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  1. OldSmoky1967

    Help me identify this beautiful flintlock rifle, please.

    Use a bore scope. See if it has been fired. Are there powder residue marks on that lock?
  2. OldSmoky1967

    Haggis Day

    Very much, but lighter...
  3. OldSmoky1967

    Haggis Day

    I had it in Scotland. I liked it fine.
  4. OldSmoky1967

    Look what i got!!

    Happy shooting!
  5. OldSmoky1967

    Help with Brown Bess Identification

    It is pretty. However, the originals were made from English Walnut, so there is a difference in hue/color as well as strength. That is why the originals are still around 200+ years later.
  6. OldSmoky1967

    Help with Brown Bess Identification

    PM Sent
  7. OldSmoky1967

    Help with Brown Bess Identification

    If you need an extra lock for a spare I have one for sale.
  8. OldSmoky1967

    Realistic expectations of black powder shotgun performance?

    No bismuth or steel in a damascus barrel.
  9. OldSmoky1967

    Help with Brown Bess Identification

    Miroku, Japanese. Looks like teak wood.
  10. OldSmoky1967

    Japanese reproduction flintlock identification

    Pictures? I may have a lock that will work....
  11. OldSmoky1967

    SOLD 54 hawken

    That is a real beauty!
  12. OldSmoky1967

    I love my wife!

    I love your wife too! Great job picking her!
  13. OldSmoky1967

    First Time. TC Hawken

    Bore butter does leave a build up. Phil is right. Also I clean after every three shots, or so, and fire a cleaning cap with no powder or load afterwards to make sure the flash channel is free of obstruction from cleaning.
  14. OldSmoky1967

    Getting 'Bess Ready for Turkey Season

    Too much powder blows a hole through the center. One over comes this my adding a slight bit more shot. This has been known since the late 1600’s. There is an old poem called “ The Art of Shooting Flying”. Check it out. It addresses the problem and solution. It’s a pretty cool read. Here is...
  15. OldSmoky1967

    Brown Bess Ready for Action

    I am inspired by your tenacity. Glad you are still able to do what you love to do. Keep at it!
  16. OldSmoky1967

    Brown Bess and ball/loading questions

    That is better than I get from mine. No matter how I try I still flinch and pull the shot. I’ve seen some good tips regarding holding the site picture etc. will try those.
  17. OldSmoky1967

    Brown Bess: I gots me some questions...

    The Brown Bess Trade Gun was a real thing. And they were browned, in some cases. The 3rd. Pattern or India Pattern was browned, but only in the latter years as they were winding down with wars in Europe and about to transition to rifled muskets. Then, the trade gun was made by companies from...
  18. OldSmoky1967

    New to me Hawken

    Awesome! I hope you enjoy it!
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