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  1. Commodore Swab

    Middlesex Double Barrel

    I apologize for using your listing on ebay relating to your work and cost in comparison. As you know ebay protects the sellers ID. As I don't know your ebay ID I am unaware of how I could share or post it. I did recognize your work which most anybody should as the same pictures were used. I...
  2. Commodore Swab

    Middlesex Double Barrel

    This is your best explanation of my being insulting and abusive? I have worked on thousands of Indian built guns and needless to say have background on them. As this is a forum that deals with them I offer my opinion. By "stalking a guy" I'm assuming you are referring to nick (making...
  3. Commodore Swab

    Middlesex Double Barrel

    Then by all means explain how this is offensive to you as well as how it is abusive to you. It was not my intent and would like the opportunity to apologize but I'm not aware of anything I said to you that could be offensive or abusive.
  4. Commodore Swab

    Middlesex Double Barrel

    No need to be insulting (nick and clark). I was talking about the weapons not business. As far as comparison factory (india) to custom guns you would need to compare to each individual gunsmith. For this reason I said there was nothing to compare them to. I hope this clarifies before the...
  5. Commodore Swab

    Middlesex Double Barrel

    Apples to oranges. The current topic is a double barrel flint pistol. Is there anyone offering a double barrel pistol or kit? It's nice to say compare but you need something to compare to. Research all you want, the particular piece in question is made by one factory whether it's bought from...
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    Japanese Reproductions

    The "tower" pistols of that era are junk. I have handled a great many and some can be made to work. Typically these ran $50-80 but recently have been fetching 200-800. Everyone selling one describes them as a great gun.
  7. Commodore Swab

    Small glass vials for holding powder charge

    I use a combination, film canisters work well when you can find them as well as being a correct measure. Smaller arms simply cartridge box and I roll them. At an earlier event I have my chargers should I need them.
  8. Commodore Swab

    Kibler percussion conversion ?

    Makes one wonder what projects will be in-between now and a long ways away . . .hmmm
  9. Commodore Swab

    F and I carbines

    I would be surprised if at the time 2 were the same.
  10. Commodore Swab

    Woodsrunner CNC Incised Carving

    If I wanted a modern flintlock rifle I would. I tend to like the more odd ball stuff, like the converted wheellock pistol I'm about to start on.
  11. Commodore Swab

    Woodsrunner CNC Incised Carving

    Pretty much anyone new that is thinking about getting a gun regardless of time period is advised "buy a kibler". So much in fact it's almost a joke and that should say plenty.
  12. Commodore Swab

    17th Century Holster pistol

    Rootwood is the trees root harvested or so I read somewhere.
  13. Commodore Swab

    FOR SALE George Lauber WHEELLOCK BOOK!!!!

    Message sent
  14. Commodore Swab

    CLOSED $100 OFF Monster Buccaneer Flintlock pistol

    I had one of these many years ago. The weak point was the main spring, any chance of getting a picture of the inside of the lock? An old expert (RIP) knew a bit about these. He informed me that they had found a stash of original new parts, namely pans, locks, frizzens, and frizzen springs...
  15. Commodore Swab

    Birchwood Casey Brass Black miserable failure !!!

    Looks like it wasn't clean enough. I've used the brass black many times. It's difficult with new coated/polished brass. I've had fair luck with new brass tumbling a day with dish soap before coating. For a more labor intensive method sand paper. When it will dull by looking sideways at it...
  16. Commodore Swab

    Barrels that are not 12L14 steel

    I do, bronze is beautiful.
  17. Commodore Swab

    SOLD Panther Primitive Sergeants Tent.

    Where in Missouri?
  18. Commodore Swab

    Casting aluminum bronze

    Silicone bronze is a good option. What size are you thinking?
  19. Commodore Swab

    Flintlock not fully striking/closing...any suggestions??

    Common issue, 2 solutions or a combination of the two. The frizzen toe can be reshaped and or the frizzen spring lightened. Reshaping the toe will change the point of opening but will reduce contact duration. Reducing the frizzen spring tension will allow the main to overpower the frizzen...
  20. Commodore Swab

    Flint works loose after multiple shots

    There is no need to cut it so it goes around the **** as pictured. The void behind the top jaw screw is for the leather. I discovered this from a pistol recovered from a 300 year old shipwreck. Total time capsule.
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