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    Found an unmarked Seneca .45 today...

    remove elevation screw, raise sight. onthe front of the sight on the right side there is a very small allen screw, adjust very carefully to remove play, good luck
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    Lock identification

    Robert Kern deceased for some years now. Made castings of ML gun parts and lock kits. most were marked. NOS parts are still around and turn up from time to time.
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    T/C Cherokee

    There is a small set screw on the front edge of the sight. It is adjusted using a small allen wrench. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.Adjust only enough to remove some of the play.
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    Replacement sight for Seneca ???

    the windage screw is retained by a set screw that can work loose. It takes a very small allen wrench to adjust. Only snug up tight enough to take the play out. DO NOT Over tighten. When sighting over the gun , the adjusting screw is on the right hand side and points to the breech. Hope that this...
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    Stock repair

    To reinforse the thin layer of wood use a dryer softener sheet that has been through the dryer. they are remarkably strong and do not add material thickness to the stock that wood require refitting. I use brownells acra glass. Don't forget the release agent on the barrel. Good Luck
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    Help with T/C FlintLock Hawken

    There another thing that you can check. The early sears were made in a simple "L" shape, but later ones were a little beefier at the right angle some had a fillet added. Look at where this spot is on the sear arm and determine if the inside of the 90 degree is dragging on the edge of the hole...
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    TC problem, please help

    When you have leaks past the obstruction you can push a couple of oiled patches down on top then insert the ramrod. put the outward end of the ramrod against something solid to maintain a seal. then you can use a co2 discharger or a grease gun to expel the ball. by holding pressure against the...
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    Remove CASE hardened color.

    Some of the liquid commerical ice machine cleaners are phosforic acid. this can be obtained from refrigeration supply houses. Handle this stuff carefully, read the labels and wear safety equipment.
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    Hammer not hitting nopple....

    This condition can exist it the bridle screws are loose. check that the fly is in it's proper location, put a little thread lock on the screws and your problems are over. Hope that this helps
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    Trying to find traditional black powder handbook

    Steele & Harrison had a book with a similar cover. It had alot of old information. haven't seen a copy for some time. You might try the inter library program at your local library, shouldn't be to hard to get your hands on one. Hope that this helps. Harley
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    Patriot barrels ?

    Teach, I can't help you on the patriot barrel but there were two models of the gun and the barrels are different. the tenons are located in different places. Hope that this helps.
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    Ohio Longrifle show

    The Association of Ohio Long Rifle Collectors will be having a fall show October 27 2007.This will be a one day buy/sell event. Non members will pay a modest admitance fee.Doors open at 9:00 AM at the Teheran Grotto, 124 Waterworks Rd. Newark Ohio. While this is not a large show,some fine rifles...
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    Friendship Indiana Sep 8-16

    M.B. The first weekend will be the busiest. The dealers will all be there,the museum will be open and the how to sessions are at gunmakers hall in the evenings are always interesting and informative. Hope that you can make it.
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    Tulle Fans.Report here.

    Built one eleven years ago and love it. One of them ain't hardly enough.Have never soiled it with shot, just big lead balls. A smoothie is a good place to use up all of your junk lead like wheel weights etc,and they provide no end of alibis. Good luck.
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    NMLRA Spring Shoot

    Just a reminder folks; The NMLRA spring shoot held in Friendship In. starts June 9th. and runs through the 17th. Don't miss this. Was down there today and the range looks good. Grass mowed, some new paint etc.. It will be well worth the effort to get there. Need more info? [812]667-5131
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    TC Hawken numbering

    T-C used assembly numbers on some of the parts. Theses were parts that were selected for the rifle at the onset of construction and these parts stayed together until the final assembly. Under the tail of thr trigger guard they sometimes left a numbered paper or plastic. Hope that this helps.
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    nipple size for Browning rifle

    Have had three of these rifles, still have one. all took 1/4-28"
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    Full Cock Trouble - L&R Replacement

    Sounds as though you have installed the fly in upside down. Turn it over and try it again
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    .62cal shooters in the MLF?

    Help, A 20 gauge flint smoothie has me in its grips and I can't escape.Now obsessed to build another. This must be their way of cloning.
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    stuck brush

    No Deers suggestion will work, but may be easier to do using a piece of 1/2" copper water pipe.
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