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    Opinel No. 7, the perfect knife for a possibles bag

    I have had an Opinel for 40 years or more, and it has always been a favorite. It's light to carry and easy to keep sharp.
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    What do I have here?

    If you think the flash hole is located a little too close to the bottom of the pan, a simple solution is to remove the lock from the gun and use a Dremel (or other rotary tool) with an abrasive cylinder to grind away a bit of the pan floor and polish it. This is an efficient, quick fix that...
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    Hello from Germany

    Herzlichste Willkommen! mit freundlichen Gruessen, Eric Bye
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    Longest Flintlock rifle

    I find the very long barrels interesting but impractical for the kind of shooting I do. Worst of all is the magnified chore of cleaning such a long tube.
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    Beth Gilgun, noted for period clothing, has passed ...

    Sad news indeed. Beth was a guiding light for many history buffs, even far beyond New England. She will be greatly missed, but her influence and legacy will last a long time.
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    Flintlock Rifle Availability?

    The revised, second edition of Flintlocks - a Practical Guide to their Use and Appreciation is in the works. I am told that it will be available shortly after the first of the year. Many people have expressed an interest in this book, and I will let everyone know when copies can be bought. The...
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    Newbie from Spain

    Bienvenido al foro. Yo tambien hablo espanol. Si Ud. necesita ayuda no dude en ponerse en comunicacion conmigo. Un saludo cordial, Eric
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    I won't be selling my H&A any time soon.......

    It may be worthwhile to contact L&R locks and see if they offer an RPL (replacement) lock that will fit the mortise on your rifle. As others have indicated, a different frizzen might be adapted to fit. If you prefer to put this into the hands of a pro, contact Brad Emig at Cabin Creek...
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    Hello from Norway

    Hilsen fra Vermont!
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    Bouncing and buzzing frizzen.

    Surely this problem, like most others, is fixable. Don't give up; you will eventually figure out a workable solution. You might also contact Brad Emig at Cabin Creek Muzzleloading in Hallam, PA: 717-757-5841; www.cabincreek.net. He is well known for fixing flintlock issues.
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    Belgian Shotgun??

    If this shotgun is Belgian, I would expect to see a proof mark stamped into the barrel with an E over LG (representing Liege).
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    FOR SALE Flintlocks book will soon be reprinted

    The NMLRA will publish a revised, second edition of the book Flintlocks - a Practical Guide for Use and Appreciation by Eric Bye. The new edition is in the works and it probably will be available around the first of the year. Thanks to all for your patience. I think you will find the new book to...
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    Caywood Wilson Trade Gun

    I am the fortunate owner of the smoothbore that Dave describes. I have owned and shot the gun since 1997. I was always happy with the quality and the accuracy, but the slow ignition kept me from enjoying the gun to the fullest. Dave's modifications were precisely the right remedy. I am delighted...
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    You need this and don't know it

    I live in SE Vermont too - do we know each other? If not, maybe we should... Eric Bye
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    Quality of flints from Dixie Gun Works

    My favorite flints are the French blondes. They are available from Heritage Products (314-741-7592; www.heritage-products.com). Prices are $24-27 a dozen (plus $9 postage or more). These are not the least expensive flints on the market, but the quality is excellent.
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    NMLRA fighting

    The NMLRA's Territorial match program brings standardized, national-quality competition out into the field for the benefit of shooters who cannot travel to Friendship, Indiana. For years Territorials have been held in individual states all around the country. In the Northeast, for example...
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    Looking for book recommendations on French flintlock muskets

    Here are two more good resources on early flintlock firearms in France: Selected Treatises on Gunmaking and Shooting from Nineteenth-Century Europe, translated by J. Ashby Morton and Eric Bye; 262 pages soft cover; available from the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association, PO Box 67...
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    New NMLRA member

    Also, if you plan to stay in a motel you should make reservations as early as possible. There is always plenty of camping on the NMLRA grounds - both modern (campers, RVs, modern tents) and traditional (canvas tents). You may also find motel rooms in the towns of Milan and Batesville. Good luck!
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    Flintlocks book - availability update

    Greetings, all, You may recall that the first edition of my book Flintlocks - a Practical Guide for their Use and Appreciation - sold out some months ago. Fortunately, the NMLRA has committed to printing a new, revised edition, and it is in the works now. I don't know the precise time frame...
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    A North Bucks Lehampton Valley Spring rifle

    Exquisite and tasteful... I love the wood and the color. Thanks for the details on building this fine piece.
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