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  1. greytop13

    Springfield 1851 Cadet?

    My friend came across an old gun while cleaning out her deceased mother’s home. She asked me if I could tell her anything about it. It’s a rusty old girl. The owner’s husband found “Springfield 1851” on the tail of the lock. I was able to find an eagle over “US” just in front of the hammer...
  2. greytop13

    Sierra Muzzleloaders 29th Annual Spring Open Rendezvous in May

    May 17th - 19th on New York Flat Rd near Forbestown, CA. More info: http://www.sierramuzzleloaders.com/upcoming-events/rendezvous-information.html For our Open Rendezvous there are three areas designated for camping: Primitive area (all visible equipment pre-1840), Open Camping area (a mix...
  3. greytop13

    Swivel gun recoil--need help

    Having an issue with my 1.5" swivel and keeping it upright. I fire a 1# lead ball over 500 grains and hold on to the tiller when she fires. However the recoil causes it to topple sometimes. I've tried staking the front leg and weighting it with sand bags but it's still a chore to keep it...
  4. greytop13

    cleaning LeMat revolver?

    Hi Fellas, I'm a flinter and have no experience with percussion or revolvers. My son just returned from shooting his LeMat for the first time and I'm trying to help him take it down for cleaning. He got it used and does not have a manual. We got the .44 barrel and cylinder off and I can see...
  5. greytop13

    Pacific Primitive in June (Nor. Calif.)

    My apologies if this has already been posted, but I thought folks might like a reminder since pre-registration is due May 15th. The RDV is June 12-21. Check out the website for all info and forms: http://www.pacificprimitiverendezvous.com/ :thumbsup:
  6. greytop13

    replacement lock mortice

    My first flinter was 50 cal Armisport Kentucky rifle with a POS lock. My wife gave it to me for Christmas 10 years ago. I've been shooting my GPR for the last few years while the KY collects dust. When I could get the KY to fire, it shot straight. I think she'd be a fun rifle with a new...
  7. greytop13

    deer hoof knife

    I'm thinkin' 'bout makin' a knife or two using last year's deer hooves and saw this online. Never made (or even assembled) a knife before but want to give it a try. Can someone give me advice on how to handle the area where the hoof meets the guard? It looks like a cap. If so, how do I go...
  8. greytop13

    Filtering beeswax

    I just received 8 lbs of beeswax from a local beekeeper. It looks pretty clean but has some debris in it. What method do folks use for filtering out the dead bees and other junk? Would pouring the melted wax through cheescloth or old nylons work or does the wax solidify too fast? Thanks for...
  9. greytop13

    HBC Columbia dept. weapons?

    I had difficulty deciding whether to post this here or under Fur Trade. Please move it if I'm in the wrong spot. I've been reading about the Northwest/HBC trappers who were working the West Coast and Snake River around 1820-1840. The descriptions of their firearms are fairly vague but I...
  10. greytop13

    Notched pan--send it back?

    Just received my new Traditions .50 cal. KY flinter today. It looks like they inletted the barrel so low (or the lock so high) that they had to take a drill to the pan. They had to notch the pan on the barrel side to expose the touch hole. So there's a divot in the left side of the pan. Does...
  11. greytop13

    50 cal. KY flint--Traditions or Pedersoli?

    I'm replacing a Traditions 50 cal flintlock that was lost in a fire. After reading several threads I see several shooters like their Pedersoli KY pistols but dislike the hefty trigger pull. I loved my Traditions but am wondering if I should switch to the Pedersoli. I can get the Traditions...
  12. greytop13

    Buffalo powder horn finish--wax or oil?

    I'm in the middle of making a powder horn. I've got the bison horn almost filed and sanded down and am about to start the polishing. I've read about two different finishing techniques, one using oil and one using paste wax. Any recommendations? Thanks
  13. greytop13

    restored GPR shredding patches/heavy fouling

    I finished resurrecting my .50 cal. GPR. I thought I had lost it when our garage burned down in April but discovered it in the rubble. Had to strip it down to the last screw, file, sand, stain, rebrown and finish. There was some rust in the barrel but I seem to have gotten the better part of...
  14. greytop13

    Cleaning at primitive rondy?

    I'm planning on heading to my first primitive rendezvous next weekend with my newly built GPR. Anytime I shoot, I do a full disassembly, but that's at home. I'm wonderin' if you fellas clean your weapons every day/night during rondy, or do you rely on swabbing oil, lube or moose snot for a few...
  15. greytop13

    GPR end cap removal?

    This Lyman GPR is my first kit. I'll probably be asking a ton of questions as I go. I apologize in advance for taxing anyone's patience. I'm planning to start filing and finishing the iron furniture tomorrow. Everything is coming off okay except the front end cap. It appears to be attached...
  16. greytop13

    GPR-Brown, Blue or White?

    Word has it that Santa may be delivering a GPR kit with my name on it Friday night. This'll be my first kit. I've been reading back over several threads on barrel treatments and understand that many barrels were left in the white by colonial gunmakers. But by 1830, what was standard? I'm...
  17. greytop13

    Santa's asking: GPR kit or Hawken kit

    Santa (my wife) knows I've been wanting to build a flinter and told me to add what I'd like to my Christmas list. I've got a Kentucky rifle flintlock already and I'd like something for around the years 1820-1840. I've narrowed it down to two choices: a Lyman GPR and T/C Hawken. I'm wondering...
  18. greytop13

    Advice on fixing a fussy lock?

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