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  1. Ranger94

    Hangfire Questions

    Sorry. One other question. What size Flint should I order?
  2. Ranger94

    Hangfire Questions

    Thanks to everyone on the recommendations. I will give these a try! As for drilling the vent hole, that makes me a little nervous. I assume I should use a drill press? I am meticulous about cleaning my firearms, and I can remove the touch hole with no issues.
  3. Ranger94

    Hangfire Questions

    Hello Everyone, I have a CVA Squirrel rifle, Flintlock, .32 caliber, that my Dad got for me around 1984 give or take. I break it out and shoot it from time to time. Everytime I fire it, there is about a half second delay (very small hangfire) before igniting. My loading procedure is directly...
  4. Ranger94

    Custom Flintlock Questions?

    Thanks Spikebuck - that is exactly what I was looking for!!!!!!
  5. Ranger94

    Custom Flintlock Questions?

    Hello Everyone, My apologies, I am sure this has been discussed numerous times in the past, but I did not have any luck with a search. I am interested in upgrading from my Lyman Great Plains flintlock rifle. I would like to go the semi-custom/custom arena. Probably looking to spend around...
  6. Ranger94

    Colt Navy 1851 Question

    Thanks for all of your responses. I talked with one of my Dad's older friends and gave me the history on this gun. My Dad has bought this in the 1950s, when they were dirt cheap and readily available. Here is where it gets heart breaking. My Dad gave it to a buddy, who attempted (poorly) to...
  7. Ranger94

    Colt Navy 1851 Question

    Here are more pics.
  8. Ranger94

    Colt Navy 1851 Question

    Hello Everyone - I inherited from my father an original Colt Navy 1851. It has all matching serial numbers. He purchased it around 1960, and used to shoot in in the 60s & 70s. It has not been shot since 1970. Generally speaking it is in good shape, but it is deeply pitted. Please take a look...
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