1812 M95 Springfield Rocks Again

[majspud]

I finally got to shoot my M95 Springfield. I had the main spring reforged, and the cracked cockspur laser welded. 75 degrees, mostly sunny, light breeze. 50 yards standing, no sling, 70gr. 3X powder, 10 rounds .68 ball, no patch, 4X priming powder. I had a little trouble with the priming powder as it is 20 years old and a little humidity had gotten to it. I also fussed with the flint; it worked best with the flat up.

First shot was the 2:00 black. Needless to say, this was exciting.

T

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[jmoore]

Was out of town to Vicksburg, MS. when this was posted, so pardon the late reply! Very exciting indeed. I take it the photo to the right was before repairs were done. Have yet to run across a "shooter grade" military flintlock, but would like to find one eventually.

[browningautorifle]

I had the main spring reforged

So...as in re-heat treated?

[majspud]

So...as in re-heat treated?

Yes. It was an old replacement that did not have enough curve in the belly of the spring to cause a spark.

T

[henry r]

my wife would string me up if i was shooting at the side of the house. boom boom tish!

beautiful rifle.