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    Breech plug removal

    Appreciate all the answers,but, I do have a question being that I'm not a genuine, experienced flintlock gunsmith.....just, exactly "how" did these said genuine smiths get their knowledge???....I assume, they asked questions just like me when they were just beginning....not trying to be smart...
  2. 9

    Breech plug removal

    I'm only talking about breech plugs on antique guns.....but, thanks for the info....I may need it too!!!
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    Breech plug removal

    Where does one find "Pine Tar"?
  4. 9

    Breech plug removal

    Thanks for the info....I'll try Brownells for the barrel vise and steel jaws.....I know one should leave this alone unless you "MUST" remove one....to satisfy my lust for knowledge...I'll have to do it at least once.....I have a few parts guns (antiques) that I'll give it a go with!! Don't want...
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    Breech plug removal

    I don't need it out....I just want to learn how to do it properly....that's the way I am....I have a wanderlust for knowledge......worked in tool and die for yrs and I like to know how things are put together and come apart....I need to learn the "why" they should be left alone and what to do IF...
  6. 9

    Breech plug removal

    Trying to find a video or book that covers how to remove and reinstall a breech plug on a typical flintlock gun...smooth or rifled....can't find a thing on you tube or any other forums that I've tried. Anyone have any suggestions!!!
  7. 9

    Source for oversize taps for oversize nipples

    I can't find anyone who has a set of oversize taps to match the oversize nipples you can get from different places.......can anyone help me find these taps?
  8. 9

    Numrich swivel barrel question

    I think your'e right,it is a Hopkins and Allen....I just found it in the Numrich catalog under H&A listed as as an over/under gun....looks like a lot of parts are available. Thanks.
  9. 9

    Numrich swivel barrel question

    Just got a 45 cal Numrich swivel barrel rifle......hammer spring is REAL weak ,but, works........can't find this gun listed anywhere not even the Numrich catalog......like to find a source of parts.....if any one could tell me where to find parts for this gun ,it would be appreciated.
  10. 9

    Ball size for 1860 pietta 44 cal?

    I was at a very well known BP shop and they recommended 451....now, I'm thinking ,I should use 454 to make sure ea cyl shaves some lead to avoid a chain fire. Thanks for the responses.
  11. 9

    Ball size for 1860 pietta 44 cal?

    Got a used 1860 Army Pietta at an auction.....what size balls should I use.......451 or.454 ?
  12. 9

    Newfoundland Fishermen Pull Case Of Guns From Ocean

    I guess, you have to be on my wife;s friends list on facebook to see them.......I'm going to ask them to send me the pics and ,then, I'll try and figure out how to get them here....I'm not too good with computers.
  13. 9

    Newfoundland Fishermen Pull Case Of Guns From Ocean

    My wife is a Newfy.....friends of her family just pulled a case of 20 percussion rifles up from the ocean ( caught in the nets)....all still in a wooden crate and look in really nice condition...appear to be Civil War era guns......they have photos on facebook.....found them 150 miles out N.E...
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    New Member

    Got the Conestoga in 1955.....paid $25 for it....I also had had a nice full stock Penna rifle...flintlock.....paid $90. for it in 1956....I know of an auction in 1950 around here,where a nice Penna rifle went for 0.50......those were some days.
  15. 9

    How To Tiger Stripe Stocks

    Thanks for the info.....what kind of finish did you put on top of the stripes?
  16. 9

    How To Tiger Stripe Stocks

    I'd like info on how to tiger stripe a stock. I've seen somewhere that acid can be used. Can, anyone help a newwby to all this? Thanks.
  17. 9

    How To Age Metals

    I have a CVA Hawken with some God awful gaudy brass furniture.....I'd really like to just find a way to replace it all with pewter or German silver. oes, anyone know how or, can tell me where to find info on aging the different metals,ie, brass, steel, etc?
  18. 9

    New Member

    I'm 65.....I do have some miles on me and feel every one of them.
  19. 9

    New Member

    I have 2 guns so far a CVA Hawken in 54 cal with an extra 50 cal bbl (perc). Next one is a T/C Hawken in 50 cal (perc) Would like a couple of flintlocks....brand doesn't matter right now......I do like the b igger calibers 54 and up. Had an old Conestoga rifle back in the 50"s ...sold it to...
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    New Member

    York county
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