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    FOR SALE 18' Nomadics Tipi for sale

    This is a brand new Tipi I purchased back in July of 21. It's never been out of the box. The image shows the receipt and what I paid. The poles are in Texas and as you can see are very expensive to ship. If you want them as well you can have them (maybe rent a U-Haul to pick them up). The price...
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    What rifle is this?

    This belongs to a friend of mine. The only picture I have at the moment. Cap lock but looks like it might have been converted from a flintlock. 45 caliber. It is a full stock, long barrel, with a trigger and set trigger. No patch box. The stock does have a cheek piece and a butt plate. He...
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    FFFF documented use in the Fur Trade Era? Un-glazed "Rifle Powder"? Is today's powder dirtier?

    FFFF documented use in the Fur Trade Era? Un-glazed "Rifle Powder"? Is today's powder dirtier? I've been doing research on the history of gun powder during the broader Fur Trade Era. That has spawned a couple of questions. FFFF documented use in the Fur Trade Era? F, FF, and FFF used in...
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    Vent pick in the touch hole while loading

    So last night I'm watching one of The Woodland Escape's videos and at the end the three guys are going to shoot and all three put their vent picks in the touch hole before loading. Theory being that a channel is left in the compressed powder in the barrel that aids in the flame from the pan...
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    Repairing wood screw holes

    I've got two wood screws that hold the trigger guard on my 300+ year old wheellock that are stripped out. I could possibly fill the holes with something like plastic wood to give the screws some new purchase. But I'm guess there are probably better ways to deal with this. I'm not concerned about...
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    My Wheellock Wrench

    Excited to have located a Wheellock Wrench, and am told it is from the same region of Europe and the same time frame as my Wheellock. Fits the gun's wheel key and dog screw (two different sizes) perfectly. Also is an adjustable powder measure and has a screwdriver tip, plus a ring for attaching...
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    WANTED Custom Belt, Baldric, Holsters and maybe Frog

    I'm in need of a custom rig. Wanting to holster my two double barrel French pistols on a baldric, cross draw, near the belt so they won't interfere with my bear claw necklace (which has grown in length since I replaced the beads and added turquoise pieces as well). I also want to hang my French...
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    Sioux Parfleche Beaded Sheath and Trade Knife

    I have no idea when this was made but I was intrigued by the knife itself which is made from a file and is a lot thicker than contemporary knives made from files. It's a heavy knife.
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    appalichian hunter's new shooting bag

    I am posting this on behalf of @appalichian hunter. The shooting bag I had made inspired appalichian hunter to get out the leather and tools and build one that suited him and his needs and I think you'll agree he hit it out of the park. His whole kit is great. Here is his description and photos...
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    A Wheellock for me- resources please

    I don't know why I did it but I bought a French Wheellock. Should have it in my hands in the next two weeks. Not like I need to go down an entirely different rabbit hole but.... So I know absolutely nothing about wheellocks other than a YouTube video I watched explaining how they work. So folks...
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    I'm a Free Trapper. My bag, horns and accouterments.

    The extremely talented artisan who brought my vision to life is David Moore. I am forever in his debt. I've been trapping North America since the end of the Revolutionary War. I've traded with all the Fur companies over the years. I stay out year round so have sized everything to my needs-and...
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    CLOSED Medallion creation/engraving

    Looking for someone who can cast a medallion in brass (to begin with) and then engrave very fine detail on both sides. Any recommendations appreciated. I'm looking to get this reproduced.
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    French Hunting Sword

    Can any of you guys provide any information about this sword, such as possible date range, is the handle bone or ivory, etc? I believe it to be French because of the very limited remaining inscription on the reverse side from this picture which appears to be french to me- but it's so worn I...
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    1781ish?- the whole Kit and Kaboodle

    I won this at auction before Christmas and it just arrived. I am over the moon. I'll post additional photos if you guys want. I know you appreciate this as much as I do. On the horn, among other things, is M Birch 81 (MB 81 is on the priming horn), the word "Miami", a large running buck, a...
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    My Bowie from Runewolf1973

    @Runewolf1973 told me it would look even better in person, and it does. On the outside of the shipping box was written "Contains Cutlery". When I opened the box, as my chin was dropping to the floor, I heard myself blurt out "why yes it does". Now that's a knife. [and that's a 16" laptop] I'm...
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    Did the US purchase any German Military Muskets?

    Does anyone know if the US Government ever purchased any German military muskets? Perhaps to use as trade guns for the Indians? Thanks
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    Rev War Patch Knife

    This just arrived today. A patch knife used in the Revolutionary War [edited for clarity: no documented trail back to the war- just hearsay]. I figured it hung around the neck so I did the same with it. Very clever design. Opens with one hand and the thumb naturally holds it open. Cut the patch...
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    WANTED Antler powder measures- engraved

    Need four antler powder measures. Two 60 grain and two 25 grain. Would like them to resemble an original I have from 1781 (see picture below). So much talent here I know this is in the wheel house of one of you folks. And Merry Christmas.
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    1750 ca French Lock Screws help

    The lock screws on one of my 1750 ca flintlock pistols are striped. The pitch appears to be 32, but the diameter is just a little smaller than no. 8 but larger than a No. 6. Unfortunately the shoulder in the lock isn't big enough to allow me to enlarge the holes to accept an 8-32 lock screw...
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    James Bowie

    Having lived in Texas for more decades than any other state I thought I knew about James Bowie. But having just purchased a Bowie knife from @Runewolf1973 I thought I'd add a Bowie book to my collection. Quick read, and VERY interesting. I really didn't know anything about James Bowie. And I...
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