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    First chainfire

    I had a first chain fire this week on an old Lyman Rem. New army. I only had three loaded and two fired. What a surprise. Sounded like a Hawken. I am glad you and revolver are not injured. My issue was flashover because to small RBs and no lube. I got some lubed wads as soon as possible.
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    Flintlock help

    Great looking rifle. Does not have the typical European replica look. It has an "Early Virginia" look about it
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    RD Woodall rifle

    Curt, thanks. Your information is the first I have learned of the gun maker. Seems to be a good lead.
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    Lancaster repaired

    About the moisture content I cannot say. I know the rifle is 20 or thirty years old and was in an estate sale. It had little use. I have no way of knowing how it was stored. I think it had dried to some brittle stage. The wood grain was poorly selected to run cross the wrist. I am still going to...
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    Lancaster repaired

    I have the rifle in a cooler more stable closet barrel down
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    RD Woodall rifle

    House, Thanks, I never found information on Woodall.
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    Lancaster repaired

    Where I live in west Texas those skills are rare. Mr Hinkle lives in the Dallas are 350 miles east. I could not find another closer. I am sure there are gun makers around most I have seen are east of the Mississippi . I had some gun smiths and hobbiest tell me how to fix it or offer to repair...
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    RD Woodall rifle

    Most guns of this quality cost a few thousand dollars. ( my opinion) it is worth $700 as that would be the cost of the parts. The value really cannot be measured in dollars. I could never imagined owning such a rifle. Most people who look at one of these contemporary long rifles don't really...
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    Lancaster repaired

    The time I first saw that break my heart sank. I still feel as if I lost a treasure. It was like having damage to a great painting. No repair can make it whole. However Chuck Hinkle did a master job. He is a master gun maker. He still makes guns but mostly he is retired.
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    Lancaster repaired

    There was enough shifting that the trigger guard was bent. The whole thing had pulled away. The tang bolt remained tight.
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    Lancaster repaired

    I don't know. I am being extra careful. I don't know the glue. It was a two part but not epoxy. Apparently very strong. There are no hidden pins ets to make it work.
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    Lancaster repaired

    It has a long tang bolt that kept it from coming apart. I took it from a closet and struck the stock on the door. It was being stored in a closet near a central heating unit. I think the wood expanded and shrank. I made a poor choice in storage. I. Plan to store it in a neutral closet barrel down.
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    RD Woodall rifle

    It was an accidental find at a bargain price. It ha Siler lock probably Douglas barrel. The rifle is skillfully made. It is heavy would work for a large shooter. It has a straight barrel of .45 cal. Because if LOP is long I have to use a bench rest. The name on the barrel is RD Woodall.
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    Lancaster repaired

    The break can barely be seen on one side. Just a line.
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    RD Woodall rifle

    Here are some photos of my Lancaster made by a RD Woodall [/URL][/img] [/URL][/img] [/URL][/img]
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    Lancaster repaired

    I just got my Lancaster repaired after cracking the wrist. Chuck Hinkle of Dallas area repaired it he is a master gun maker. He is rhe closest to my area (350) miles. Hw did a great job. Just reporting.
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    Cracked stock

    Titebond 2 it is. I will be waiting for warmer weather to do the repair.
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    Cracked stock

    Thanks to all for good suggestions. I will keep you informed.
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    Cracked stock

    The crack runs to the lock mortice. The tang screw which screws into the trigger group holds the stock together and prevented any travel of the crack. I don't think I will remove that unless it seems advisable. Glue and wrap the crack seems to be a good plan, but a dowel from the lower part...
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    Cracked stock

    MD, I was thinking along the same line but thought of removing triggers guard and trigger before glueing crack. The dowels seem to be a good idea.
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