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    Shooting the Pedersoli Brown Bess

    In the British manuals at the time of the AWI, there may have been no command to "aim" but, if you check von Steuben's Blue Book, you will find a command of "aim". Chris Quattlebaum
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    "Brown Bess" Question

    Yes- the Stowe marking is not correct. In 1764, makers marks were no longer engraved on the lock plates. Most were marked "Tower" and some have the Dublin markings. The "Grice" markings that Pedersolis have currently and have had for years are also incorrect for Short Land Pattern muskets...
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    "Brown Bess" Question

    I have posted the kit for sale or trade on the forum. I would hate to ruin the markings on this musket. Maybe I can find someone who would buy this one and keep it that way, or trade for a musket that I can alter (with a clear conscience). Thanks again! Chris
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    "Brown Bess" Question

    I appreciate both replies. Yes- I am a reenactor, so that is the reason for wanting to change the markings. Since this was a limited run, I do hate to obliterate the Stowe markings. I am just going to put it up for sale on the board and see what happens. If I can sell, I'll just get another kit...
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    dixie charleville?

    The Dixie Charleville that I own is .69 caliber. I have never seen any in .75 caliber. Chris
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    "Brown Bess" Question

    I have recently acquired a Pedersoli "Brown Bess" Short Land Pattern musket kit. It is one of the older repros with the "Stowe 1776" marked lockplate. When assembling this kit, I plan to go ahead and do "defarb" work, part of which would be to remove the Stowe markings and re-engrave with a more...
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    Drilling for trigger

    Hello, I recently acquired a older Pedersoli "Brown Bess" kit. These are nearly as finished as their current offerings. Anyway, I have built kits before and have done some minor gunsmithing work. I am pretty handy as far as things go, but have never drilled and set in a trigger. Can any of you...
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    Long Land "Bess" springs

    Hello, I have a TRS Long Land musket. I bought some spare lock springs and need to fins someone who would be willing to heat treat these for me. I have never even attempted to finish springs and want to have them done right. Any help is appreciated. Chris Quattlebaum
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    Pedersoli Bess extra drop stock

    Hello, I just checked Track of the Wolf as I know that they carry replacement Pedersoli Bess stocks. http://www.trackofthewolf.com/(S(jcgkhs2zn1daikaofolani55))/Categories/partDetail.aspx?catId=14&subId=153&styleId=654&partNum=STK-BESS-2-W1 They have gotten higher recnetly. They are $330 now...
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    brownbess range report with .690ball

    The Brits at the time of the American Revolution did not have an "aim" command but, with the introduction of Von Steuben's system, the Continental Army did.
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    brown bess

    Gungho, You may want to take a look at another thread in the Smoothbore forum, "Should I buy a Pedersoli Bess?". Several folks discussed their opinions about the Italian made guns as well as the Indian made versions.
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    Do I want a Pedersoli Bess?

    I have to agree with Tommy's advice. I do think that he said that he had settled on buying a "Bess". A person could find a good fowler, especially used, for less than the price of a new, finished "Bess" from Dixie. I have a nice club butt that I am considering selling and it would be much less...
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    Sighting in Snaphaunce

    Ben, Could you list the contact information for Mr. Winters? Thank you, Chris Quattlebaum
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    Do I want a Pedersoli Bess?

    Right now, Dixie Gun Works has the Pedersoli kits for $875 and finished guns for $950. I have to concur with what appears to be the majority opinion on this thread- go with the Pedersoli reproduction if you want a Short Land "Bess". I own two Pedersolis and have owned a couple others besides the...
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    Chargers

    Thank you for the help! I sent Bert an e-mail message. Maybe he is still making some of them. Chris
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    Chargers

    Do any of you know someone who is making chargers for guns (aka "apostles")? I am familiar with Bandoliers for Musketeers in the U.K., but was hoping to find someone in the States. I have tried contacting Syke's Sutlery, but have heard nothing back from them. Thanks, Chris
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    Leonard Day

    Teleoceras, Both of those smoothies look great! Does the L. Day Dutch doglock only use the dog-catch as a safety or does it have it along with an internal half-cock? Chris
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    Pritchett mould

    Hello all, First, let me say I did a search here, but still could find no solid lead for this... I am looking for a mould to make the Pritchett style British minie ball. I saw some older posts where one member made some up, but I checked and they are sold out. If anyone has a lead on one of...
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    Matchlock Charge Bottles

    Bert, If you are interested in making some chargers, please send me your prices also. I am interested in buying some. Chris
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    .69 Load

    That is true. I have shot 110 gr. of 2f in my M1842 as an experiment, but I think it is excessive as far as shooting goes. Personally, in my musket, I don't consider it dangerous, just overkill. I use 80 grains of 2f as my typical charge.Modern powder and Victorian era musket powder is...
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