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  1. 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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    gew8805
    08-15-2011, 12:02 PM Go to last post

  2. 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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    My apologies for the delay in giving everyone a thorough update, but I was up and down almost 36 hours addressing the outage, and I needed some...

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    The following tutorial was created for the benefit of our members by Milsurps Moderator Harlan (deceased). On behalf of all of our membership, I'd...

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    Hello folks … :) I'd like to remind everyone to re-read our Forum Rules & Site User Agreement (click here), particularly the section which covers...

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  6. Question Global Thread Help: Where can I discuss politics and gun legislation issues?

    Why have a separate Social Groups area? Over the last 10 years, we’ve received many requests to permit broader public discussions amongst members,...

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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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    Answer: For your own protection and to help preserve them for future research by all members ... :thup: The reason we capture and store all...

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  1. Brown Bess Questions

    Saw this 39" barreled example the other day but wasn't quite what to make of it. No crown marking, and generally somewhat cruder than expected. ...

    Started by jmoore‎, 05-31-2016 02:53 AM
    bess, brown, questions
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    jmoore
    05-31-2016, 05:14 AM Go to last post

  2. Help identifying firearm

    Greetings all, Pics below. I have here, something. When I acquired this it was completely rusted over and I thought it might be a fun...

    Started by JeffB‎, 05-14-2016 11:34 PM
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    firearm, identifying
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    JeffB
    05-17-2016, 07:38 PM Go to last post

  3. Need help identifying European bolt rifle

    This rifle doesn't have many markings on it. It does have Liege proof marks. The barrel is 32" long and has a bore about .464". I think it's possible...

    Started by Ruffasacob‎, 04-12-2016 02:21 PM
    bolt, european, identifying, rifle 14 Attachment(s)
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    04-12-2016, 05:26 PM Go to last post

  4. P1864 Nepal Snider

    Hello All, I just bought an IMA Nepal Snider and I have a couple of questions. I have read that you can use straight wall brass in these guns...

    Started by Ksearles62‎, 03-27-2016 03:22 AM
    nepal, p1864, snider
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    nrobertb
    04-10-2016, 09:05 PM Go to last post

  5. P1864 Nepal Snider action strength

    I recently purchased an IMA P1864 Snider and was wondering how strong the actions are. I compared the design of my 1873 Springfield trapdoor action...

    Started by Ksearles62‎, 04-01-2016 01:35 AM
    action, nepal, p1864, snider, strength
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    Ksearles62
    04-02-2016, 01:37 AM Go to last post

  6. Sizing the Chassepot Needle

    Good Afternoon. While replacing needles, I noticed that my 1868 Chassepot takes a 1.7mm needle while my 1873, and a friend's 1873, takes a 1.5mm...

    Started by rescuerandy2‎, 03-27-2016 05:55 PM
    chassepot, needle, sizing
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    rescuerandy2
    03-28-2016, 06:49 AM Go to last post

  7. 1777 Charleville Markings

    Good Morning Folks. Looking at a 1777 model and would like to decipher these barrel markings: Thanks, Randy

    Started by rescuerandy2‎, 03-23-2016 06:49 AM
    1777, charleville, markings 1 Attachment(s)
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    rescuerandy2
    03-23-2016, 06:49 AM Go to last post

  8. Dreyse Wooden Sabots

    Good Afternoon. Just finished months of planing, buying, and listening. Have finally produced my first wooden sabots and I am glad that the days of...

    Started by rescuerandy2‎, 02-13-2016 04:31 PM
    dreyse, sabots, wooden 3 Attachment(s)
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    rescuerandy2
    03-08-2016, 06:59 PM Go to last post

  9. Charleville Refence Materials

    Good Afternoon. Having gotten hooked on shooting BP rifles, I am getting the urge to move from Dreyse/Chassepot/'63 Springfield to flintlocks. First...

    Started by rescuerandy2‎, 02-11-2016 11:56 AM
    charleville, materials, refence
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    rescuerandy2
    02-12-2016, 01:49 PM Go to last post

  10. Springfield Armory M1873 Trapdoor Carbine

    Recently picked this up at the Greensboro show. Looking in the values bible the rifle fits most of the requirements for being a Custer era piece (ser...

