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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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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...
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...
Hi all, I just picked up what seems to be a model 1850 Prussian cavalry pistol....except a couple modifications? I can't tell if they're original,...
There doesn´t seem to be a large, 11mm expander on the market. The one I use bells out the opening too much. I need one that only just widens the...
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...
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...
Hi there, I have the opportunity to purchase a Snider-Enfield rifle. I is of the 3 barrel band type, the top of the -well:- action is marked "II...
Good Morning Folks. Looking at a 1777 model and would like to decipher these barrel markings: Thanks, Randy
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,...
A few shots of a rifled cannon used to block Union traffic from using the Mississippi river:
My grandfather built this pistol awhile back, so I know it's a replica, but I have no idea what type of pistol it is. The company is "Replica Arms,...
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...
I recently purchased this nice old pistol from a family that dates back to the local gold rush of the 1860's. It is a good quality travelling pistol...
Folks, I'm trying to figure out the purpose of a through-screw on the lower rear portion of the frame in a 2nd Generation Colt 1860. Please see...
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...
Before and after on thrift store find.
Am still trying to accurise the short Werder carbine. Principally working on loading the smaller carbine cases. They look perfect, but I took the...
Found this at an antique store today..a Ballard carbine. I've maybe seen one other, and that was at least ten years ago. From what I've been able to...
I found a picture of this in a book and it was listed as "Continental" which does not say much at all. The wood and metal work, less large ring...
Just picked this up last week, musket no rifling. any info?
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