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    Looking For Recommendations For a 1740's Fusil

    I guess I'm looking for something like this. Maybe a little darker. How best to achieve this? The first is the 1775-dated Oerter rifle from Valley Forge and the second is in the Met, a circa 1740–50 flintlock attributed to Sergeant John Dean of the Continental Army.
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    Looking For Recommendations For a 1740's Fusil

    Looks Beautiful! Do you remember the brand of the cold bluing that you used?
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    Looking For Recommendations For a 1740's Fusil

    I was thinking a darker look similar to a Bess would look great, but not sure what to use and how to bring out the figure with a darker stain.
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    Looking For Recommendations For a 1740's Fusil

    I am expecting a 1740's Light Fusil (578) from TRS in the next few weeks. This will be my first build. I am looking for recommendations on the best/most accurate finish for the F&I War era. Should I Brown, Blue or leave it in the White? How Should I (or should I) stain this tiger maple stock to...
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    Hello from Northern NY

    Then we are maybe a half hour apart if we can get the restrictions/covid stuff under control. :D
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    Hello from Northern NY

    I would agree, should be cheating. That said, the last time I shot an actual muzzleloader was as a 16 year old kid with my dad. I get hobbies/obsessions to keep me going/active/functioning. I don't have a muzzleloader currently. Always loved shooting. Always had an interest in history. Always...
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    Hello from Northern NY

    I unfortunately am still working on building my flintlock (actually still waiting on parts). I will likely be only a spectator but would still want to go.
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    Hello from Northern NY

    Please let me know if there is another this year or whenever. I'd like to see it.
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    Hello from Northern NY

    Yeah, them guys from Dix were, well..... you know.
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    Hello from Northern NY

    Originally from the backwoods of NJ (yes, they had them) and now Fort Drum/Watertown/Thousand Islands area.
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    Hello from Northern NY

    A little bit away, in the Fort Drum area. I used to rodeo in your area at the Painted Pony. :)
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    Hello from Northern NY

    Lurking and reading these boards for a while now. Figured I should finally sign up. Decided to start another hobby/obsession. :cool:
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