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Well, I'm going to build a TOTW Lehman Trade rifle in left handed flint and figure it will be fun to document the build. For those looking to try...
U.S. Metallic Cartridges Testing (Regulation and Experimental) (1873) Author: Major T.J. Treadwell (Commanding Frankford Aresenal) Government...
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Pictured is a musket in question, touted as an "1816 Betsy Brown Musket" by an acquaintance that has it for sale. He also asks $1800 CDN for it. I...
Recently purchased a few Uberti BP Revolvers. I know a little late to the party. I have everything to go bang except for the #10 caps?
Hi, I’ve just purchased a pattern F which has a few bits missing. 1. Front nose cap 2. Trigger and front sling swivel 3. Two of the three...
It's been six years but I finally found an extractor for my Gras rifle on eBay. Don't have it in hand yet but it's coming. Expensive as heck but it...
All cleaned up and ready for the ball, gents for your viewing pleasure! It's an 1887 Spandau. From what I was told the markings on the buttplate...
A friend of mine gave me this sling. It was old and super toasty like its been in a attic more than few decades. I have oiled it and bringing it back...
Afternoon all, I was wondering if anyone has an idea how many P1800 Baker rifles were chambered in .75 before the switch to the smaller calibre? ...
Hi, Wondering if there's anyone who can help me out there, as I'm building my first Muzzleloader. I've been reading what I can find, about...
I have a nice 3 band Snider Enfield Mk.II* that I'd love to put back to rights. I've done some Lee Enfields over the years, but this one is proving...
I attended an auction and picked up some very nice and unusual pieces. I'm in the process of researching and gathering information, but I thought...
even worth keeping a1885 Springfield with stock for end cut down?
First time post. I have been working on a U.S. Military rifle collection and have worked my way back from an early M-16 slick-side to the civil war...
Please feel free to post your Snider carbine in this thread. There's a fair variety of types- some pretty common and some pretty rare. I'll lead off...
Good day! I recently came into possession of an 1870 Husqvarna Rolling Block -- not a milsurp, I know, but will have to do for now -- and the sling...
I realise that there aren´t many Werders out there, so interest will not be excessive. But I´ve had the Werder for over a year now and it´s just...
Hi all, Not exactly sure if this is the right place to ask- I'm normally in the Martini pages, but I had the opportunity to acquire this shotgun-...
Hi, another member, RCS encouraged me to try to post some photos of a double .50 BP rifle that I recently got from Traditions. The wood is beautiful...
I ordered a Traditions Pennsylvania Pellet Flintlock and it came in on Wednesday. She's a .50 cal and can use powder or pellets. I haven't decided on...
I recently purchased a Traditions Pennsylvania Pellet Flintlock and I've been searching around for an answer to what I thought was a simple question;...
At an auction there was a .58 cal rifle that nobody would bid on. Also there was a reserve. I was going to test the water by bidding but I did...
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