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    What is an Underhammer

    Aaah, now I see! Thank you for clearing things up. The hammer moves sideways eh? That opens up some interesting posibilities for the home constructor (not that one can do that in the land down-under without the blessing of the Pope and a letter from HM the Queen). :shake: This thread is getting...
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    What is an Underhammer

    Thanks Metalshaper, that is a really fine looking rifle you have there.Is the "mule ear" the bit standing up from the side plate? How does the system work, as in which way does the hammer travel, horizontally or vertically? Dennis
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    What is an Underhammer

    Jeez guys, this is a bit rough! The way things are going you are all going to be wandering around in the "Stone Age" because someone disagrees with some form of technology and the "date" it was "invented". The first (prototype) underhammer could well have sat on it's builders bench from 1799...
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    Traditional finish?

    Scott, I have refinished a couple of modern rifle stocks after sanding all the coloured stain and varnish off. All I use is a simple mixture of beeswax and gum turpentine (NOT mineral turps). The turpentine is mixed with softened beeswax to make a soft paste. This is rubbed well into the timber...
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    Help needed

    Hmmmmm. Spare parts? In Australia? Getting firearm parts through Customs can be a nightmare so I think they can stay where they are. Thanks again, Hilly.
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    Help needed

    Thanks, tac. This may explain why 3 people have looked at the Armi Jaeger, said they wanted it and then never came back to pick it up. Methinks I may as well leave it on the shelf as well. Thanks, Hilly.
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    Help needed

    Thanks guys, are these makes of guns considered to be well made or something to steer clear of?
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    Help needed

    Hello from Australia,I need some help tracking down the manufacturers of 2 percussion BP rifles in my local gun dealers. One is marked "Dikar Frontier", 87, and is in .45 cal (Can't seem to find a serial number) and the other is marked "Armi Jaeger" s/n 23700, and is also .45 cal. From what I...
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