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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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Just walked out of an antique shop with this Tulle percussion musket. Wood has been shortened on it. Im wondering what model it is...an M1853? It...
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...
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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...
Hi All, I have taken in an old 1861 dated Pattern 1853 Enfield (Tower) Musket. Looks to be all original, and I have posed pictures of some markings...
Afternoon all, I was wondering if anyone has an idea how many P1800 Baker rifles were chambered in .75 before the switch to the smaller calibre? ...
Hi, Wondering if there's anyone who can help me out there, as I'm building my first Muzzleloader. I've been reading what I can find, about...
Found this old gal in an antique store today..it was among a pile of other old BP guns in various states of disrepair. I'd been to this shop before,...
I recently bought a very nice military Danish RB in 11.7 and after one range session, I determined it (me) needs a cheek pad. Any ideas of where to...
I have a small collection of early small bore black powder cartridges for short range target and some small game. Once smokeless powder took over...
Took another chance on one of IMA's untouched Nepal rifles. They are on sale this weekend only for $395 which is approximately $150 off their...
Have the opportunity to pick up this Edward Middleton BP rifle for $100. Seller claims it is a .32 caliber. I tried to find some reference to...
Hey All, I do not know all the differences between the Springfield muskets (1861, 1863 and 1864 guns). This gun is dated 1864, and has the features...
Having just acquired a like-new Narragansett Arms reproduction of the Ferguson rifle, I'm preparing to shoot it - but some significant information...
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...
Hello! Like a lot of folks on here, I'm looking into doing a restoration on an IMA Nepal Cache weapon. I'm currently looking at an 1853 Enfield....
I have a nice 3 band Snider Enfield Mk.II* that I'd love to put back to rights. I've done some Lee Enfields over the years, but this one is proving...
Well, saw this one sitting all alone at the fun show, it was interesting and cheap, and is now mine. Seller did not know where it came from, but it...
I attended an auction and picked up some very nice and unusual pieces. I'm in the process of researching and gathering information, but I thought...
even worth keeping a1885 Springfield with stock for end cut down?
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