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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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Good Evening. Have had great success with my cartridge modification to the level of 80+% ignition. However, unlike my Dreyse, I have much more...
A few shots of a rifled cannon used to block Union traffic from using the Mississippi river:
I have recently inherited from a Great Aunt what I've learned is a Prussian M1809. I've been told since I was old enough to hold it that its been in...
Good Afternoon. Just finished making rounds for tomorrow's day at the range. Used 3" Gummed Kraft paper to great success. No more cutting squares...
Another musket for the wall. This one fills the gap between my M1795 and M1842; an 1822 M1816 Springfield flintlock converted to percussion in the...
Found this last weekend while vacationing in VT. Excellent condition including bore and rifling. Missing the rear sight and front swivel, but cost...
Good Afternoon. Keeping with trying to speed up the process, simplify steps, and reduce costs, I have started using 1/2" round price tags to cover...
Good Afternoon. Only being able to head to the range once/month, I have successfully fired just one round through my Chassepot in sixth months of...
I heard about a type of pistol that would allow the strength of alcohol to be measured. Gunpowder was mixed with the alcohol and it was fired in a...
There are no manufacturer's markings on these pistols. Does anyone know anything about them? Thanks,
There are some pics of French tabatier Carabine a Chasseur on British Military Forums in the Snider section
Good Evening. Looking at an 1862 rifle but need to know if this is a '71 Mauser component. If so, is the correct piece even close to available. ...
Added to my CW collection today. Took a chance on the characteristic 'fuzzy picture auction' on GB. But not really a reach, as the owner lived here...
Good Morning. Am thinking about this 1854 but need to know if there is a good stock-maker who could repair or replace this stock. All else is OK on...
I saw this carbine for the first time today and I know nothing about it. Lock markings--1861 Tower--Crown over VR.---not a great photo. Stock...
Good Evening. What bullet diameter/molds do you use for the Jarmann? Thanks, Randy.
Good Afternoon. Just acquired and Italian Vetterli 10.4 and while cleaning it I began to wonder. That usually means trouble and some money will be...
Good Evening. Looking to buy a '65 Dreyse Jaeger that is in good condition. Matching but has been cleaned and markings a bit faded on metal and...
Good Afternoon. Have a Chassepot that I would like to bring back to the white. No pits, no rust, just 146 years of use. What is the best way to...
This has Danish mark.
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