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  1. Phil Coffins

    Here is Why I Ended Up Here 1861 Springfield

    Nice.
  2. Phil Coffins

    Help with Hawken Identification.

    You do appear to have a well built modern rifle. Many people have built Hawken rifles for decades, talking to the fellow that sold it to you would be a first step. Many people don’t sign their work so tracking it down isn’t as important as having a finely built gun. If there aren’t markings...
  3. Phil Coffins

    Pedersoli flintlock not cocking

    The first thing to do is make the unloaded rifle functions correctly. Holding full **** and releasing safely is critical. Look the lock over out of the rifle. It should work in a predictable fashion, are the screws tight, are the engagement of the sear positive? Does your rifle have set triggers...
  4. Phil Coffins

    Loading block question

    I lube the patch and if needed will moisten the patch a bit more just before loading. My spit will combine with most anything!
  5. Phil Coffins

    What is your choice of shot container for the field?

    My shot bag holds quite a bit of shot and has the lever type dispenser. Hold it in the muzzle and press the lever once, no separate parts to loose. With the powder measure and capper loading is pretty fast which has been handy in a good dove spot and it carry’s fine for pheasant. The canvas bag...
  6. Phil Coffins

    Larger Flash Hole

    Yes, and less accurate.
  7. Phil Coffins

    Patchbox gap

    Still a good fit.
  8. Phil Coffins

    Gap in patchbox

    It is a separate piece of wood that moves, there will be a gap between it and the stock. Your top view looks normal but a side view is what will tell more.
  9. Phil Coffins

    Walnut finish problem

    A detail that I failed to point out and is important is when sanding in the finish to form the slurry is that small circles are done. This pushes the slurry into the pores from all directions. Do this in small overlapping areas.
  10. Phil Coffins

    Three Sides, Four Sides, Why Not Five Sides

    I rember hearing that “the French copy’s no one, and no one copy’s the French! “ That said it was a time of exploration and it seems that anything would be tryed. A lot of dead ends due to the fame or over powering personalities came and went.
  11. Phil Coffins

    Walnut finish problem

    Walnut varies a lot, some dense and hard others with large pores that I have used the system on. The key to it is to saturate the wood then in a few minutes wipe it all off. Next wet sand with finish to get the slurry and leave it on to dry hard. Then sand that slurry in again with finish to...
  12. Phil Coffins

    Walnut finish problem

    The dull spots are where you didn’t wet sand the slurry well enough. Having done dozens of walnut stocks with this method I’m certain of this. When the slurry is sanded then wiped off hold the wood at a long angle and any dull area will be apparent. Rework these spots before applying any top...
  13. Phil Coffins

    opinions of best twist rate for 45

    I won’t offer an opinion but will add an observation. The original Hawken rifles in all calibers have been measured to have 1 in 48” rifling. These rifles were highly thought of in their day. Depth and form of rifling should be considered as well as twist.
  14. Phil Coffins

    2 Rifles with Stripped Nipple Channels

    Don’t allow them to use a wrench until the nipple is fully in, then only to tighten the last bit. If it is clean and straight it will turn in by fingers alone.
  15. Phil Coffins

    VERY stiff main spring / hammer spring.

    File or grind the full length of the top flat. Do not allow it to get hot! If you can’t hold it in your hand then drop it into water then continue. Test often till you like the feel.
  16. Phil Coffins

    Apologies HELP Needed

    I would think its purpose is to put a hole in something! :)
  17. Phil Coffins

    Apologies HELP Needed

    That proof mark is St Etienne 1824-1856
  18. Phil Coffins

    Apologies HELP Needed

    Are there markings on the top of the barrel? The mark on the side of the barrel isn’t English by my limited knowledge. Look for continental proof marks if you have access to a chart of them.
  19. Phil Coffins

    Colorado Forts- Fetterman

    They went out for a fight and got it.
  20. Phil Coffins

    Sloppy rear sight….

    Good find, use the fixed rear sight and your problem is over!
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