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  1. stephenprops1

    Napolean movie reviews?

    If you want to watch a good Napoleon movie with plenty of action, see a Russian movie entitled WATERLOO, staring Rod Steiger as Napoleon.
  2. stephenprops1

    Two no fires while hunting

    I usually snap at least one cap before loading my guns initially. If the situation prevents me from snapping a cap, I run a patch down the bore. Like you, I listen for the air gushing out of the nipple. If I hear the air, I am assured the vent and nipple is clear.
  3. stephenprops1

    Coning

    I appreciated your post with one exception. What does FWIW mean? I have no idea. I don't like it when people do this. I'm sure there are others like me.
  4. stephenprops1

    How did American forces reload in battle?

    In this post you state that cartridges were not developed until the 1700's. I beg to differ. (I assume you mean paper cartridges.) The Matchlock musket came about around 1475, or so. Very shortly after that the Musketeers were using speed loaders and paper cartridges.
  5. stephenprops1

    How did American forces reload in battle?

    I will add this; I was in the military, spent many years in the corporate world, and a few years in academia. I have seen many official reports and records. They were not always 100% accurate or inclusive.
  6. stephenprops1

    USPS..... Here we go again 🙄

    That is what government does.
  7. stephenprops1

    Fake Hawken Rifle ?

    Without supporting documentation, I would be very leery of this or any so called "antique". Perhaps an expert could be called in to examine it and make a determination. Then, the expert could give a written letter of verification. --- Remember, let the buyer beware.
  8. stephenprops1

    To the older guys…

    I have an inventory list of all my guns and what I paid for them. I also list references my survivors can use to determine each gun's value when the time comes. I have a will with a list of what family member gets what gun(s). I was going to spread them around, but I decided the family members...
  9. stephenprops1

    Should I Buy This?

    I have a Pedersoli, 45 caliber, Hawken, percussion rifle that looks exactly like the one in your picture. I am happy with it. I have taken 2nd place in three different black powder shooting matches with mine.
  10. stephenprops1

    How did American forces reload in battle?

    Baron Von Stueben taught the Colonial Army many European maneuvers during the winter of 1776-77. I believe he taught them to load by the numbers. Also, when the situation allowed it, the soldiers/militia probably had the rank and file operate on a system, similar to the British square, where...
  11. stephenprops1

    .62 smoothbore as an all around gun?

    I have a Larry Zornes custom made 62/20 caliber/gauge flintlock smoothbore that I bought almost 2 years ago. It is a copy of a Rogers Rangers carbine. I haven't shot it much because I am learning what I can about flintlock guns. I like the gun and it is easy to shoot and maintain. --- It is the...
  12. stephenprops1

    Cleaning a flintlock?

    I have tried many things. Soap and water are my standby. I have also mixed my own concoction. It consists of Auto Windshield Washing Fluid, Alcohol, Ballistol and a few drops of Dish Washing Soap. It works for me. If I buy commercial stuff I have learned that Birchwood Casey makes a great black...
  13. stephenprops1

    An embarrassing problem...

    Look at Track of the Wolf or Dixie Gun Works for possible replacement ramrods.
  14. stephenprops1

    To the older guys…

    I have two sons. One of them has turned into a Liberal, jerk. He has no interest in anything I do, and he told me he does not want any guns. So, he is getting absolutely nothing from me. My other son will get the bulk of my entire estate. My wife gets a couple of my guns and a nephew, who has...
  15. stephenprops1

    If I wanted a buffalo rifle.....

    You are referring to 40 peak years. --- Many people continued using flint and percussion firearms for many years after cartridge guns became available.
  16. stephenprops1

    If I wanted a buffalo rifle.....

    That was a tactic they often used, but it was not the only way. Many buffalo fell to arrows or spears too.
  17. stephenprops1

    How many muzzleloaders have you built

    I have built 4 pistols from kits, all 50 caliber. I have never built a rifle, but I have restored 3 of them in the past. All of the rifles were in terrible shape when I acquired them. I disassembled them and stripped all of the metal and stocks. The pieces were either refinished or replaced by...
  18. stephenprops1

    Ease and accuracy of shooting. 1851 Navy vs 1858 Remington. Thoughts?

    8 yards equals 24 feet. ---- Just sayin'...
  19. stephenprops1

    Practicing light load without ball?

    I had a similar situation when I restored a 50 caliber percussion ML. I was in an area where I could make noise, to test the gun, but I could not shoot a ball. I loaded a reduced powder load and made a crude ball with aluminum foil. I shot the gun outside, aiming at a tree. I was able to...
  20. stephenprops1

    Buying a BP rifle on this site

    Apparently, you are dismissing the used gun market.
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