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    Nice tools

    I have decided to sell some of my revolvers since I don't shoot them. this means I have some cash to spend on some nice to have tools and components. I am thinking of getting a complete set of gouges in wither 3mm or 6mm a nice set of rifflers to clean up around carvings. any other tools you...
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    SOLD 45 cal Hawken

    I have for sale my 45 caliber hawken. it has a 28" barrel that is 13/16 across the flats. The barrel has been cerakoted and the rifling is good with no rough or loose spots. the lock and triggers function correctly. Adjustable rear sight. some damage to the ramrod from having to use vise grips...
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    SOLD Cabela's Haken 58 cal.

    Hell I am selling my Cabela's 58 caliber Hawken. I just don't shoot it so it is time for it to go. The lock and set triggers work without issue. Barrel is 15/16 across the flats and is 28" long. has some light pitting on the outside by the breech. The rifling is in good condition bright with no...
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    darken incsied carving?

    Watching some recent I love muzzleloading videos and I have noticed that the incised carving on the rifles is visibly darker than the finish around it. Creates a great contrast and lets you see the details better. I was wondering how this was done. Is it wood burning or using a different stain...
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    stripped out screw hole

    I overtightened one of the screws that holds the butt plate on. What is the best way to fix this? drill out and glue in a dowl? drill a hole up from the toe plate and dowl so the screw has cross grain to grab onto? chop a mortice and glue a small block of wood and redrill a pilot hole? Fill the...
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    barrel channel plane

    I made myself a barrel channel plane and I thought some of you might want to know how to make your own. I started with a cheap amazon rabbit plane. the first step is to disassemble and to make the body of the plane the width you want. I would go just smaller than the width of your barrel or the...
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    River valley gunstocks

    I decided to buy two curly blanks from them as the prices are quite good. Alex Simpson was easy to get in touch with and was more than happy to answer my questions. My blanks are the top graded wood he had at the moment. He also offers pre shaped stocks. they list as services inletting barrels...
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    fired my first flintlock today.

    I built a 32 caliber rifle for a friend and sighted it in today. it was cold and a bit rainy and snowy but a good time. after my first couple of shots I started to have trouble with flashes in the pan. I am just looking for some tips or things I can change for more reliable ignition. I am in the...
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    browning after engraving?

    my attempts at searching this have failed. If you engrave the steel on your barrel or lock, can you brown the metal without losing some of the detail? I know bluing doesn't, but browning makes a thicker layer that needs to be carded off. just looking for some insight or pictures so I don't waste...
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    Building an underhammer

    Starting a underhammer project. Allen foundry action and a 32 cal barrel from Oregon barrel co. with a 1:36 twist. I fitted the barrel to the action breech plug. Then I cut the action down and filled to match the barrel.
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    just start cutting

    my previous experience working on guns was fixing a cva kentucky and a crocket kit. working from a plank and inletting the parts was not a bad job once you convince yourself to start cutting. 32 cal barrel and lock were nos parts for a cva squirrel. I made a lot of mistakes along the way but...
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    WITHDRAWN book: A wooden Iowa rifling bench

    Looking for a copy of A wooden Iwoa rifling bench by Steve bookout & Alan Neubauer
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    order of operations.

    I am building my first non kit rifle. I have inlet the barrel, lock, and trigger plate. I am wondering should i drill the holes for the barrel tenons now or after I shape the stock. I read recreating the Pennsylvania long rifle but now that I have a question I cant seem to find it. it can...
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    help choosing a lock

    I have decided that I want to build my first flint gun. what I have decided on so far that I want is poor boy long rifle, ash stock, 32 cal rice barrel, and iron mounting. trouble is I know the quality of the lock makes a big difference in how a gun shoots and reliability but I want to try and...
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    frist winter project done.

    built a carbine out of a 1861 colt made by uberti. the trigger guard and back strap are for a cattleman carbine. I am not much of a craftsman yet but I enjoy figuring things out as I go. This was my first attempt at incise carving so if anyone as advice I am all ears.
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