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    "Correct" sight for fowler

    Fyrfyter, I shoot an English trade gun also known as(Type G)or "Carolina Gun" built by the late Dave Wagner. These guns were produced by the English goverment for the deer skin trade approx 1730-1770. One detail of these smoothbore guns is they usually have a brass rear sight. On originals...
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    Wadding

    Spudnut, I have used wasp nest with great sucess & have used tow also. On matierial that we have in great abundance in my area is spanish moss. I have not used it for shot but, have used it as wadding between my powder and unpatched round balls.....It shoot great and I am getting good compresion...
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    Rifle Method smoothbores???

    Guys, As to specific references to wasp nest I have none. I do belive there is a western refernce to pieces of blanket for wads. I have also used sweet gum leaves for wadding as well. I really do not think this is an item that was purchased but was just what ever material was avaliable at the...
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    Rifle Method smoothbores???

    James, This is a question I have pondered for some time and I have come to the same conclusion. Several years ago I had a guy named Dave Wagner build a "Carolina Gun" for me.(unfortunatly Dave Passed away a few years ago...he was a great gun smith) My main area of intrest is the Southern...
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    Fusil De Chasse

    Uncle, I am looking forward to watching the Brits hang their heads in defeat :surrender: ! My self & Lantangue(Richard Stone) are planning on driving up for that event! I will keep in mind your offer of taking that gun off my hands but.... The more I shoot it(and win) the price goes up! Have...
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    Fusil De Chasse

    Uncle, I am looking forward to the Surrender of the Brits! My self & Lantangue(Richard Stone) are planning on driving up for that event! I will keep in mind your offer of taking that gun off my hands but.... The more I shoot it(and win) the price goes up! Have a good day Uncle, David
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    Fusil De Chasse

    Uncle, I saw you post and thought I would say Hello!! :v I won 1st place in a smoothbore match with that R.E Davis Fusil that you were so kind to help with. One thing about it....it is heavier than I am used to( that Carolina gun is so light!) but.....the R.E Davis gun shoots good...
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    "Tweaking" a fowler

    Canerod, I have shifted the POA on several smooth bore barrels and this is my method. Get a couple of 2 X 4 blocks and put on the floor. Take the barrel and place the blocks at opposite ends( the octagonal breach helps in the proper position of the barrel).....there is only 1 1/2 inches...
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    Primitive Rear Sight Photos

    Toomuch 36, I respectfully disagree with your statement.While not every smooth bore had a rear sight...they are not uncommon...Carolina guns...AKA as "Type G" English trade guns were produced with Brass rear sights. Early Fusil Fin....AKA as "Type C" French trade guns also were produced with...
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    New to Forum

    List, Thanks for the warm welcome! I have really enjoyed looking over the previous post in different area's Thanks, David
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    New to Forum

    Ray?????? Is this ......I need more "COFFEE" Ray????(A phrase issued in relation to a certain coffee additive!!!) Is this Ray C.?????? Wow it has been a long time. I am still doing living history programs....I still try to go down Whitewater to shoot when I can....havent made the shoot in a...
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    New to Forum

    Hello Uncle! I just realized you were on this list! :) Hope you have been well. I killed a REALLY good buck(8 point) this past weekend in the rain with the gun you call "the pink panther"! Have a good day, David
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    Interested in a smooth bore......

    I will be at Horseshoe Bend in March for a program and I can get you details then or I could call the Park director........just off my memory the barrel's external dimensions were close to one of my 20 ga guns. The sideplate on the Northstar Chiefs gun is very close to that on the gun in the...
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    New to Forum

    List, Just wanted to say hello to everyone and introduce myself. I am David from Alabama. I started shooting smoothbores back in the late 80's. The local club called "The White Water Longhunters" were and still are really into shooting flint smoothbores! My first gun was an Early English made...
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    Interested in a smooth bore......

    Micanopy, The "Chief's Grade Gun" is very simular to an original 1812 trade gun displayed at Horseshoe Bend National Military Park. That gun has the 41 inch barrel. I have owned one of Northstars Early English trade guns. They are good shooters and I also killed deer & turkey with it. You...
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