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  1. M

    58 Remmington smoothbore project

    that is cool! quick question though, was it necessary to install a liner? Why couldn't you just ream it out smooth an shoot it that way???
  2. M

    GPR photos

    Was it this one?
  3. M

    Cap an Ball Pistol Issue

    Thanks guys, where would be a good place to purchase a replacement bolt?
  4. M

    Cap an Ball Pistol Issue

    I've got an old Hawes cap an ball, shoots great but has a small mechanical issue, when pulling the hammer back the bolt drops then immediately comes back up an drags on the cylinder, leaving a nice shiny mark all around the circumference. Also does not allow it to be rotated while at half cock...
  5. M

    Thought i'd make a hunting sword too.

    Thats nice!!! I want one!!!!
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    Older T/C hawken rear sight

    Gator, I've got a rear sight an front sight I pulled off an old TC .45 cal I had to put older looking more traditional sights on it, I think I remember where the the little baggy is that has them in it, its just taking up space in my gun box an I have no need for it PM me an we can trade for...
  7. M

    Half way to a full stock Hawken

    Great looking rifle, is this a kit you bought or parts you've pieced together??? Would like to hear where you got your parts.
  8. M

    First one arrived

    Mark, how long did it take to come in, I had a 1860 Army ordered from Cabelas, but they are out of stock an not projected to ship for 5 weeks, saw your post lastnight so went to dixie an checked, had them in stock an cheaper so ordered one an canceled my order with Cabelas. I hate waiting on...
  9. M

    Look'in fer a squirrel rifle?

    Thats not a rifle thats a shoulder cannon!
  10. M

    Horn Care

    Johnsons Paste Wax, or Miniwax's version.
  11. M

    1960s HC/PC

    Find you one of those old Uncle Mikes light grey colored bags with the wide fringe across the bottom, that all the big chain stores sold back in the 70s, I got one that came with my first rifle, when I was 15, a TC 50cal hawkins, cause every boy needed a Hawkins, according to Jeremia Johnson...
  12. M

    Touch Hole Liner Problem

    Fortunately or unfortunate for me where I live there is no such thing as humidity, its always hot and dry, especially this time of year, (SW Okla.)so its perfect conditions for shooting a flinter. I checked an a 1/16 bit wouldn't fit so drilled it out, just need to cone it a little an also the...
  13. M

    Touch Hole Liner Problem

    Goex 3F
  14. M

    Touch Hole Liner Problem

    Went out this morning an sighted in my .36 rifle, got it on target at 25 shooting 40grs of 3F, it shoots a lot better than me, but I cheated an used a sled to get it just right. Here's my problem, Had a lot of flash in the pans with it not firing the rifle, I noticed the hole in the vent is a...
  15. M

    Sharping gouges

    Thanks Rick, I think I got it, your link you posted don't work though. Chris
  16. M

    Sharping gouges

    I don't really want to "stomp" on my gouges, that can't be healthy for them.
  17. M

    Sharping gouges

    I'd like the details on how you do your initial sharping of the gouges. Thanks.
  18. M

    Sharping gouges

    I know how to sharpen my chisels with the flat beveled edges but how do I sharpen the different gouges, what are you guys using on these to get them "scary sharp" yea I've watched those videos on youtube also. Thanks Chris
  19. M

    Newest Project Completed! (Picture heavy)

    Rick, you out did yourself on this one, awesome looking horn!!! I've got a lobe horn I've been slowly working on for myself, hope it turns out half as nice as yours. Chris
  20. M

    .36 Cal Southern Mountain Rifle

    Thanks guys, after striping it down an checking it out good I discovered a couple of problems, one of the staples under the barrel was broke in half, an the tumbler was broke where the hammer mounts on it, but its nothing I can't fix, already ordered the parts, just waiting for them to show up...
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