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  • bldtrailer
    bldtrailer replied to the thread New Toy! My First Flintlock!.
    you can use marker on the lock area that touches barrel it will mark the high spots and can stone the lock flatter to fit using a...
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    bldtrailer replied to the thread New Toy! My First Flintlock!.
    if a .50 it should have a 1-66 barrel #40 drill cloth 490 ball good lube . the pan can be deepened and polished mirror bright to get the...
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    bldtrailer replied to the thread Spring replacement.
    https://www.dixiegunworks.com/index/page/product/product_id/6228/category_id/375/product_name/TP0503+Mainspring+-+For+DGW+Kentucky+Style+...
  • bldtrailer
    bldtrailer replied to the thread Spring replacement.
    https://www.dixiegunworks.com/# check here under gun parts...
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    if all else fails try here https://accuratemolds.com/
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    I would pull the lock and use soot from a candle or marker on inside of pan area and reinstall the lock seeing what's rubbing and...
  • bldtrailer
    bldtrailer replied to the thread 2024 build.
    no just the way the sun highlighted it chambers finish oil over 3 wood dyes 1st amber yellow, lancaster maple and cherry loral mountain...
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    bldtrailer replied to the thread 2024 build.
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    Allen martin red maple dale johnson siler lock getz 42 inch barrel 1-72 all else from Dixons (inclueding lock) my attempt of a Dickert rifle
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    bldtrailer replied to the thread ML Kit Build Difficulty?.
    Ok I use a Costco table with collapsible legs I had to sandbag the legs to add weight make it more solid but it workedand used this...
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    bldtrailer replied to the thread Destroyed patches.
    try a tallow based lube it will prevent burn , but if your barrel is cut rifling , cut patches might need to smooth out the burs same...
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  • bldtrailer
    bldtrailer replied to the thread Loss of spark in cold temps.
    wipe all surfaces with 91% alcohol rock , frizzen pan and use light motor oil to lube . re prime often
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    bldtrailer replied to the thread B Hoyt 58.
    did you say Bobby Hoyt
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    bldtrailer replied to the thread Finding Flints on Line?.
    https://www.muzzleloaderbuilderssupply.com/mbs3cart/agora.cgi?cart_id=9817984.5140&next=25&product=Flints%26Ignition they show french...
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    bldtrailer replied to the thread Finding Flints on Line?.
    https://stonewallcreekoutfitters.com/flints/ good people good flints good prices
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