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    Well This Was Interesting

    Always glad to hear when someone connects. Congrats! Do have one question though after reading of your hunt: Where did you get the name "ONE SHOT" from? TT :D
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    Another GREAT Day in the Field

    Decided to do the whole traditional hunt this past weekend. I don't just mean the .50 cal and and powder horn. I took out all the stops and wore my entire F&I kit. Center seam mocs, wool socks and hunting shirt, knee breeches, riflemans frock, and tricorn hat, complete with sash and belt knife...
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    Fur back pack

    As Always a little more checking on this forum allowed me to find a close representation of the item I have described. I have provided the URL for the G. Gedney Godwin catalog. If you go to this site and then click on the link to the KNAPSACKS,HAVERSACKS & HUNTING BAGS link, you will see a goat...
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    Fur back pack

    As I cannot seem to get a picture to load onto the post, I would ask that anyone interested in looking at this pack go to Ebay and enter the item number in the search block. Item number: 2283732829 That will provide you with front and back pics of the pack in question as mine is identical to...
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    Fur back pack

    Ghost, Thats a great test and a great rule of thumb to live by. They can be found on E-bay under WWI or WWII military backpacks if I can't get a picture to download for display. The problem is trying to get it away from my wife since it is a christmas present (for me)and may already be...
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    Fur back pack

    Not sure if this is the right place for this post, but here goes: I recently purchased a brown fur covered back pack with leather straps and metal buckles at an antique store. It is square in shape and the inside is lined with what appears to be a canvas like material.I was hoping to use it as...
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    Hunting "Guns & Gear"

    I followed some good advice from Mark Baker, author of "A Pilgrims Journey"(which I have ordered but not yet received). He seems to really know his stuff when it comes to trekking and how to pack so your both organized and well stocked but not carrying TOO MUCH STUFF. In one of the BUCK SKINNER...
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    Any Scrimshanders Here?

    If your using a newer type of horn that has some sheen to it,,,can you dull that or add something to give it that historical "patina"? Also would you scrimshaw it first and then "age" IT, OR VICE A VERSA? Thanks, Bill Two Turkey :thumbsup:
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    rusty nipple removal

    Thanks to all of you for your ideas and suggestions. To answer some of your questions I will provide the following information. I got the gun even though it is a caplock because it is a Kentucky or Pennsylvania style rifle. As I said it is mostly for appearence and I think it is passable enough...
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    rusty nipple removal

    Can anyone provide a recipe or solvent that I can use to break down the rust holding a nipple onto a barrel? I recently purchased a used a .45 cal BP "Kentucky" style caplock from a pawnshop. I got it at a good price and wanted it mainly for apperarence at F&I events. I hope to eventually shoot...
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    Hello in the camp!

    I just joined the forum today after stumbling across it while searching the web. I have just moved to Alabama from the Great State of Florida, where I was a member of the Jefferson Longrifles. As you can see by my name I am a fan of the noble ground eagle, also known as a turkey. I'm an avid...
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