deer? Tree stump? Additionally ....should the...
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    We Used To Be Relevant

    Digging out stuff packed away 18 years ago, I came across some "Guns" magazines from the 70's. Old timers will remember the monthly fun when such arrived in their mailbox. March 1972 - "Shooting Black Powder Shotguns", "Replica Arms 1862 Police Revolver", "Indian Trade Guns", writers like Col...
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    1861 US Cavalry Carbine ?

    I think I've bought an 1861 Cavalry carbine. Lock is Norwich dated "63". Barrel proofmarks show "P.Valentine" a sub inspector in 1861. Barrel is 24 inches, appears to be .58 caliber. Saddle ring is original to gun. No provision for sling swivel in trigger guard. Stock has provision for ramrod...
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    American Powder Company ? -

    Saw this at a gunshow in St. Charles, Mo. today. In white plastic jars. Didn't have my reading glasses. Black powder substitute made in the U.S.A. I'd not seen this product previously. Vendor really didn't know much about it except it's supposed to be used volume-to-volume to replace real black...
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    Old Time Nickel Plating - How'd They Do That?

    Can't recall any info on when nickel and/or silver/gold plating started for firearms (and other stuff), but have seen some things that pre-date the modern distributed electric power we know today. So - how did they do it? Or, was it not done until the advent of distributed electricity? Thanks.
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    Low Priced Guns in Blue Ash, Ohio - For Real

    Everything But The House - an estate liquidator site - "EBTH" - has changed their sales policy on muzzle loaders. Although I've purchased two from them in the past, they will no longer ship them and must be picked up at their facility. I contacted them to no avail. Right now there are three...
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    $5 Will Answer Many Questions - Since 1954

    Been on this forum for a few months - enjoying reading everything. Lots of questions - good, honest questions - from all sorts of folks. Many I think I know the answers, but couldn't remember from whence that knowledge originated. Things like "What's the best charge for my Colt revolver?" "When...
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