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    Wax for Stocks & Metal vs. Trans. Fluid

    I have followed the instructions from TVM on cleaning and preserving my Early Virginia using Type F trani fluid after a wax to preserve the metal and wood. Went to the range on Saturday and it was HOT! The wax that I used or the Trani Fluid combination got hot and began to rub off. I wasn't...
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    T/C 50 Cal. How do I guess the age?

    Stopped by a friends shop and he has a .50 cal T/C Hawkin that looks well worn, but he says that it has been hanging over someone's fireplace for years and was never fired. The barrell and all other metal parts have taken on an interesting patina and the wood almost looks as though it was...
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    1858 Springfield by Lyman?

    I was in a gun store and they have a two band Springfield in 58 cal(I'm not to up on these things so excuse me if I'm not identifying it better.) And the tag said by Lyman. Did Lyman ever make this style of rifle? They are asking $600 which seems way out of line to me. Thoughts?
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    Single Shot Pistol Shooting Technique ??

    The grip area (butt) of percussion and flint lock single shot pistols are considerably different than what most of us are accustomed to with modern ergonomic pistols whether semi-automatic or revolver. At 10 and 25 yards I am fairly accurate with my Lyman 54 cal pistol I still have not...
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    Flintlock Pistol in 54 cal. ?????

    Do any of you know of a reputable, good quality, flintlock pistol in .54 cal. I know that the PC / HC pistols were all smooth bores in .62 or even larger.
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    Southern California

    It has been a while since anyone posted on California so here goes. I live in Orange County and frequent Prado quite often. Only 50 meters, but it beats driving further. A lot of the ranges have closed around here. I would be interested in getting connected to those interested in getting...
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    A Day at the Range - Early Virginia TVM Patches to Dry?

    I went to the range today and was shooting my TVM Early Virginia using 90 grains of 2fg, .530 ball and .018 patches. I ate the center out of the bulls eye on a 50 yard target and couldn't be happier. Initially I was using TOTW Mink Oil that was pretty dry and had to swab the barrell every 5th...
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    Chrome Lined Barrel??

    I purchased a used North American Turkey Federation Anniversary BP 12 ga - 1983. I know little about it and no paperwork with specs were with the gun. The bore looks different than the steel on the external barrel looking with a light. How could I tell if it is chrome lined?
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    Lyman Great Plains Barrel Fast Twist Drop In - Other than Lyman

    Is there a fast twist drop in barrel available from other manufacturers than Lyman for the Lyman Great Plains? I wouldn't even bother if it were not for California "Lead Free" hunting zone.
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    Navy Arms Wild Turkey Federation Anniversary

    I purchased a Navy Arms Wild Turkey Federation Anniversary model - 1983 off this site a few weeks ago and have been assemblying the components needed to take it to the range and out hunting. I know that one barrell is full choked and I believe :confused: that the other is modified. I don't...
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    Knapping a Flint - Repairs, Modifications or New

    Where can I find information on how to properly knap a flint. I ordered a dozen from TOTW and some are pretty oddly shaped. Had the original flint on the gun break today at the range and had to replace it with one of the new ones. It could have used some modifications though it worked fine...
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    Tennessee Valley Muzzleloading - Virginia Pictures

    I am kind of excited to start shooting this rifle. Hopefully first thing tomorrow morning! Siler Lock Muzzle with beautiful fit and finish: Here is a close up of that pesky rear sight I was worried about cutting in. TVM tells me - only need a hacksaw blade width. Even I can...
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    Problem Solved with Rear Sight Completion

    Earlier I posted about trying to finish the rear sight on my Tennessee Valley Muzzleloader Virginia. Well, I measured the front sight and it is only "0.075 inches". I called TVM and spoke to Toni, Thanks Toni, and she said all I need is a hack saw blade and the width of the hacksaw blade is...
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    Great Plains RIfle - New Nipple Must Snap Cap Twice

    OK guys, I have changed the nipple and then reworked it with a file and I am getting hammer strike and no bang. Is this caused by something out of adjustment or is the spring weak? It is ruining my target fun!!! Don't want to take it hunting until the problem is resolved. I thought that I...
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    New TVM Virginia - Finishing the Rear Sight

    I noticed Matt's post and the beautiful pictures of his new TVM rifle. Mine came with the a shallow "V" notched into the rear sight and would like some advice on how to properly finish the rear sight. Just use the "V" or file or cut a slot in the sight. That is what I am used to on a GPR. I...
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    I'm New and I WANT A Walker 44

    I just ordered a Great Plains 54 and can't wait for it to get here. I am completely new to Black Powder and purchased a used Great Plains .54 about a month ago. You might say I'm hooked! There doesn't seem to be a large Black Powder community here in Southern California. I want a Walker 44...
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