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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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I am looking at a mississippi rifle with a decent bore but has a sanded stock and the metal overly cleaned with the makers name on the lock buffed...
Gentlemen (and Ladies?): I'm planning to buy a Snider-Enfield with the intention of reloading and shooting it. Plenty for sale and I'd love to get...
Off of a bit of a disaster of a rifle. Huge and clunky. But the lock seems nice. Lockplate appears to be carved out. Hammer looks to be cast,...
I want to remove the stock from my 1861 colt rifle musket so I can check the underside of the barrel for rust and put a coat of light grease on it. ...
This my be the wrong forum to ask on but I recently got a 1864 colt rifle musket. it came with a 1864 dated cartridge box and bayonet and scabbard....
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Does anyone know of any other published accounts other than Edward Hall's "Belgian "Allin" Trapdoors" published in the August 1996 issue of Gun...
Just as a bit of Christmas entertainment, here are some photos of my "Personalized" flintlock pistol. Made 200 years ago with my name on the...
HI I am getting ready to add a civil war rifle musket to my collection I do not know much about them any opinions on this one before I bid $$$ thanks...
I am looking at this 1864 colt rifle on Gun broker it looks almost to clean to be true. Does anyone see any red flags Colt Model 1861 Special...
..Serial # 140 - 37007 - Blue - 7 1/2 Barrel with adjustable rear target sight-Walnut Grip's - Excellant exterior condition and appears totaly...
Hi has anybody from the UK purchased any Nepal guns from IMA/Atlanta cutlery. Im interested in a gahendra or a brunswick, if I have any trouble it...
Just missed buying this on German e-Gun. I´ve always been weak kneed whenever I see a really short old carbine. Even though I didn´t get it, I´m now...
So now am the proud owner of a Spandau M71 Cavalry Carbine. Purchased online .. but from a reputable dealer, so could have returned it. But it´s a...
Hey guys. A friend of mine picked up this little pistol and sent me some pictures of it...to me, it LOOKS like a reproduction, but perhaps could be...
I just picked up a cut down Springfield Rifle Musket for 60 bucks. Excellent bore, everything else was nice except for the poor rifle getting cut...
Gentlemen, I took apart my 1842 Springfield that I purchased recently. Under the barrel it says, R.A. UDAIPUR. s/319, 23.5.02. Does anyone know...
Well, I really had not intended to buy a Snider - they do not seem to have a good reputation as shooters, are difficult to load for, and what I had...
I ran across a Rolling Block receiver and barrel. They look as though they have never been used. The receiver has a nice case hardening and the...
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