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    To help increase the ignition of a sidelock muzzleloader

    Thanks everyone don't think I will be drilling any holes in my guns don't fix whats not broke.
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    To help increase the ignition of a sidelock muzzleloader

    Like to know what you think about this does it work how to know where the best spot to drill the hole .To help increase the reliability of ignition of a sidelock muzzleloader do this. Just a fraction ahead of the breech, drill a 1/16" hole through the barrel into the combustion chamber. I drill...
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    should I replace antique drum

    Thanks everyone for all the help I got the drum out and the threads look great but the drum is plug badly with rest looks like a new drum is needed .I will have it looked at by a gunsmith. Thanks again . Tim
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    should I replace antique drum

    On the powder what I need to know is the name for the best black powder to used.
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    should I replace antique drum

    I have a antique muzzleloader I will be shooting soon had to replaced the lock and hammer they were bad the drum and nipple look fine but I need to know if the drum will need to be replaced being its antique will it be safe to shot with the old drum and what kind of powder is best to use. Thanks Tim
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    Cal of muzzleloader barrel

    Thanks everyone I used a dial micrometer and I have a 38 cal or .380 thanks again .Tim
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    Cal of muzzleloader barrel

    I have a antique muzzleloader rifle im trying to find out what cal it is can anyone tell me a easy way to tell what cal it is .It was made in the 1850' if that matters. Thanks Tim
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    electronically clean rust in barrel

    Has anyone ever clean a muzzleloader barrel electronically to clean rust out of the inside does it work well I been reading some about it whats the best way to go any help will be a big help . Thanks Tim
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    Under lugs

    Can anyone tell me where to find under lugs like what on this gun are these under lugs solder on or what. http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u626/tim_middleton1/IMG_2499_zps11e7104d.jpg
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    Fixing Lock

    Can anyone tell me what to do with the barrel I removed it from the stock to find two of the under lugs are broken.Here's A pic.http://s1325.photobucket.com/user/tim_middleton1/media/IMG_2499_zps11e7104d.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0...
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    Fixing Lock

    Here's a link to the pic's hope its works. http://s1325.photobucket.com/user/tim_middleton1/slideshow/
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    Lock rebuilt

    Hi need some more info looks like the lock needs rebuilt & needs a new hammer.Does anyone know where I can send this lock to have it rebuilt.And the nipple & drum needs replaced is there any place where I might be able to buy replacement parts that look original to the 1860's muzzleloaders ...
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    Fixing Lock

    Hi need some more info looks like the lock needs rebuilt & needs new hammer.Does anyone know where I can send this lock to have it rebuilt.And the nipple & drum needs replaced is there any place where I might be able to buy replacement parts that look original to the 1860's muzzleloaders ...
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    Fixing Lock

    Have A 1860's muzzleloader lock didn't work the hammer just fill back and forth when I took the lock apart nothing was hooked up inside how do I know if all the parts are there if so how do I put it back in working shape never worked on one before any info will be great is there any info on the...
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    Removing muzzleloader lock

    That's a big help thanks for the info.
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    Removing muzzleloader lock

    I have a old muzzleloader from the 1860's I need to take the lock off to get it fixed.Can anyone tell me if I have pins in the lock and how many I can tell there is one pin at the end of the lock but the one in the middle not sure if it is a screw or a pin its not flat headed but it don't look...
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    L. M. FLEMING 1800' gunsmith

    Does anyone know anything about L. M. FLEMING 1800' gunsmith what state he was from did he make many guns is his guns worth much money as a antique these days any info will help. Thanks Tim
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    What a 40 caliber halfstock rifle is worth

    Can anyone tell me what a real nice ,40 caliber halfstock muzzleloader is worth it has 2 makers on it! The barrel is marked BOWN & TETLEY MAKERS PITTSBURG. Bown & Tetley made guns and gun parts from 1848 to 1862. The lock is marked C H & F RAYMOND.The entire piece measures 52 1/4 inches long...
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    Wanting to buy muzzleloading kits

    What sites on the web is the best ones for buying muzzleloading kits of all kind.
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    Help building a underhammer rifle

    Hi Ed I have no knowledge at all building a muzzleloader this will be my first.What I need to know now is what would be the best rifling depth & What breech threads to have cut in the breech? For a target rifle This I need to know before the guy can...
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