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  1. jbwilliams3

    CLOSED Jeff Miller British Pattern Hatchet

    Authentic reproduction British pattern hatchet handmade by master blacksmith Jeff Miller of Maine (I.M. makers mark). Axe head body is forged wrought iron with a steel cutting. The ash handle has some wear on the side opposite the maker’s mark. Included is veg tanned sheath/shoulder carrier. 1...
  2. jbwilliams3

    SOLD Boys’ or Lady’s .45 Cal Flintlock Rifle

    This rifle was made for me by Mike Lange around 2013 or ’14, I believe. He called it a “Rugrat” rifle for use by young folks, (LOP is 12” though my wife and I can shoot it comfortably and I usually have 13.5 on my guns). I had commissioned it as a boy’s rifle and it just hasn’t gotten the use it...
  3. jbwilliams3

    SOLD Fowling Piece by Roy Stroh

    This American fowling piece is made by contemporary maker Roy Stroh in 2019. It has less than 100 rounds through it (probably less than 50). The barrel is wonderfully light and thin tapered, octagon to round 48-inch .69 caliber (14 gauge) barrel by Charles Burton. Lock is a Davis Trade Lock. He...
  4. jbwilliams3

    SOLD Anglo-Dutch Cutlass

    Anglo-Dutch Cutlass from At the Royal Sword. Never used. Only displayed. 25 ¼” carbon steel blade, overall length is 30”. Tang is peened to pommel – all traditional construction. Blade is more than butter knife sharp, but not razor sharp. Horn grip and silver alloy hilt. Scabbard is...
  5. jbwilliams3

    SOLD American Stag Handled Hunting Sword

    American Stag Handled Hunting Sword by Elijah Froedge. Never used for reenacting. Only displayed. 17” blade with 1075 hand forged steel bade. Hand forged guard and pommel. Tang is peened in a traditional manner to pommel. Scabbard is tool veg tanned leather with hand forged throat. Baldric is...
  6. jbwilliams3

    SOLD FS: Kyle Willyard, Old Dominion Forge, Antler Handled Knife and Sheath

    Sold Pending Funds
  7. jbwilliams3

    SOLD FS: Kyle Willyard, Old Dominion Forge, Antler Handled Knife and Sheath

    Here is an antler handled bag/belt knife made by Kyle Willyard of Old Dominion Forge. I have a bit of an addiction to ODF knives and I'm thinning out the ones that don't get used so I don't become a hoarder. I love this knife but it's literally never been used for cutting. Basically, it's hung...
  8. jbwilliams3

    Gun in Alamo

    Really cool. Very happy for you.
  9. jbwilliams3

    Colonial knife question

    Incredibly rare. Also, the form of that particular dirk is closer to a ballock dagger than the traditional dirk form as it developed in the late 17th/early 18th century. Earlier Scottish dirks shared characteristics with ballock daggers, but I would submit that if anyone carried a dirk like that...
  10. jbwilliams3

    Brown Bess name origin?

    He touches on that in the article, though it was beyond the scope of that relatively short piece to flesh out the "false etymologies." I think the English slang origin is definitively more likely.
  11. jbwilliams3

    Brown Bess name origin?

    Dave, I read that article earlier this week and I also found it thoroughly informative. I think the etymology is clear and provides a far better and more definitive explanation for the name than anything I've read before. What I found most interesting was the backdating of the term based on...
  12. jbwilliams3

    Ramrod dilema

    If the rod is tapered like period rods, you can have a wider loading end (that sticks out near the bore when in the threads and with the skinny tip threaded. 3/8" is fine. Ideally, I like 716" for the fat end tapered to 3/8" or even 5/16" depending on whether or not it cal clear that front lock...
  13. jbwilliams3

    Dowel for a loading rod.

    I once bought a gun with a 47-inch barrel and soon realized I didn't have a cleaning rod long enough. Wouldn't have been a big deal initially but I wanted to really give it a good cleaning and it only had a bare wood tip. The tapered skinny end was so small that even my little wire friction fit...
  14. jbwilliams3

    Rancid Mink’s Oil

    I suppose I'm a bit confused by the question. I bought them from Track of the Wolf years ago when I had run out and decided to stock up. Since then I've only used it sparingly (for hunting or cold weather) as I usually just shoot spit for shooting at marks.
  15. jbwilliams3

    Rancid Mink’s Oil

    I have several tins that over 10 yrs. old. They might smell weird, but they work just fine.
  16. jbwilliams3

    Last of The Mohicans " Deerslayer " rifle

    From what I've read the three "Mohicans" - including DDL - had several mentors throughout the production. I'm sure Wayne gave them some general guidance. They also went through some sort survival boot camp. Lastly, it was Mark Baker who taught Daniel Day Lewis to load on the run as well as work...
  17. jbwilliams3

    best ramrod

    I have a very nice brass rod with a bore guide and a wood handle I got from October country years ago. I still find STRAIGHT-GRAINED hickory to be the absolute best for strength to weight ratio and the extra plus that it's a historical material for most of my muzzleloaders. I will add, however...
  18. jbwilliams3

    best ramrod

    Straight-grained hickory.
  19. jbwilliams3

    Penny Knives

    Obviously, Opinels are not 18th century. But I would also ask the question, is a penny knife 18th century? I believe the answer to be no, though they are certainly acceptable by many in the "coulda woulda" department and by back dating examples from well into the 19th century. I've owned one and...
  20. jbwilliams3

    Making a British Officer's Pistol

    Thank you for posting along with great info and photos, as always. I always appreciate the efforts you take to attend to historic details.
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