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  1. JohnBHM

    Anybody remember Fred Wolcott

    In the early 80's I was an art student at Sage Junior College and worked with Fred who was the carpenter. I learned a lot from him and heard stories about how good he was with black powder guns. I am sorry I never saw him shoot but I had no doubts about his abilities after the first time i saw...
  2. JohnBHM

    How I made my Felt Hats

    Thank you, I was looking forward to this. As I was reading I couldn't help thinking back around 50 years ago when my father told my mother he was taking me to get a hat. I was around 10 and had no idea where we might be going. This was Troy N.Y. in the early 70's and we walk in this shop. I...
  3. JohnBHM

    T/C Hawken Build

    I have been working on prepping the barrel for finish but haven't had a lot of time. Today when I got home I decided to do something different. When I first looked at this kit the one thing that bothered me was the rear sight as it just didn't look to me that it belonged on this gun. I...
  4. JohnBHM

    T/C Hawken Build

    This will be my first flintlock. Thanks to all of the help from everyone here I decided to get started. First set back was several small cracks in the stock that I found after a close inspection. The good thing is that I have a relatively clean piece of would unlike the oil soaked military...
  5. JohnBHM

    T/C Hawken help wanted

    I have measured and checked in every way possible and the bore looks perfectly centered from breach and muzzle. I heard someone mention that these don't have correct sights so after looking at a number of original photos, have decided I will order one of the" cast from original" from Dixie or...
  6. JohnBHM

    T/C Hawken help wanted

    I think I have everything I need to get started except a clear workbench so I am going to take a week or two and get organized. I will start a new thread when I start the actual work.
  7. JohnBHM

    T/C Hawken help wanted

    Sorry for that last message I started and forgot where I was. I have done a fair amount of metal work including opening up and deepening dovetails. The breech plug feels as though it will torque in for the flats to align but I haven't put it in the vise yet. The barrel fits in the channel...
  8. JohnBHM

    T/C Hawken help wanted

    Thanks for all the replies. The bore is .50 cal and about 1-40. I have the files for cutting the dovetails and taps although Thanks Eric, that is exactly what I was needing.
  9. JohnBHM

    T/C Hawken help wanted

    My son wanted to get into flintlock rifles and after researching he pre ordered the Woodsrunner from Kiblers but wanted me to have something to get warmed up on so he picked this up. The wood needs to be taken down as it stands proud of the brass in several areas. this was purchased in the 80's...
  10. JohnBHM

    New member from Birmingham Alabama

    I am originally from upstate N.Y. but have made Alabama my home for the last 20 years. I have owned and shot all kinds of guns but never muzzleloaders. One of my sons has been wanting to get started in black powder and specifically flintlocks. He has been talking to someone but since I will be...
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