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    Wood from Bradford Pear

    What a fine gun in appearance and workmanship. The wood is beautiful. Congrat's
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    flint wallet from Two Feathers

    Just received a fine, custom size, flint wallet from Two Feathers. Great work and service.
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    WANTED flint wallet

    I am looking for either a vintage flint wallet or a modern one that looks old. Folded dimension should be around 2" tall. Thanks for any help. Daryl
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    FOR SALE flint wallet

    am looking for either a vintage flint wallet or a modern one that looks old. The folded dimension must be around 2" tall. Thanks for any assistance.
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    Info on Powder Horn

    Here are some more pics. The writing clearly shows Deacon Chicopee Mass. The first two fancy initials look like J and G, but I could be wrong. My friend said he was told that the horn is from an extinct Scottish breed.
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    Info on Powder Horn

    A friend gave me this powder horn. It is so nice that I first thought it might be modern, but I notice the measure portion is by American Flask and Cap, a long ago firm. The large end closure is silver [tarnished] . The name Deacon of Chicopee, Mass., is on the measure in script. What can...
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    How is this shot bag[s] used ?

    Thanks for the information and pictures. That seems like the best set up. I appreciate it. Daryl
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    How is this shot bag[s] used ?

    Am I correct in thinking that when hunting , only one bag might be used, slung over the shoulder ? Then, a loader might use two bags in neckless fashion.
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    How is this shot bag[s] used ?

    My gun is a very late flintlock from about 1831, What type of shot and powder flasks would they have had then? I don‘t know of the Irish designation. Did they use those in England ?
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    How is this shot bag[s] used ?

    Both seem to have a shot dispenser Brass tip. I see no way to change the shot charge amount, so possible the bags were bought with the desired shot charge in mind. Felix , your thought about an explosive collar gave me a chuckle, and of course chills, too. What vintage might these be ? I...
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    How is this shot bag[s] used ?

    I am not sure if this two separate items, or one pair that is used together. Can you tell me how it would be used ? Thanks, Daryl
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    WANTED Mahogany Gun Case for 32" barrel double flintlock

    Thanks, I’ll make sure I get covered in the areas you mention. Hopefully, something will pop up. Daryl
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    WANTED Mahogany Gun Case for 32" barrel double flintlock

    That looks perfect. Now, is there a similar one available ? Thanks, Daryl
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    WANTED Mahogany Gun Case for 32" barrel double flintlock

    I have a John Manton double flintlock shotgun with 32" barrels . Am looking for a period correct mahogany case. Thanks for any help. Daryl [email protected]
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    FOR SALE Mahogany Gun Case Wanted

    Good morning. I have a John Manton flintlock , 16 bore, double barrel shotgun. The gun has 32" barrels and I would like a case to fit it. The ideal would be a John Manton case, but possibly another case of the proper size could be reworked. Thanks for any help or suggestions as to where to...
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    John Manton flintlock shotgun

    Yes, I bet it will take a bit more lead. What fun.
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    Sykes type shot belt

    I have a Sykes type shot belt and after viewing several photos of others, I wonder if I actually have two Sykes type shot belts, rather than one with two bags. What do you think ?
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    John Manton flintlock shotgun

    Solanco, I would appreciate your info if you can find it. Also, If you could give a picture of the work, I'd appreciate it. Thanks, Daryl
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    John Manton flintlock shotgun

    Solanco, thanks. Those are good hints. Were you happy with your restoration ? If so, who did the work ? Daryl
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    John Manton flintlock shotgun

    Thank you so much. I was hoping for a vintage case. I do know that Huey is the best at what they do. Daryl
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