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  1. Homesteader

    Sharps failures. Suggestions?

    I hit the range today with my IAB Sharps. It was impromptu so I planned to loose load and just tune myself up at 50 yards. It was clean and everything seemed to be operating as it should. I blew through the channel to assure myself it wasn't blocked (air came right out where it should) and...
  2. Homesteader

    Any box-lock experts here?

    I have a little .41 caliber flintlock screw barrel muff pistol that I really like in theory. In reality I have a hard time with its box lock. The hammer / anvil / frizzen / pan cover isn’t tight enough to secure the powder in the pan. Certainly not tight enough that a gentleman could carry it...
  3. Homesteader

    Copper cookware

    I just acquired a set of copper pots and pans, most of which appear to be very old. The online sources warn of death and dysentery from their use, but I know copper was used a lot back in the day. What say the cooks among us? One or two of my new to me pieces have great tinning, a few have...
  4. Homesteader

    Should I rehab an original Remington-Beals or leave it as is?

    A friend has what appears to be an original Remington revolver that’s been handed down through his family. It’s in pretty rough shape, but not hopeless. The springs are clearly shot, but it’s not locked up. The loading lever latch is missing, the cylinder pin‘s tip is broken, and one of the...
  5. Homesteader

    Mounting a serpentine / S-lever

    I'm not sure I've got the terminology correct, but I have one of those match-cord holders from the rifle shoppe that works as a lever to lower the match to the pan (or whatever we call it on a handgonne; I'm new to this). Clearly I'll have to drill a hole through the lever for it to pivot on...
  6. Homesteader

    Tiller length..?

    I keep going farther back in time* and just acquired my first handgonne barrel from a forum member. It's a small one. I'm gathering the components to put it together for the range and got thinking about the tiller pole. I've read they were usually around 4'. Are there instances of longer or...
  7. Homesteader

    FOR SALE Colt shoulder stock

    I honestly don't know what Colt revolver (meaning Pietta, Uberti, ASM, whatever) this originally fit because I traded off the revolver I got it with. As I recall it required a little bit of fitting and it was good. $375 and it's yours. I'm always open to trades.
  8. Homesteader

    TRADE Anyone want to trade cylinders?

    I've got a few cylinders I wouldn't mind swapping for Pietta Remington .44 cylinders. Specifically a Starr DA and two Colt army cylinders. If anyone is interested PM me.
  9. Homesteader

    What makes a Southern rifle?

    I have a .45 Southern flintlock (maybe a "poor boy") rifle that I dearly love, but I do find myself wondering what exactly makes a southern rifle, a southern mountain rifle, and the like. Simplicity seems to be part of it, but other than that..?
  10. Homesteader

    Barrel wedges for different Colts

    I've had Colt clones from Richland Arms, CVA, ASM, Pietta, Uberti, etc. etc. Not long ago I got an ASM '60 Colt Army in a trade that has the sloppiest wedge fit I've ever seen. Brand new Pietta and Uberti wedges did no good at all. And then just the other day I stumbled across a website...
  11. Homesteader

    TRADE Remmy- Colt swap..?

    I have decided I like the ‘60 Colt Army better than the ‘58 Remington New Army, mostly for nostalgic reasons really. So I figured it’s worth seeing if there’s someone out there who feels the opposite and would like to trade. This is an Euroarms in very good but not new shape. Indexes and...
  12. Homesteader

    Trail tarp advice?

    I’ve just about talked myself into buying, or maybe making, an oilskin tarp / Diamond shelter. I’ll use it both for period camp and probably off my motorcycle. Seems like a good idea to get some opinions from those of you who’ve used them. Tentsmiths, Panther Primitives, or homemade? 7x7 or...
  13. Homesteader

    WANTED Trail tarp

    A shot in the dark here, but does anyone have a Tentsmith's trail tarp or diamond shelter they don't need anymore?
  14. Homesteader

    SOLD Hudson Bay 6 point blanket

    I got this from a family member over 20 years ago, but I just don't use it down here in the south. It's spent enough time keeping a closet warm. Time to pass it on to someone who will use it. $475 USPS Money Order (sorry, I don't use PayPal). Send me a message and let's chat.
  15. Homesteader

    Nitrated cartridges and water glass

    I mentioned in another post that I have been shooting smoke-wagons since the early 70's, but have never fired conicals. Well, I cast about 100 of them and decided to make up some self consuming cartridges just for the helluva it. So I nitrated and cut paper, and then did the whole glue thing...
  16. Homesteader

    Modifications required for conicals?

    I bought my first C&B revolver in 1973. In all the intervening years, and all the different smoke wagons I've had, I have never fired a conical! It's been round ball for me every time. Now I'm curious and have decided to try conicals. Exactly what will I need to do to my Remmy and Colt...
  17. Homesteader

    Expedient lube..?

    I've been a fan of good old spit-lube for rifle patches since I was a young shooter (about a hundred years ago). Simplicity and tradition has always been my thing with front-stuffers. Before heading out the other day with a new (to me) smoothie I noticed I had a bottle of rendered bacon grease...
  18. Homesteader

    WANTED Butt nail..?

    Kinda odd, I guess, but I lost a nail from the butt plate of my trade gun today, and it’s just bugging me. Anyone know where I can get a replacement? Thanks!
  19. Homesteader

    SOLD Quality Brown Bess Bayonet

    I’m a big fan of trades, so if anyone would like to offer something for this I’d be interested. On the other hand I’ve had it for years and don’t use it, so I’d be happy to pass it on to someone who will. This is one of the really good Bayonets made for the Bess. It’s quality steel with a...
  20. Homesteader

    I can’t see my sights

    I ran some lead through my .45 long rifle recently, and wasn’t thrilled with my performance. The truth is I just can’t see the sights well anymore. The blade is a blur (on a 44” barrel) that I more or less guess is in the notch of my flat rear sight. At 50 yards I averaged a 3” to 4” group...
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