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    Federal smoothbores at Gettysburg, Jul. 1863

    The Irish have never been a “ rifle culture “. Most were so poor that they barely had enough to eat, so no money could be spared for recreational shooting. Or guns.
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    Repurposing a Dog Show Grooming Box

    What is “ wains coat “?
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    Macon Pattern Conversion 1842 Springfield Musket

    What kind of backlog does he usually have? Lodgewood is 6 months, at least I am 68 years old and don’t have a lot of time to wait. Any other recommendations for guys that can do this work?
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    Parker Hale Whitworth breech/ignition issues

    It does.
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    Primers

    I wouldn’t hold my breath waiting on LR primers at any kind of decent price.
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    When Did the Shotgun Become a Shotgun

    I have seen references to “ shotguns “ in historical documents from prior to the Civil War.
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    Reloading Lever Damaging Balls

    No need for worry. I filled the concave end of the loading lever ram flush with metal set epoxy anyway on a couple of my guns. Makes one less nook and cranny to clean.
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    YES! A.40 cal. Flinter can Kill!

    Pretty good performance for a little .40. ball.
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    Does this look right to you ?

    i would file the notches off the edges of the front sight, and use needle files and fine sandpaper to blend in the grooves with the muzzle and the barrel flats. Same for the edges of the sight dovetail.
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    Sharpe's Rifles

    IIRC, they were Baker rifles.
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    YES! A.40 cal. Flinter can Kill!

    Where did you hit it?
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    Pandemic Auction Revolver "Phenomena"

    The virus decimated Italy because the Chinese government allowed the air corridor from Wuhan Province ( and no others ) to Italian airports to remain open. Probably bribed the Italian government to keep their end open too. This was because Chinese have been buying up lots of Italian companies...
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    How to ream cylinders and to what size?

    The cylinder is the big round thingie with 7 holes in it. Chambers are the 6 holes where the powder and balls go.
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    Very stuck minie ball, tried everything having to pull the breech plug

    Probably a wise choice. May have a long turnaround time though.
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    Very stuck minie ball, tried everything having to pull the breech plug

    First order of business is to make sure there is no burnt powder residue left in the barrel causing rust to quietly form under the oil you put in the barrel trying to get the bullet out. Next, just send it to someone who knows about working on antique muzzleloaders to remove the breech plug and...
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