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Forum for discussion about black powder muskets, rifles and shotguns.

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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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  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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  3. Question Global Thread Help: What Happened to all my pics I attached to posts?

    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...

    Started by Badger‎, 12-21-2021 12:16 PM
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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...

    Started by Badger‎, 02-06-2011 03:38 PM
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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...

    Started by Badger‎, 01-02-2017 01:32 PM
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    Why have a separate Social Groups area? Over the last 10 years, we’ve received many requests to permit broader public discussions amongst members,...

    Started by Badger‎, 08-08-2016 10:35 AM
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    There are some members who seem to experience site time-outs, or other problems when uploading pics as attachments to their threads and posts. It...

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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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    The answer is YES … :beerchug: With the evolution of technology, many of our very active members want to keep current viewing our forums using...

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    A lot of members don't realize that our site supports multiple interfaces, often referred to as Forum Skins. Fundamentally, there are three...

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  1. "Bedford County (PA.) Rifle ?'ss

    Hi Guys Several months ago I inquired about this Rifle seeking info for some minor repairs and possible ID of area/manufactuer. I took it to...

    Started by Mike Haas‎, 08-12-2009 06:41 PM
    bedford, county, rifle
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  2. "The Widow Blakely" at Vicksburg

    A few shots of a rifled cannon used to block Union traffic from using the Mississippi river:

    Started by jmoore‎, 08-17-2015 03:06 AM
    the widow blakely, vicksburg
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    08-18-2015, 01:01 AM Go to last post
  3. '69 Vetterli Feed Issue

    Good Evening. Greatly enjoyed the a recently purchased '69 Vetterli in single-shot mode. Recoil was minimal and accuracy amazing. However, when I...

    Started by rescuerandy2‎, 08-04-2014 08:43 PM
    feed, issue, vetterli
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    08-24-2014, 07:36 PM Go to last post
  4. 'Khyber Pass' percussion pistol

    Found this old oddity yesterday at the LGS. Afghanistan 'bring back'. Never one to pass up something strange and unique, it came home with me. I'm...

    Started by Anzac15‎, 04-09-2020 11:13 PM
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  5. 'Khyber' EIC musket?

    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...

    Started by Anzac15‎, 12-16-2017 07:07 PM
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    12-18-2017, 09:59 AM Go to last post
  6. .577 minie balls?

    Anyone out there know of a source in Canada (or that will ship to Canada) of .577 bullets suitable for use in a Snider? I have rifle, brass, dies,...

    Started by Ridolpho‎, 09-24-2012 02:51 PM
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    577, balls, minie
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    12-14-2012, 01:19 AM Go to last post
  7. .58 caliber

    I was in a gun shop today and I saw an advertisment for Reminton Red tipped deer rifle slugs. What caught my eye was that they said they are .58...

    Started by A. F Medic‎, 10-07-2013 09:29 PM
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  8. 10.15 Jarmann Bullets

    Good Evening. What bullet diameter/molds do you use for the Jarmann? Thanks, Randy.

    Started by rescuerandy2‎, 04-09-2015 10:54 PM
    1015, bullets, jarmann
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    04-11-2015, 07:32 AM Go to last post
  9. 11mm Gras and 10.75 Berdan reloading dies

    Im looking for the best place to find a die set for 11mm gras and 10.75mm Berdan? I've searched the internet and wanted to know if there are any...

    Started by LTPayton88‎, 02-14-2022 01:27 AM
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  10. 1768 Charleville

    Good Evening All. From my previous posts you can see I was in the hunt for a Charleville. Yesterday, I got my new, antique "68 Charleville to the...

    Started by rescuerandy2‎, 05-02-2016 07:34 PM
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    08-20-2016, 04:07 PM Go to last post
  11. 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
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  12. 1795 Barrel Markings

    Trying to identify the makings set on the underside of this 1795 Springfield barrel. They are located 1-1/8" from the breech at the 7 o'clock...

    Started by Comanche95P‎, 11-28-2021 07:32 PM
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    12-22-2021, 09:28 PM Go to last post
  13. 1795 Miles CP Flintlock?

    I believe I have a Miles 1795 Contract Flintlock Rifle. I know nothing about this flintlock. I would like to know more. I have looked at the lock...

    Started by md66948‎, 11-01-2021 11:41 AM
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    12-19-2021, 11:03 PM Go to last post
  14. 18 bore Scott Travelling Pistol

    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...

    Started by Woodsy‎, 09-14-2017 07:53 PM
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    09-14-2017, 10:28 PM Go to last post
  15. 1809 Prussian/German Musket

    Hi there, Hello looking for some help again, I purchased this 1815 Potsdam Musket, about 20 odd years ago, fairly cheaply in a...

    Started by harlton‎, 05-21-2017 09:33 PM
    1809, black powder, civil war, confederate musket, musket, percussion, prussian or german, waterloo
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    05-22-2017, 10:00 PM Go to last post
  16. 1812 M95 Springfield Rocks Again

    I finally got to shoot my M95 Springfield. I had the main spring reforged, and the cracked cockspur laser welded. 75 degrees, mostly sunny, light...

    Started by majspud‎, 08-10-2015 12:03 PM
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    08-28-2015, 08:39 PM Go to last post
  17. 1816 musket archeology and cleaning

    I bought a formerly Belgian conversioned and then shotguned P&EW Blake 1829 musket from a friend who has too many fix it projects to finish up myself...

    Started by KentG‎, 05-09-2009 10:50 AM
    1816, archeology, cleaning, musket
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    12-13-2012, 12:39 PM Go to last post
  18. 1819 Hall Rifle Molds

    Good Afternoon, Just purchased an 1819 long rifle and "it" wants to go to the range. Looking for recommendations on bullet size and molds. ...

    Started by rescuerandy2‎, 10-13-2019 11:55 AM
    1819, hall, molds, rifle
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    10-15-2019, 11:30 PM Go to last post
  19. 1823 Harper's Ferry musket (M1816?)

    Just picked this up today. It's an M1816(?) Harper's Ferry musket made in 1823. As you can see, the barrel and stock have been altered/shortened. I'm...

    Started by Anzac15‎, 12-31-2021 11:25 AM
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    12-31-2021, 01:24 PM Go to last post
  20. 1841 mississippi rifle

    I just picked up an 1841 and I was wondering what the patch box was used for?

    Started by rice 123‎, 12-03-2014 05:48 PM
    • Replies: 4
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    12-03-2014, 09:26 PM Go to last post

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