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If it shoots well I'd replace the lock with a L&R RPL - I did this to mine and never looked back - ignition now 100%

About 1970 built a hideous mix of 303 barrel and shotgun lock - it didn't shoot particularly well but it got me started. In New Zealand...

If the rifle shoots well - why not go the whole hog and buy an L&R RPL - I put one in my old CVA and it's never missed a beat. Awesome...

I think we all need organisations like the NMLRA - I find value in that; even living in NZ. I have visited Friendship twice (1987 and...

And a 'down-under' welcome from we!!

I have fond memories of Numrich barrels - built my first 'serious' rifle using a 45 Numrich Barrel - US$19.99!! - A NZ$20.00 Postal Note...

Well worthy of a considerate restoration or even a rebore and use it!!

I have used mutton fat in the past - found it worked well but my 'rendering ' may have been wrong because it did go quite rancid after a...

Spent some time with Rudyard - he's just turned 80. The spread and depth of his interest and knowledge is just amazing. As well as his...

Here in NZ I've been buying ticking from "Spotlight" , I've also tried a Cotton Canvas they sell - the same thickness but I find the...

Good work!! You should be proud - I'm with other posters - I'd have had a go at 'de-T/Cing' the bolster/snail but don't stress over it.

More should shoot matchlocks !!- I have had so much enjoyment shooting my Rudyard made 44cal Dutch Style Snapping Matchlock - even at...

Drove over the hill to shoot with the Marlborough boys = shot 4 different targets - won the first on the UIT Target with the old 40...

Hard to say after the event - a local shooter has had a tray of Primers detonate in a hand priming press - really messed him up but he's...

Used for anything and everything - Defense/Hunting even target shooting - there sems to have been almost endless variety. This is my...