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  1. K

    Identifing and date of manufacture

    I'll try to post some pictures tonight, I have to figure out how to do that. Kettleman
  2. K

    Identifing and date of manufacture

    I just shot my flinter pistol for the first time on Sunday. What a blast, 62 cal smoothie. The fellow who I bought the pistol from said that he thought it may have been made in London prior to 1900. It has a pedigree as a movie gun, and I was wondering if there was a source to research proof...
  3. K

    Pietta 1851 Navy--Getting ready to shoot

    Vallyforge, If you load from a flask get one of the period reproductions that are available. They have a cutoff valve that allow you to despense powder safer than the horn or other types of flasks. I was at Cabela's on Sunday looking at a new Colt style flask, I think it was around $27. You...
  4. K

    Pietta 1851 Navy--Getting ready to shoot

    Dave, I shoot both a 51 and 61 Navy. The easist way to load with out a stand is to buy a flask with funnel sized to the charge you want. I use a 20gr funnel, and have loaded with and without a wad. Once you get used to using the flask method, the paper cartridges will not seem efficient. I...
  5. K

    murphys oil soap

    I have used a combination fo Murphy's, Windex w/ vinegar and water for both my ML and cartridge BP guns. Usually soak pretty good then flush with fresh water. Dry with air and oil. Haven't had any problems yet. Kettleman :thumbsup:
  6. K

    New to Muzzleloading and this site.

    Thanks for the welcome! I picked up a Brown Bess reproduction and hope to get out soon for the first go around. It rained on me all last weekend and put a damper on the plans. Kettleman :redthumb:
  7. K

    New to Muzzleloading and this site.

    Howdy all! I just got my first front stuffer, and this site was recommended by a friend. Just wanted to say hello and that I will probably ask a few questions as time goes by. Kettleman
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