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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. Original 1861 Springfield musket worth?

    I'm trying to help an email acquaintance determine the worth of some fireearms he has. One of them is this original 1861 Springfield musket. I'll...

    Started by Rick the Librarian‎, 04-03-2009 08:55 AM
    1861, musket, original, springfield, worth 1 Attachment(s)
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    jjroth
    09-04-2009, 11:18 PM Go to last post

  2. A rifle/revolver question for a beginner

    Hallo guys, i have a question not for me but for a comrade, He want to start muzzle loader shooting. Wich is a good rifle for shooting and also for...

    Started by gunner‎, 08-04-2009 01:59 PM
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    beginner, question, rifle or revolver
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    Johnny Peppers
    09-14-2009, 10:52 PM Go to last post

  3. 1861 Springfield

    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....

    Started by Pattern14‎, 09-24-2009 07:58 AM
    1861, springfield
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    jmoore
    09-24-2009, 10:20 AM Go to last post

  4. Whats it worth and would it be safe to shoot?

    Does anybody know anything about antique muzzle loaders? I would like to own this one depending on the asking price, but only if there was a way I...

    Started by PaleRider‎, 10-09-2009 10:07 PM
    safe, shoot, worth
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    AKA Hugh Uno
    10-12-2009, 06:19 PM Go to last post

  5. Civil War Bullets

    I have some Civil War bullets from Gettysburg and was wondering if anyone could connect the bullet with the type of firearm that may have used it. ...

    Started by limazulu‎, 10-14-2009 01:19 AM
    bullets, civil, war 7 Attachment(s)
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    Johnny Peppers
    10-15-2009, 03:28 PM Go to last post

  6. How to find out what rifles issued to CW unit?

    I've been trying to find out what weapons were issued to Co. A of the 10th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment and the 10th New York Veteran...

    Started by bigstick61‎, 10-09-2009 12:55 AM
    find, issued, rifles, unit
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    bigstick61
    10-17-2009, 05:49 AM Go to last post

  7. Model 1851 Colt Navy- manufactured 1857 with U.S. Government (army) markings.

    No original finish left on this pistol….but the markings are “quite” clear. These “martially marked” 51 Navies are becoming increasingly difficult...

    Started by drm2m‎, 03-27-2009 10:46 PM
    1851, 1857, army, colt, government, manufactured, markings, model, navy
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    bobwal
    10-20-2009, 09:55 PM Go to last post

  8. Navy Arms 1851 cartridge conversion

    A rather beat-up Navy Arms 1851 Colt in 36 cal was found at a gun show. I had a Legal Defender 38 S&W cylinder and recoil plate which I used in this...

    Started by RCS‎, 03-19-2009 09:37 AM
    1851, arms, cartridge, conversion, navy
    • Replies: 6
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    dsmc1
    11-10-2009, 09:34 PM Go to last post

  9. difference between 1861 springfield and 1863?

    Please educate me. I see advertsements of people selling 1861 springfield muskets with a date of 1863 on the lock. Are they the same or are there...

    Started by Timmer‎, 04-09-2009 10:18 PM
    1861, 1863, difference, springfield 2 Attachment(s)
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    tbeck
    11-24-2009, 09:38 PM Go to last post

  10. civil war uniform reproduction ???

    A friend I used to work with just called me. He was cleaning out a house where the occupants went to a nursing home or passed away. He found a...

    Started by rice 123‎, 12-08-2009 08:15 PM
    civil, reproduction, uniform, war
    • Replies: 1
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    conductor
    12-09-2009, 03:46 AM Go to last post

  11. My Civil War Colt

    I picked up a Civil War area 1849 Pocket with holster. Serial number dates it to 1863. Came with an original holster. Only Civvil War era Colt I...

    Started by 3ky‎, 10-21-2009 01:12 PM
    civil, colt, war
    • Replies: 5
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    conductor
    12-09-2009, 03:55 AM Go to last post

  12. Moved: Dean,adams & Dean Revolver

    Started by duncaninfrance‎, 04-02-2010 01:02 PM
    adams, dean, revolver
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    Patrick Chadwick
    12-28-2009, 03:31 PM Go to last post

  13. Question Muzzle loading pistol: Bounty

    Hi folks! Is there anybody whom knows pistol model "Bounty" ? I wrote to the Pedersoli factory and Mr Pedersoli wrote me back it is a pistol among...

    Started by blackcat_attilio‎, 12-26-2009 05:33 AM
    bounty, loading, muzzle, pistol 2 Attachment(s)
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    jmoore
    12-29-2009, 08:50 AM Go to last post

  14. Some photos from my collection.

    As the format of this forum has changed and adding photos seems more easy here goes my first attempt at joining. I collect "original" U.S. Civil...

    Started by drm2m‎, 03-23-2009 01:34 AM
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    collection, photos 1 Attachment(s)
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    blackcat_attilio
    01-13-2010, 03:21 PM Go to last post

  15. Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifled Musket----C.S. or U.S.?—a story.

    I requested Joe Bilby’s help regarding this gun because of the numbers seen on the butt tang and this is the story that unfolded. (Any references...

    Started by drm2m‎, 04-09-2009 01:11 AM
    1853, enfield, musketcs, pattern, rifled, story, us—a
    • Replies: 3
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    drm2m
    01-17-2010, 01:00 PM Go to last post

  16. I remember when we used to shoot them.

    Back in the late 60s & early 70s my father and I used to shoot these old guys....the rifle ...45 cal approx. was quite accurate. A Pennsylvania...

    Started by drm2m‎, 04-06-2009 01:35 AM
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    remember, shoot
    • Replies: 36
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    blackcat_attilio
    01-18-2010, 12:04 PM Go to last post

  17. Civil War Proof Marks

    Have only one firearm, an original civil war musket. Made by Colt, surcharged N.J. (New jersey?) , dated 1862 on lock and barrel. Proof mark is a...

    Started by satan52k‎, 01-18-2010 10:10 PM
    civil, marks, proof, war
    • Replies: 5
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    drm2m
    01-24-2010, 09:53 PM Go to last post

  18. Civil War Muskets Used By Vermont Volunteers

    I am turning to the net for help in gaining a better understanding of the muskets that would have been used by Vermont volunteers in the latter...

    Started by CLMN‎, 02-03-2010 11:13 AM
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    1 2
    civil, muskets, vermont, volunteers, war
    • Replies: 10
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    CLMN
    02-07-2010, 03:54 PM Go to last post

  19. Very interesting shotgun

    I have a SXS percussion muzzle loader shot gun. It belonged to my Wife's Grandfather. It is now mine. It is a silver fitted gun with hunting...

    Started by arado‎, 02-23-2010 06:43 PM
    interesting, shotgun 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
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    musketshooter
    02-24-2010, 08:39 PM Go to last post

  20. What The Heck is This Thing????

    I'm a new poster on these forums and figured somebody here HAS to know what the heck this lunker is! Huge bore - unusual side bayonet mount and it...

    Started by poconoauction‎, 02-24-2010 12:20 PM
    heck, thing
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 6,918
    gew8805
    02-25-2010, 04:01 PM Go to last post
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