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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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Wasn't sure if I should have posted these here, but they were unique, thought I'd see if anyone had run across these anywhere. Just picked up this...
I picked up a Sharps 1853 percussion copy by the Nepalese last weekend. I have been doing my research from the little bit available, and think this...
Photo show three of my favorite revolvers, top is Uberti Colt 1851 that I converted to fire 38 S&W, middle is the Uberti S&W Russian in 44 cal...
I have just obtained a very tidy .577 rifle by George Gibbs, 29 Corn Street, Bristol. It is essentially a P56 but has a wedge fastened fore-end...
Morning all, I restored a P1861 two bander a little while back, mainly just for the reference collection, but she appears to be a good candidate...
I recently bought this rifle. I am trying to get the fore grip off and it has a screw that goes into a type of blind nut from the left to the right...
I used to be a reenactor but now I am too old and lame to do any such thing. But, I still enjoy shooting my P-H 1853 Enfield. The P-H 1853 came as...
This rifle doesn't have many markings on it. It does have Liege proof marks. The barrel is 32" long and has a bore about .464". I think it's possible...
Good Afternoon. Just snapped my '62's mainspring. Any suggestions on replacements, and I also would greatly appreciate specifications to try to...
Good Afternoon. Just acquired and Italian Vetterli 10.4 and while cleaning it I began to wonder. That usually means trouble and some money will be...
New to this site and looking for info. I just acquired this rifle at an auction and I can't find any info about it. It's 38" long with a 21" round...
Dear All, I am looking for a brass butt plate for a Snider cavalry carbine, with a trap door in it. If anyone has one in their spares box for sale,...
Getting close to buying a Berdan II. Has a piece of the stock at the tang is missing and I need to know who you would recommend to repair. Thanks,...
Good Morning. Getting ready to purchase a Swiss Vetterli 69 or 69/71 shortly. Need recommendations for a good shop or individual to perform the...
Just back from my local Berlin (ex-US-Army) range and had a great day out with the M69 11.35mm Werder cavalry carbine. Tried it out with Hensel´s new...
today's shooting of my martini-henry carbine...
Next rifle of my collection - Austrian Wänzel Extrakorpsgewer 1854/67 The Wänzel rifle and carbine was a breechloading conversion of the Lorenz...
Got the dies new and later got the Classic Cast press with the 1 1/4" thread for the large dies. Removed the 7/8" thread adapter screwed in the...
Got this and know what it is, but not quite how it measures. One side of the scale is marked GRAMM. Have checked with BP and it´s fairly accurate. It...
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...
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