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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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a friend is trying to sell a 1842 58 caliber percussion pistol . I have no idea what a fair price is: . he has cancer and needs the money . it was...
Good Morning All, Just spotted a good 1842 Augustin Musket with a functioning Tubelock. Been looking for some time but have not been able to find...
Hi all, I am helping a very nice lady with the sale of this great Whitney rifle. I need so help on identifying it and ensuring that I help her get...
Hello, I just purchased this rifle. I know little about 1853 Enfields except that it was the second most common firearm in the US Civil War. I...
Anyone else fire a 53 enfield live?? I fire my 61, 63 springfield alot, as well as my 1859 sharps (all repros) and when firing they all seem to fire...
Hello, I have a Parker Hale 3 band Enfield and I'm trying to obtain a tiny screw which fixes the rear sight sliding blade to the sight ladder. Tried...
Hi all, I've got what I think is a model 1854 type 1 Lorenz....needing a couple pieces -- a front band/nosecap and the middle band. While searching...
Added to my CW collection today. Took a chance on the characteristic 'fuzzy picture auction' on GB. But not really a reach, as the owner lived here...
guys, a buddy of mine told me he picked up a Springfield 1854 Musket locally (an old attic find) and can't find any information about it. Is there...
I let go my only remaining reproduction firearm, a M1851 Colt Civilian in .44cal to help purchase this original pistol. The top-hammer design was...
Hello all, This is at an upcoming auction and black powder stuff is pretty far out of my wheelhouse. The description claims the lockplate says...
Were the 1861 rifled muskets serial numbered, and if so, where would the numbers be found? The only marks I can find on mine are the eagle, U.S....
I read in a post a year ago about the 1861 musket having two types of rear sights. I believe I have the earlier type but I can not find any...
I saw this carbine for the first time today and I know nothing about it. Lock markings--1861 Tower--Crown over VR.---not a great photo. Stock...
I'm looking at a 1863 Remington Zouave rifle and don't have a clue of what would be a fair offer to its' owner. It is in very good condition, no...
Gents I recently picked up a M 1861 made by the Trenton loco works in 1863. I have a couple of questions and I hope someone there will have an...
Just acquired my first muzzleloader, but it was a moral imperative, as I had every US cartridge service rifle example back through the Trapdoor. ...
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...
I have found two 1864 and one 1868 u.s.rifles that have been stored in an attic for 60+ years they are very dirty and seem to be coverd in some sort...
Good Evening. Looking to buy a '65 Dreyse Jaeger that is in good condition. Matching but has been cleaned and markings a bit faded on metal and...
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