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    Underhammer stuff

    Looking for information on N Kendall made guns? Specifically ones marked "Smith's Improved patent Stud Lock" would like to see pictures of the internals and a focus on what makes it a "stud Lock"? also would like to see whats inside one of the underhammers that have the double set triggers...
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    Smith's Improved Patent/Underhammer stuff

    Greetings, Looking for anyone who may own a Kendall underhammer that has the "Smith's Improved Patent Stud Lock" looking to find out what makes it a stud lock? I have an idea but pictures of the internals and a focus on the actual components that make it a stud lock would be greatly...
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    English Breech plug

    anyone got a spare English 'flat bottom' breech plug laying about? I could use some pics of it if so! one shot straight at the plug's face.. then the normal side, top and bottom views.. It seems they are scarce right now and I do own a lil lathe and a bench top mill? Respect Always...
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    Spanish/Belgian smoothbore

    Hey to the Gang, came across one of those old Spanish or Belgian flint smooth bores this weekend. lock is HUGE.. 6.5" x 1.25" and dirty/rusty. The barrel is 33.25" and is of 20 Guage. the weird lil metal ramrod is only held onto the gun by its recess in the stock. Poor attempt at thimbles have...
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    making some Muleys

    Couple of locks I'm get'n near to finishing. and NO, the allen head screw on the lock with the outside mainspring will 'not' be on the finished product :wink: just was handy when I needed to test fit things and I haven't made the new one.. both locks were just quickly wire brushed to knock...
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    DS Underhammer

    If the pic intrigues you enough? the link below is a slideshow of pics I just took. The "lock" needs some work still, but it's mostly done. My Helpers are Stripes and Gizmo! http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y181/metalshaper/Double%20Set%20Underhammer/?albumview=slideshow Respect Always...
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    Fly Has Flown!

    Well, they sure as heck named them correctly!! My Fly, has done flown the coop!! :wink: Down working on my Underhammer, that I've built a double set trigger into. ( internal Mainspring as well ) I was fitting up the hammer with it's fly and just about had the durn thing in and trimmed...
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    For FW

    Hey FW,, Here ya' go!! :grin: an original Kendall "Breech loading Underhammer" the tag, under the barrel reads caliber .41 barrel "Kendall, Windsor VT Patent" one turn in 48 inches, seven groove rifling action: percussion underhammer Breechblock removed for loading Circa: 1835-1849 from...
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    Running a file

    To the gang, and with the Moderator's proviso? The topic of milling and filing came up a few topics back. I put in my two cents worth, and mentioned doing most of my work by hand. Here is one of the examples, of making it by using hand tools and a drill press.. These are pics of a Jenks...
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    Staining a stock

    Need some help.. does anyone remember a thread that involved staining a gunstock using artist oil paint?? I had printed off the info, but have managed to loose it in my filing system :redface: I think it came around the time Cody and a couple of others had built their flintlock double barrel...
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    New Baby!

    Well, here is the new baby!! It's done but not really finished. The base needs to have some more work done to it.. but we were in a hurry to see it actually shoot. Its golf ball caliber and does a great job of heaving them :: The lil' V, on the top of the tube is a powder trap.< we used...
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    Blank Length

    Friends, Need to ask a question,, what would be the minimum legth required for a stock blank, in order to make a double flint < or percussion> shotgun?? I was given a walnut blank. It was harvested localy and has been seasoned for about 6-8 yrs. The thickness is 3", the width about 11" and...
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    Cartridge Conversion

    I know its not the "normal" builders question.. But does anyone have a 2003 Guns and Ammo annual. In it it supposed to be an article talking about the cartridge conversions of 1851-61 Colt revolvers. I'd like to find a copy of the article. Or has anyone done such a job?? I've been offered...
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    Newbie

    To the Gang, Just thought I'd introduce myself... I'm Metalshaper. 42yrs old, married and have one son ( who's 12 and too mature for Dad ) By vocation I'm a Water quality Lab Technician.. I'm a gunbuilder of sorts, dabling in a little Black/Bladesmithing. Also a true beginner in the...
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