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  1. John Spartan

    Dixi Gun Works Disappoints.

    Thanks for the insightful input. Most folks must just be stupid.
  2. John Spartan

    Dixi Gun Works Disappoints.

    I am now (as of two weeks ago) on the “no shop at DGW” bandwagon. Ordered a lock which the website said was in stock but it turns out it wasn’t. After waiting for it to ship I contacted them and was told the lock was not in stock but they had ordered some and that it would be in stock “soon.” I...
  3. John Spartan

    Heat treating Perdersoli frisson?

    I’ll show my ignorance here with a question that doesn’t deserve it’s on thread: If a frizzen is already heat treated (hardened) why does one need to do it again?
  4. John Spartan

    Hello from Southeast Michigan

    And another welcome from a SE MI lead baller.
  5. John Spartan

    Italian firearm manufacturers, did they shut down?

    Actually you can order direct…kind of. Wanted a Dragoon musket and not one could be found in North America. Contacted IFG (who also called Italy to make sure they had one) and they ordered it from Pedersoli for me and I got it in about 28 days. Very helpful female was the one who took care of me...
  6. John Spartan

    Pedersoli Kentucky .50 Thoughts ?

    And in with what seems to be my obligatory “I have five Pedersoli’s and all our flawless and beautiful,” Though I will agree, I certainly paid for it.
  7. John Spartan

    50/50 Dawn dish soap and water patch lube

    There is nothing new under the sun here. As far as I’m concerned, people can post any and all things. I’m always learning something. If the thread title looks like a repeat, then don’t click on it.
  8. John Spartan

    BEST CALIBER TO HUNT DEER W/ FLINTLOCK RIFLE

    Jaeger?
  9. John Spartan

    Short Land Pattern Brown Bess Flintlock Musket

    Okay
  10. John Spartan

    Short Land Pattern Brown Bess Flintlock Musket

    Not sure of what your definition of “bank breaking” is but I got a Pedersoli Bess (kit) from Dixie Gunworks I have been very happy with. Shoots great too.
  11. John Spartan

    New aftermarket stock for Pedersoli Jaeger?

    Guess the main issue with it is it already has multiple coats of BLO and I assume any serious wood work would require the BLO to be removed. Did that once before on another stock and it was quite the project. And with no guarantee of better results but I don’t claim to be a wood expert. Be nice...
  12. John Spartan

    New aftermarket stock for Pedersoli Jaeger?

    Good morning all. Let me preface this with a own 6 Perdersoli muzzleloaders and 99% of them are perfect in fit, finish, and material but… My last purchase was a Pedersoli Jaeger kit. Zero complaints about the metal and stock fit my (maybe minor) issue is the stock itself. No problem with the...
  13. John Spartan

    Ratio unmentionables to BP firearms?

    Also a latecomer to the BP game but I jumped into it strong about 3 years ago. With that said I’ve also been culling the UM herd keeping what’s practical (modern) and historic (WW2). After all that chin flapping its about 2:1 UM to BP.
  14. John Spartan

    Pedersoli ball mold - "Nominal" size ?

    Then I need more coffee!
  15. John Spartan

    Pedersoli ball mold - "Nominal" size ?

    I like to think I’m smart but I can’t figure this thinking mold size is mold size. Does it have to do with shrinkage as different metals contract (shrink) differently as they cool?
  16. John Spartan

    Good Wood Stripper Recommendations

    Stripped the plastic like polyurethane finish on multiple Italian stocks using several different hardware store strippers - experimented around - and all worked well. Finish bubbled right off and I used wooden flats (craft “popsicle sticks”) to scrape the goo off. Even if you miss a spot the...
  17. John Spartan

    How safe is it to use lead round balls while hunting?

    Well I have shot several times in a indoor range (government one supposedly “state of the art”) and if you blew your nose when you were done the Kleenex would be black. Lead? Powder smoke? Is there a difference? I now avoid indoor ranges.
  18. John Spartan

    How safe is it to use lead round balls while hunting?

    Having worked in a job where yearly lead testing was required I saw how easy it was to pick up “don’t get pregnant” levels of lead is. Just as easy to avoid too. With that said I shave a bit of meat where the ball may have touched. Probably paranoid but there are enough life hazards around no...
  19. John Spartan

    Polishing the bore on a new ML.............

    Am I missing the part where this is smoothbore or rifled? Guess since we’re in the percussion forum I’m presuming rifled…? Or does it make a difference? I’ve polished all my smoothbores before I even showed them in most cases. On my rifled one I have not (new and unfired yet) and did not really...
  20. John Spartan

    Refinishing a finished gun stock…

    Generally speaking the wood on my Pedersoli’s has been excellent. My last purchase I didn’t think much of (Jaeger kit) but 1 so-so out of 6 ain’t bad. And its gonna be a bush gun so I reckon it’ll take a beating anyway!
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