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  1. RjSixgun

    SOLD copy 1863 Remington Zouave

    what make is it?
  2. RjSixgun

    Just arrived: 1861 Springfield

    If the entire barrel is not replaced, the wood behind the breach/bloster will just wear away from the spark of the caps. Which is just one reason I say its a parts gun. With that amount of corroded metal at the breach/bolster there is no way the wood would still be there, it would have just...
  3. RjSixgun

    Just arrived: 1861 Springfield

    Looking at the area behind the nipple, the metal is corroded away, wood is not, wood would be burned away with that much corrosion of the metal. Corrosion of the bolster area does not match that of the lock. wear on the lock does not match the hammer, and nothing matches the conditon of the...
  4. RjSixgun

    Just arrived: 1861 Springfield

    It is not an original, it is a musket built with original parts.
  5. RjSixgun

    Springfield 1863

    Looks like a repro that someone is trying to pass as an original.
  6. RjSixgun

    New quick loads

    Ive used these for years, I see no need to change now. https://www.dixiegunworks.com/index/page/product/product_id/6775/category/333/category_chain/578,349,333/product_name/XA5220+Dixie+Quick+Load+Target+Tube+-+.44+-+.50+Caliber
  7. RjSixgun

    Paper Loads in lieu of Pellets?

    https://www.dixiegunworks.com/index/page/product/product_id/6775/category/333/category_chain/578,349,333/product_name/XA5220+Dixie+Quick+Load+Target+Tube+-+.44+-+.50+Caliber Much easier than paper
  8. RjSixgun

    lube

    Bees Wax and Sweet Oil 50/50 mix
  9. RjSixgun

    58 cal. Conical Question

    I have nothing but 1-72 barrels and they shoot minie balls quite well.
  10. RjSixgun

    Opinions on a Springfield 1842 "shorty"

    In Confederate Muskets and Musketoons youll find the most information on smoothbores under Macon and Richmond Armouries Its a fine looking musketton whom ever made it, shoot it and enjoy it!! And yes the books are expencive but are well worth it for doing research on Civil War era firearms, many...
  11. RjSixgun

    Opinions on a Springfield 1842 "shorty"

    Very nice cutdown musket, but it is not a Macon conversion nor is it an 1847. Judgeing by the finish on the stock it looks like it is a modern modification. The Macon Arsenal did the the most if not all 1842 cutdowns. 30, 34 or 36 inches with 2 and 3 bands. 3 bands had 3 band springs but the 2...
  12. RjSixgun

    “Aging” an Old Hickory knife

    Cover the blade in spicy mustard. works great!!!!!! gives it a gray, blue and black finish depending on how long you leave it on.
  13. RjSixgun

    Going from wheel weight to pure ML lead. ¿Possible?

    Ive used WW and some other super hard lead for years in my 1842 Springfield. The lead was so hard that the round balls would break apart out of the mold. So I would cast and drop them in a 5 gallon bucket of water to cool them fast and keep them round.......but they shot great! And it was a...
  14. RjSixgun

    Couple Carbines I made

    Dave I made mine with a Springfield lock like a battlefield pick up and repair. Also built a Harpers Ferry 1841 conversion with the long range rear sight like a 55 rifle, also put a Whitacre barrel on that too. My 55 rifle, Harpers Ferry and Richmond musketoon all use the same load!!!! really...
  15. RjSixgun

    Couple Carbines I made

    When I 1st started skrimishing with the N-ssa I used a Smith Carbine but after building my Richmond musketoon I found it shot the same load as my 1855 rifle. So out of ease of only haveing to make 1 type of ammo, I retired my Smith.
  16. RjSixgun

    Couple Carbines I made

    I made a Richmond Musketoon from an 1861 Springfield repro, put a Whitacre .577 barrel on it with a 1-72 twist.
  17. RjSixgun

    Anyone shooting paper cartridges in 36 & 44 caliber?

    Yes very easy to use. put your measured powder charge inside and cork it with your ball. Ive had a few go threw the washing machine and the powder stayed dry! Tubes themselves are washable, just put them in one of those net laundry bags and toss it in the washing machine, Let them air dry for a...
  18. RjSixgun

    Anyone shooting paper cartridges in 36 & 44 caliber?

    https://www.dixiegunworks.com/index/page/product/product_id/6775/category_id/333/product_name/XA5220+Dixie+Quick+Load+Target+Tube+-+.44+-+.50+Caliber Easy'r than makeing paper or foil tubes, re-useable and water tight!
  19. RjSixgun

    Round ball and 50 grains in a 50 cal. for whitetail ?

    I never had any problems with 45 grains of 3F and a 58 caliber minie
  20. RjSixgun

    Paper cartridge making kits

    Ive used these for years, easy to load and reload and will last for years....even stay dry if you forget a few in yer pocket and run them threw the washing machine...
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