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  1. tjiann

    Windex Cleans "right now"

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  2. tjiann

    Eastern Pa Longrifle Show

    Nice. I'll be driving up to check this one out.
  3. tjiann

    Pritchett bullet ?

    I use this low fire clay I got from Amazon. I put the mold with clay plugs in toaster oven at I believe around 400 degrees for a half an hour, then dump the dried clay plugs into an old soup can with a wire handle on it. I repeat this until I have the desired number made, then put the soup...
  4. tjiann

    Pritchett bullet ?

    Here's a photo from my desk where I assemble the cartridges. I cast the .550 Boxer-Pritchett bullets from a NOE mold, make fired clay plugs from NOE plug mold, and make the paper cartridges using the Forth Armoury dowels/templates.
  5. tjiann

    Pritchett bullet ?

    I make the cartridges and shoot them in my two 3-band Enfields and musketoon. They are fun to make. There are a bunch of videos on the history and design of the cartridge and its use by the British and later the confederates during the Civil War. Go to Papercartridges.com. Brett Gibbons is a...
  6. tjiann

    SOLD 2nd Attempt, Parker Hale Whitworth Rifle-Unfired

    I've provided those pics to this group in a prior thread, but here they are again. The OP will have to evaluate markings on his gun.
  7. tjiann

    SOLD 2nd Attempt, Parker Hale Whitworth Rifle-Unfired

    Not true, that's approximate. I have a 61 Musketoon that's around 9700 that's all British made.
  8. tjiann

    Paper Cartridge Woes

    Great idea. I'll do that too.
  9. tjiann

    Paper Cartridge Woes

    I've got the same kit and like it too. My only very minor complaint is I wish he had included dippers to charge the cartridges instead of having to fill the top of the former with powder.
  10. tjiann

    FOR SALE Unfired Ruger Old Army

    PM sent. I'll take it.
  11. tjiann

    Combination tools for 1853 Enfield and 1861 Springfield

    https://www.ssfirearms.com/products.asp?cat=55
  12. tjiann

    What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

    Took my 1858 Army out to shoot for the first time this afternoon. Even taught myself how to make paper cartridges for it last night. Fun. Plate shows first 4 shots offhand at 20 yards.
  13. tjiann

    Praise for Dave Hassler’s Work

    Yup! Love mine.
  14. tjiann

    Maryland Rookie looking for historical information

    Welcome from Annapolis!
  15. tjiann

    WANTED 1861/63 rifled musket

    Sent you a PM re. an 1861.
  16. tjiann

    New from Maryland

    Welcome from Annapolis, MD.
  17. tjiann

    SOLD REDUCED Excellent Unfired. 50 Browning Mountain Rifle

    One of my favorite guns. So well built and a great shooter.
  18. tjiann

    TRADE Parker hale musketoon for .54 sharps carbine

    PM me about your Sharp's. I've got a nice early serial # PH Musketoon I might trade.
  19. tjiann

    N-SSA Spring Shoot ( North - South Skirmish Association ) Highlights....

    I was there to watch for the first time and it was great. Got to see the carbine and artillery competitions on Saturday, and took home a nice original 1863 Springfield musket from Lodgewood. Great atmosphere and really nice people!
  20. tjiann

    Purchased a Parker-Hale 1853 Enfield today

    Excellent! Great guns. Soon it will be time for you to start shooting the Boxer-Pritchett bullets. Enjoy.
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