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  1. MAC1967

    Another .32 Crockett Thread

    I had a Crocket . . . the aesthetics were great, size, fit, finish feel size etc . . . however it never shot well for me . .. I read all these stories and threads about how accurate it was . . . I tried everything . . . loads, powders, patches . . .lube .310, .311 etc . . . I finally sent it...
  2. MAC1967

    Philadelphia derringer

    If I get real bored again, I may work on the nose, it's kind of fat . . .
  3. MAC1967

    Philadelphia derringer

    During the Covid Shutdown . . . I pulled out a CVA derringer my dad and I built in the late 70's when I was a kid . . . It didn't look that great to me now that I have been into muzzleloading in recent years . . . I refinished it with Febings (?) leather dye and got out my round files I give it...
  4. MAC1967

    Well, now I've done it!

    It say a lot of good things about how Petonica worked with you. Kudos to them . . . no Kudos to the PO though.
  5. MAC1967

    Converting a Lyman flintlock to a Chamber's Siler lock?

    I have a left hand GPR flint . . . I also have a Chambers fowler and TVM Lancaster, both with LH silers. . . A siler would look great on it, but as some said, you'd need a builders lock then cut the plate to fit the rounded inlet. I will say, that thought the Lyman Lock isn't all that...
  6. MAC1967

    Simple Aqua Fortis Finish Question

    Well, I knew I didn't have a super curly stock in my Chambers PA fowler, nor did I expect one, but when I hit it with Nitric and rubbed oil in it, I was surprised that it had about 50% . . it was a little nicer than I had expected. . . it's under there, but not real visible outside of good...
  7. MAC1967

    Simple Aqua Fortis Finish Question

    I was looking up Formby's Furniture Restorer . . . it looks like that's been taken over by MinWax . . . it also looks like a stripper. . . it's pretty expensive on Amazon & eBay . . . any other product suggestions, should I attempt to take off some of the brown AF to show more stripe contrast ...
  8. MAC1967

    Simple Aqua Fortis Finish Question

    Thank you . . . you are correct, I doubt that was quarter sawn. I was a Jim Chamber's kit, (preserve). I don't think pre-carves are quarter sawn very often. . . that's a higher priced piece of wood. Thanks for the refinish suggestion. That's helpful.
  9. MAC1967

    Simple Aqua Fortis Finish Question

    Yowza ! that's an amazing stock. Thanks for your answer, I wish I had rubbed out my rifle more with the scotchbrite pad as I think it would have looked a lot better . . . honestly, it was a Chamber's fowler and I wasn't sure how curly it was . . I saw some and had hopes . . the Nitric...
  10. MAC1967

    Simple Aqua Fortis Finish Question

    Thank you !! Much appreciated
  11. MAC1967

    Simple Aqua Fortis Finish Question

    My last rifle build was my first time using Nitric or Aqua Fortis. I really liked using it and how it turned out. However, indoors it just looks kind of plain chocolate brown. Outside I get more of the contrast between grains or curl and soft wood and the translucent look. I am planning my...
  12. MAC1967

    Wedge Pins for Lyman Great Plains Rifle

    As I recall . . . .I own a GPR . . . the manual recommends bending the barrel slot, by tapping it with a hammer rather than bending the Key . . . maybe someone else can weigh in on whether I am correct or not. Bending your key may cause a problem with it lining up on the other side.
  13. MAC1967

    SOLD FS: 45 Caliber Flintlock

    Nice rifle
  14. MAC1967

    Traditions quality

    I had a Traditions Crocket that I bought used from the Log Cabin Shop. It was a wonderful rifle in terms of fit and finish, comfort to carry, size, and it had a lot going for it. It never misfired for me. As you may hear, the Crockett has a very good reputation and most people love them...
  15. MAC1967

    My collection

    First time I've seen a pistol made out of a stick !! Impressive collection. . . As for the original post, as a LH shooter, I'd like to see close up pics of that LH rifle.
  16. MAC1967

    Building a Lancaster Rifle

    I have been watching your Southern build on Youtube . . . very helpful . . I have built two kits, a TVM and Chambers, with a coach . . he says my next step is to learn from a blank. . and I've chosen a Southern. Your video has been VERY helpful education . . though I'm intimidated by it some...
  17. MAC1967

    L/H Tennessee 32 Flint rifle build

    Thanks . . . Love fired blue screws . . So, with that treatment, in person, does it look rust brown or more of a chocolate dark brown? I'd like to get near a black, but I am not sure I'd want to go so far as to boil a barrel in distilled water to get it.
  18. MAC1967

    L/H Tennessee 32 Flint rifle build

    What finish did you use on the butt plate, barrel etc? It looks darker than just a brown . . . I like it . . it's the color I want on my upcoming southern build. I'm looking for more black than brown.
  19. MAC1967

    L/H Tennessee 32 Flint rifle build

    Nice to see this . . I hope to build a Southern Rifle this summer . .. Do not have blank or barrel, but have purchased the sights, butt plate and bean style trigger guard and trigger . . I too have a LH manton lock, which is why I liked seeing these pics.
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