    Started by knife_freak‎, 02-11-2016 08:51 PM
    armory, carbine, m1873, springfield, trapdoor
    • Replies: 0
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    knife_freak
    02-11-2016, 08:51 PM Go to last post

  11. Chassepot and Gras

    Hello everyone, before i start, i have to make an excuse for my probably not very impressive english. :) posessing a chassepot on my own , i...

    Started by Buchweizenkeim‎, 12-31-2015 07:29 AM
    chassepot, gras
    • Replies: 5
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    bandook
    01-16-2016, 07:21 PM Go to last post

  12. Range Cleaning Routine for '63 Springfield

    Good Morning. Having a great time with a '63 Springfield but some advice on a routine that will allow me to get to 30-50 rounds in a morning. Right...

    Started by rescuerandy2‎, 11-11-2015 10:45 AM
    cleaning, range, routine, springfield
    • Replies: 7
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    rescuerandy2
    01-16-2016, 06:59 PM Go to last post

  13. chassepot cartridge

    does anybody know how to make a chassepot paper cartridge which is accurate AND allows you to fire the rifle without having to clean it after every...

    Started by Buchweizenkeim‎, 01-02-2016 09:01 PM
    cartridge, chassepot
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    rescuerandy2
    01-16-2016, 05:46 PM Go to last post

  14. Bridesburg Musket

    My brother just inherited a Bridesburg Musket, I have not seen it yet just the attached pictures. Can anyone tell me anything about these pieces? ...

    Started by Ben Cartwright‎, 11-30-2015 01:23 PM
    bridesburg, musket
    • Replies: 3
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    martin08
    12-01-2015, 03:48 PM Go to last post

  15. P62 Enfield range test

    Finally got a chance to take the P62 to the range with the new reproduction rear sight. Shot 8 rounds of .575 Minie over 50gr 3X powder; three hits....

    Started by majspud‎, 09-27-2015 02:05 PM
    enfield, p62, range, test 3 Attachment(s)
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    jmoore
    11-30-2015, 02:43 AM Go to last post

  16. Pumpkin a la victim

    I had to take the day out of school to take my wife to an outpatient procedure. Once she was home in bed, I dropped off her prescriptions and took my...

    Started by majspud‎, 11-03-2015 06:22 PM
    pumpkin, victim 12 Attachment(s)
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    majspud
    11-04-2015, 02:00 PM Go to last post

  17. Colt Navy 1866

    I've recently seen a Colt Navy which carries an inscription on the back strap. The inscription gives the rank of Capt., the officer's name and his...

    Started by IanS‎, 10-13-2015 06:57 PM
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    1866, colt, navy 2 Attachment(s)
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    IanS
    11-03-2015, 11:10 AM Go to last post

  18. Just a few of mine. M1816, M1861 & M1842

    Library Slideshow by ewford_2008 | Photobucket

    Started by Brian Burkett‎, 09-12-2015 05:15 AM
    m1816, m1842, m1861, mine, muskets
    • Replies: 5
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    majspud
    09-25-2015, 08:38 PM Go to last post

  19. Potsdam musketoon/carbine?

    Just traded for this. As I understand it, it is a Potsdam musket converted to percussion. 1831 date on buttplate, along with regimental markings,...

    Started by Anzac15‎, 09-23-2015 01:26 PM
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    1 2
    musketoon or carbine, potsdam 34 Attachment(s)
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    Anzac15
    09-25-2015, 01:47 PM Go to last post

  20. Chassepot Cartridge Modification Final

    Good Morning. In an effort to keep it simple, I tried firing the Chassepot cartridges with no priming powder in the cap and with just a 1/4 of the...

    Started by rescuerandy2‎, 09-13-2015 11:49 AM
    cartridge, chassepot, final, modification
    • Replies: 0
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    rescuerandy2
    09-13-2015, 11:49 AM Go to last post
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