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  1. Post Sticky Thread U.S. Metallic Cartridges Testing (Regulation and Experimental) (1873)

    U.S. Metallic Cartridges Testing (Regulation and Experimental) (1873) Author: Major T.J. Treadwell (Commanding Frankford Aresenal) Government...

    Started by Badger‎, 04-13-2010 12:53 PM
    1873, cartridges, experimental, metallic, regulation, testing
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  2. Lightbulb Sticky Thread Building the BP trade rifle from a TOTW kit

    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...

    Started by Claven2‎, 09-05-2010 10:24 AM
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    building, kit, rifle, totw, trade
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    Other than someone who fails to say thank you when they get an answer to a question they’ve posted, I don’t think there’s anything more frustrating...

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  1. Italian black powder manufacturers

    I am looking for info on the Italian black powder gun manufacturers, Pietta vs. Uberti vs. Euroarms vs. any others, in particular regarding a...

    Started by GasMan‎, 04-21-2009 10:28 AM
    black, italian, manufacturers, powder
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    Capt Quahog
    05-03-2009, 12:07 PM Go to last post

  2. Some U.S. Civil War period Colts.

    With the exception of the Model 1849 Pocket Colt shown below, the other guns show significant wear. The Model 1860 Colt Army is martially marked...

    Started by drm2m‎, 04-01-2009 12:00 AM
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    civil, colts, period, war
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    05-04-2009, 07:25 PM Go to last post

  3. Original Rifle needs nipple

    I have a substanially un-molested Pa. Percussion full stock rifle that I will discribe in more detail in a subsequent post. That being said it needs...

    Started by Mike Haas‎, 05-03-2009 05:16 PM
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    nipple, original, rifle 16 Attachment(s)
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    Embalmer
    05-07-2009, 07:04 PM Go to last post

  4. Talking Matchlock\Flintlock Musket

    Yesterday, I received a Musket built by John Buck based on a late 17th Century French design. She is 61" overall with a 44" barrel. The wood is...

    Started by Teleoceras‎, 03-22-2009 09:50 PM
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    matchlockflintlock, musket
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    Teleoceras
    05-09-2009, 10:50 PM Go to last post

  5. Possible cannon ball?:

    May be OT but black powder is required. While in Florida, I could not find a place that would let me use my metal detector. Thus I poked around...

    Started by A. F Medic‎, 05-10-2009 12:00 PM
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    ball, cannon
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    Jim K
    05-18-2009, 02:40 PM Go to last post

  6. thread size

    Anyone know the size of the threads on the ramrod for a M1841 Mississippi rifle? Seems like quarter/course but doesn't cut as deep as whats on...

    Started by steved409‎, 05-02-2009 10:09 PM
    size, thread
    • Replies: 1
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    jjroth
    05-22-2009, 11:37 PM Go to last post

  7. Caps for Enfield 3 band?

    I'm a new member. I have played with black powder a bit - revolvers & a shotgun. I've won a 3 band Enfield in a raffle and want to shoot it. Can...

    Started by Ellis‎, 06-10-2009 01:27 PM
    band, caps, enfield
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    Embalmer
    06-14-2009, 03:13 PM Go to last post

  8. Lyman Great Plains Rifle Fun

    Took my .54 Lyman GPR out in the back yard today for some round ball fun. I havent shot it in several years. Loaded it with 50 gr (by volume) Goex...

    Started by Gun Surfer‎, 06-14-2009 07:41 PM
    fun, great, lyman, plains, rifle
    • Replies: 2
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    dogtag
    06-17-2009, 06:14 PM Go to last post

  9. Single Shot Target Pistol

    A friend runs the local gun shop. He took in a old target pistol in trade. It appears to be a copy of a Remington Rolling Block. It has double set...

    Started by usmc69‎, 06-20-2009 07:42 AM
    pistol, shot, single, target
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    Teleoceras
    06-22-2009, 11:28 PM Go to last post

  10. 2F or 3F?

    Can FFF be used in rifles? I have had conflicking opinion. If so would you reduce the load? thank you.

    Started by Dave‎, 06-24-2009 10:29 AM
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    jjroth
    07-04-2009, 12:00 PM Go to last post

  11. Even Remington is not sure it is an early one of theirs!

    Found this barrel in a box of discards. Took it home and cleaned it up. Discovered 1 line Remington on flat near drum. From what I can find...

    Started by A. F Medic‎, 07-03-2009 05:10 PM
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    early, remington
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    A. F Medic
    07-08-2009, 11:03 PM Go to last post

  12. Images of rear sight for my puzzle rifle.

    No markings except Redfield/an X/ and a 1.

    Started by A. F Medic‎, 07-13-2009 10:29 AM
    images, puzzle, rear, rifle, sight
    • Replies: 7
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    Timmer
    07-14-2009, 06:59 PM Go to last post

  13. How Did I do?

    Got this through proxibid for $826 with auction fees. Massachusetts contract Model 1863. I wanted a good "representative" Civil War piece. Are sling...

    Started by Arisaka99‎, 06-30-2009 02:48 PM
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    threepdr
    07-20-2009, 06:56 PM Go to last post

  14. This rifle is a puzzler!

    I have sent images of this BP rifle around to various custom BP rifle makers and also to the National Muzzle Loaders. They put an honest effort into...

    Started by A. F Medic‎, 07-08-2009 11:54 PM
    puzzler, rifle
    • Replies: 6
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    Jim K
    08-04-2009, 04:15 PM Go to last post

  15. Lee Metford and blackpowder

    To all collectors who don't shoot their rifles because they are antiques: please take a tranquilizer before reading further! I would like to fire...

    Started by Patrick Chadwick‎, 06-09-2009 12:09 PM
    blackpowder, lee, metford
    • Replies: 7
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    John Sukey (Deceased)
    08-06-2009, 12:56 PM Go to last post

  16. US 1842 musket with 0.75 barrel!

    I recently bought a unique looking 1842 Springfield musket with a large 0.75 round smoothbore 42 inch barrel (with no markings---it is very pitted)....

    Started by punicwars‎, 04-04-2009 08:40 PM
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    075, 1842, barrel, musket
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    gew8805
    08-12-2009, 04:18 PM Go to last post

  17. blackpowder measure

    This is probably a really silly question but here goes anyway. I reload blackpowder cartridges for my Snider Enfield. Up till now I have been...

    Started by biggles‎, 07-27-2009 07:31 PM
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    blackpowder, measure
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    biggles
    08-20-2009, 01:38 PM Go to last post

  18. "Bedford County (PA.) Rifle ?'ss

    Hi Guys Several months ago I inquired about this Rifle seeking info for some minor repairs and possible ID of area/manufactuer. I took it to...

    Started by Mike Haas‎, 08-12-2009 06:41 PM
    bedford, county, rifle
    • Replies: 3
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    Embalmer
    08-20-2009, 07:35 PM Go to last post

  19. Question Does anyone recognize these slugs?

    I found these on a river bank in Annapolis MD when I was a kid. Does anyone know what kind of rifle these came from and how old they are? The one on...

    Started by Jeff L‎, 08-25-2009 03:05 PM
    recognize, slugs
    • Replies: 8
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    jmoore
    08-31-2009, 05:17 AM Go to last post

  20. ? On Shipping Black Powder Rifle

    Do you need to go through a FFL on buyers end to ship a black powder musket to an individual? Thanks in advance. David

    Started by DavidS‎, 08-29-2009 07:29 PM
    black, powder, rifle, shipping
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 7,273
    gunluvver
    09-01-2009, 12:38 AM Go to last post
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