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    Got my Wheellock back!

    I got a wheellock from Schroter years ago and was not pleased with it.It did not function very well.The wheel is,in my opinion,too small and did not throw a good spark.I traded the whole pistol to a friend for a Navy Arms wheellock lock.The trade worked out well for both of us as my friend...
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    Movies

    For an older movie: "Cromwell" I think it was filmed in the 60s More recent: "Cyrano"(sp.?)and "Ran" both filmed in the late 80s or early 90s
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    Gun grade pyrite source

    I can find pyrite,what I need is someone who can cut it in the shape of a flint.I have used chunks of pyrite that I have whacked into more useable sizes.The chunks usually crumble after two to five shots.I know the guys in the 16th and 17th centuries had thier pyrites in that shape for a...
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    How many here shoot Handgonnes?

    I haven't shot it with ball yet.I would most likely use a half ounce charge.I use it for reenacting.As far as what wood was used,whatever was good,availible,and affordable then.
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    Shooting a Matchlock

    As far as how accurate a smoothbore matchlock is would be determinded by the individual's knowledge of the intricities of their own gun. Most would say that they aren't good except fired "en masse" at the enemy,however there are accounts of very successfull snipers in the 16th century as well as...
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    The Three Musketeers

    Most of "The Three Musketeers" takes place in a city during times of peace.The muskets,unless you were on guard duty,were not carried around.When war does take place they issue them out and march to war.
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    How many here shoot Handgonnes?

    I own one that is 1.00 caliber or one inch.It is fun to shoot and is very loud.
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