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  1. M

    fake or good?

    I think that it falls into the repro/fake category because of the fake TOWER and crown cypher put onto the lock plate and, from what I see, no barrel proofs. Since the lock plate is soft enough to get a deep impression with a large stamp it is clearly not hard. It is not an Ordnance lock, nor an...
  2. M

    What is a fair price range for a Harpers Ferry Model 1803?

    In any case it is a nice one. Mike
  3. M

    What is a fair price range for a Harpers Ferry Model 1803?

    Around $3 to 4000 is what an original flint with good rifling goes for in auction houses. People advertise higher, but do a search and look for closed auctions at online auctiones like LiveAuctioneers, Invaluable, Morphys, or Rock Island Auctions. The closed auctions will give ypu a good idea of...
  4. M

    fake or good?

    Generally the ordnance markings were both stamped and engaved in that petiod and earlier. There are examples of completely engraved marking including the "TOWER". Generally, the crown was partially stamped and partially hand engraved. There were multiple small stamps used to make up he crown...
  5. M

    fake or good?

    that looks nothing like the original lock markings I have seen. I am pretty sure that's a reproduction. Mike
  6. M

    Sharpe's Rifles

    There is a very good book on British military Flintlock rifles that covers the design and development of these remarkable rifles. https://www.amazon.com/British-Military-Flintlock-Rifles-1740-1840/dp/1931464030
  7. M

    Barrel markings

    These are pre 1813 Brimingham private proof marks and a barrel maker's mark. https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/threads/english-fowler-id.124798/page-4 The upper and lower marks are the view and definative proof stamps. The middle is the barrel maker's stamp. Mike
  8. M

    Colerain gain twist round bottom barrels

    The only advantage is the ability of obtain higher muzzle velocity for a given twist than you could with a straight twist barrel. What is the final twist on your barrel? A faster twist theoretically gives you better precision, i.e. smaller groups. However, the high initial torque imparted on...
  9. M

    Barrel Identification

    Rice Barrels. https://ricebarrels.com/ Do you want to sell it? Mike
  10. M

    Roller lock ..need someone to enlighten me.

    Bob Roller is a gentleman who has built quality locks, trigger mechanisms and other ML related things since the 1970's. He is not as active as he was in the past , however, he still frequents the American Long Rifle Forum where he is very responsive. If you post photos of your locks on the Gun...
  11. M

    Paper cartridges in a rifled gun?

    That's how is was done by the British with the Baker Rifle. But, you can also just use charge tubes. It's a lot easier than rolling paper and they are much sturdier. www.amazon.com/Muzzle-LoadersTM-Blackhorn-Charge-150-Grain-Tubes/dp/B0B6CYS52C Mike
  12. M

    Loose barrel wedge

    Third that. Mike
  13. M

    1803 Harper's Ferry Zoli Lock Spring Too Strong

    You could do it. File the width narrower (see link below for a picture that clarifies "narrower width" 1598308770945.jpeg) until it has the weight you want. Reduction of the width is directly proportional to the reduction in strength by percentage, i.e. 5% width reduction is a 5% force...
  14. M

    1803 Harper's Ferry Zoli Lock Spring Too Strong

    Duplicate
  15. M

    Ok guys and gals

    The photos are a bit hard to interpret. Overall shots of the entire piece of each one would help. From what I can see, the 2nd looks like it might be a conglomeration of parts from various French or US flintlock muskets slapped together to make a wall hanger. The barrel is a forced match to the...
  16. M

    Ok guys and gals

    That is a reproduction. The originals had engraved markings on the lock. Those marks are clearly stamped as indicated by the raised burrs around the lettering. The barrel serial number and logo are the markings found on Japanese Miroku made reproductions. See the markings on this one: SOLD - 2nd...
  17. M

    Pedersoli Baker rifle video

    I have not listened to the video yet, but looking at what they are holding up makes me believe it is an original, unless they are making one with a stub twist barrel, which would be interesting. Mike
  18. M

    US Model 1803 Prototype Rifles Article

    The existence of the prototype is incontrovertible and facinating in and of itself. There is controversy about whether or not Lewis and Clark used the Model 1803 "prototype" rifle, e.g. 1st 15 rifles produced in their expedition, or modified (shortened) 1792 Contact rifles. If you read all of...
  19. M

    Pattern 1776 Rifle

    There are two of the August Huhnstock made guns still extant. The one shown in De Witt Bailey's book on British Military Flintlock Rifles numbered 184 was sold by Morphy's in 2020. https://auctions.morphyauctions.com/_A__EXTREMELY_RARE_HANOVERIAN_PATTERN_1776_FLINTLO-LOT483833.aspx There are...
  20. M

    Pattern 1776 infantry information

    The De Witt Bailey books Dave mentioned are the best resources. I have looked at a John Simcoe's personal account and some published regimental histories and have not found any actual references to the use of rifled arms in them. That does not meant that they weren't used. There is no mention...
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