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    First powder horn

    That's a nice looking horn and a good scrimshaw job. I'm sure he's proud to carry it on his side. Pustic
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    Problem with a lock

    Thank you, I'll keep that in mind. I may be able to fine a good lock at the gun show. I'll take my lock with me and see if I can match it up. For as little as I use it, it will last forever, but I just want to improve on it. Pustic
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    Problem with a lock

    The frizzen fits perfect, no problem with that. I've put 4f powder in it, turned it over and nothing fell out. I think it does have a deep cut in the half cock position and I'll try that. I do remember looking at it and thinking that it looked deep. Would something like a small drop of liquid...
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    Problem with a lock

    The next gunshow that comes to town, I'll take the lock with me and see if anyone has one that will match in size. Thank you.
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    Problem with a lock

    Thank you everyone for your help. I can use it the way it is, there's just not much flint to strike the frizzen. I'll take in account all of the advice here and see if any will solve the problem. I have looked at other locks at the gun shows. I should take my lock with me so I can match it up...
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    Problem with a lock

    Hey Everyone, I've been a member here for awhile now and it's I do something here. I have an older CVA flintlock Kentucky Rifle kit that I built back in the middle 1970's. The gun works and shoots very well, so good that I wouldn't want to be shooting at myself from 100 yards away. But I do have...
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    Quick Question

    That's basically a Hawken. I have a T.C. Hawken flintlock, a real fine rifle in .50 cal. You have a real nice gun. Enjoy shooting it and keep your powder dry. Pustic
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