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  1. J

    Antique Arms Show - Novi, Mich

    I have been a couple of times and probably won't ever go back. Way too much junk, and I do mean junk. The 3-4 guns that were interesting were way over priced. Lots of worn out military stuff. Big waste of time for me.
  2. J

    S. Hawken rifle - revisited

    Unbelievable stuff, LEJ. Just spectacular. Beyond that I am speechless, well almost. I had to remind myself that these were just tools 165 years ago. I am sure that the owners took care of them and performed basic maintenance, but like any tool subjected to hard work there is natural wear...
  3. J

    Pictures of an "original Hawken."

    Is it possible that someone took a barrel from a damaged destroyed Hawken and fit it to a gun made by someone else?
  4. J

    Need some help with .32 cal.

    So how difficult is the gun to clean?
  5. J

    Pictures of an "original Hawken."

    Found this post on a duck hunting BB. This does not look like any Hawken I have ever seen. Thoughts? http://www.duckboats.net/forum/wwwboard.html
  6. J

    Need some help with .32 cal.

    GMA, I have looked at getting a Crocket and probably will. Does the gun have a hooked breech and is it easy to take the barrel off for cleaning? Thanks.
  7. J

    Traditions Crocket: historically accurate?

    Regardless of the guns owned my Mr. Crocket, himself, I was wondering about guns used in the midwest at that approximate time period. Does anyone think that they are representative in terms of materials used and configuration?
  8. J

    Traditions Crocket: historically accurate?

    Not that it really matters but is the Crocket Rifle representative of guns used at that time? They appear to be very similar to the Vincent Ohio Half-stock. Opinions? Thanks.
  9. J

    Traditions Hawken

    I looked at a couple of Crocket rifles last week. Overall, I was a little disappointed with the way the guns looked - they just looked a little cheap, but heck for $280 what should I expect. I was also suprised at the variation in wood. One of the guns looked like it came out of a high school...
  10. J

    S. Hawken rifle - revisited

    Weight LOP to rear front trigger # of grooves length of barrel take the barrel off and photograph EVERYTHING think they will let you pull the lock?
  11. J

    .58 caliber 20 shot test

    Thanks Stumpkiller. Given I don't get to shoot too much, what is the best commercially available substitute for Moose Snot? Thanks again.
  12. J

    .58 caliber 20 shot test

    Here comes the rookie question - you use moose milk/snot as lube? What are the pros/cons over something like Bore Butter? Just curious. Thanks
  13. J

    Black Bear with roundball

    Bear bait? Pie, honey, old doughnuts, peanut butter, more honey, old rotting meat, grease from a commercial fryer/trap, a little more honey..... covered with logs. There are a lot of bear in the UP where I hunt grouse and I always have trouble keeping the dogs out of bear bait. You can often...
  14. J

    Replacement barrel for custom gun?

    The barrel is 1" and 35-1/2" to the breech plub, with two keys. It is a hook with a snail. Like I said, I want a barrel for hunting - nothing fancy. Buck horn rear sight and blade up front. I think I would like to keep the barrel length the same (so I can use the same RR). What about twist...
  15. J

    Replacement barrel for custom gun?

    Last fall I bought a beautiful .50 cal Hawkin made by a guy I know in Indiana. He had built the gun back in 1983. Now I am thinking that I would like a .58 cal barrel for it. How much do you think I should have to spend to have one of the local guys here in MI (a VERY reputable builder) fit a...
  16. J

    Browning Hawkens

    I would not say that it was Ithaca that began manufacturing SxS guns again, it was a fellow who licensed the name. The guns were spectacular, as they should be starting at over $3,000 and heading up fast. Alas, the reserection ended last year when the company manufacturing the "Ithacas" closed...
  17. J

    Frindship, IN

    When would be a good time to go to Friendship if I am looking for a .36/.40 Ohio or Vincent halfstock? Thanks
  18. J

    Browning Hawkens

    As of last Wednesday evening (04/07) there was one in the Gun Room at Cabela's in Dundee, MI. I don't recall the price. I have seen 2-3 there in the past year. I believe the price has usually been $750-$800, but I could be wrong.
  19. J

    Point of impact change?

    How about using shooting sticks? I have never used them but I would think that they could be pretty useful to solve this problem.
  20. J

    "Clenzoil": feedback sought

    Kenockee Tradin' Post - the only pure BP shop of which I am aware in SE MI. What has your experience been with them?
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