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    Suitable gunstock style

    I just measured a "skinny" rifle that I built with a tiny bit of cast off and it has a definite cheeckpiece. It is a little under 1.6 at the widest. As to the Vincent style butt, yeah, they look impractical but you just put the butt in the upper bicep, and they work just fine. To be fair, I...
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    I have no idea what I have

    Thanks! I would say with 99% surety that the tang sight is an add on. Just needed to make sure. I really like it. Something to hang on to, if you think it's cool. ETA- There is always the possibility of an arms maker continuing to produce something after the "obvious" date that it becomes...
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    Cannon FPS

    Did a search and couldn't get results. What kind of velocity is typical for a cannon, like a shipboard one. I know this question is super generic, but I just wanted to get a feel for what these things are capable of.
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    scalp locks how to

    Very true.
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    Accidents It can happen to you

    I agree.
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    Accidents It can happen to you

    Absolutely agree, and this is why. The more "modern" we get, the less the "artist" comes in to play. We can now provide certified alloys to any specified condition to be manufactured in to parts. So many variables have been eliminated, and this goes back for hundreds of years. Damascus in...
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    I have no idea what I have

    Can you show us a closeup of the rear sight to tang interface? Hard to tell from pics, but if it fits perfectly, then that might narrow things down. Someone put a lot of work into that arm if it was modified post birth date. It's not uncommon necessarily, but that usually indicates serious...
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    Buttstock angle

    Interesting topic. We have to give tons of credit to the firearm pioneers, but also realize this was in a state of flux. The guidelines for mechanism of fire and ergonomics were not established, and I think we see some arms that show this disconnect. Modern arms that are engineered for rapid...
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    .58 cal Load question

    Heaviest charge that I have used was 90 grains, and it added nothing to the mix. If I remember correctly, my new "max" was something like 70 grains. This is for 2F I would start with 40ish-
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    I have no idea what I have

    Back action locks can be found pretty early into the 1800's, the reason I'm thinking close or perhaps turn of the century is the barrel configuration. Is one a smooth bore and the other rifled? I have seen some shotgun/rifle combos but they were super close to the 1900's-
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    I have no idea what I have

    Yes, I am thinking 1900's but I will do some more checking.
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    I have no idea what I have

    Looks very interesting! Those are what is called "back action locks" (the mechanism on either side with the hammer on them). Can you see any little markings on the barrel? Does the rear (tang) sight have any markings? ETA- That would be considered a more "modern" arm by muzzleloading standards
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    "Short" barrel on English Fowler

    Thanks all!
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    Lemat?

    Outer diameter is 0.845 and bore is 0.647 Threads on the shot barrel that the primary barrel threads on is 0.845 X 18TPI- (so close to 18TPI, that it's either a coincidence, or it was intended). Threads are standard 60 degree as far as I can tell.
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    L&R Queen Anne lock

    Not bashing, but I have used quite a few Davis, Siler and TRS (built myself from castings) and a singular L&R lock years ago. Anyway, I remember being a little disappointed in the quality as to component fit. I had to "fix" quite a few little things if I recall correctly. Maybe I got a "bad"...
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    "Short" barrel on English Fowler

    Thanks! Something short like that would be a joy to shoot and reload.
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    "Short" barrel on English Fowler

    It's not for a persona or anything, so the date could be whenever. I just don't like a pure "fantasy" piece for lack of a better term. I would say that I am searching for a plausible configuration. It will be for quail hunting, so only the stray coyote will question it's authenticity anyway.
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    "Short" barrel on English Fowler

    Contemplating making an English style fowler with a "short" barrel, possibly 30 inches or so. Fools errand, or somewhat passable as historically accurate. I plan on using TOTW 20 gauge (oct/round) Ballistically speaking, what will suffer? Only experience is with "long" barreled Fowlers, so...
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    Lemat?

    Just measured an original. Chambers measure 0.399" x 1.155" deep. Somebody got the math? ETA- Bore measures 0.410
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    Lemat?

    If it's not too much to ask- Can someone post a picture of the shot barrel beneath the cylinder? I am trying to determine the location and number of the bearing/fouling grooves that the cylinder revolves upon- thanks!
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