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  1. mjpchief

    1855 Musket Cartridge Box strap attachment.

    You are not only fast but you’re good. That’s exactly what this old brain needed. Thank you very much.
  2. mjpchief

    1855 Musket Cartridge Box strap attachment.

    Tried to post this earlier and don’t know where it went. I received an 1855 musket cartridge box for Christmas and for the life of me I can’t figure out how the strap attached to this box. Probably simple as pie but apparently I am suffering a brain fart and can’t figure it out. If any of the...
  3. mjpchief

    Musket cartridge box strap

    I received an 1855/1864 musket cartridge box for Christmas and I’m trying to figure out how to attach the strap to the box. This box came from Dixie Gun Works. Would any of the members here have any idea how this strap is attached? Pictures of the strap attached to the box would be a great help...
  4. mjpchief

    Deer on my place

    My front yard early this morning. I live in the middle of town.
  5. mjpchief

    This screw won't budge!

    Another vote for Kroil. Let it soak.
  6. mjpchief

    Dear OLE TIMERS, Act Now

    40 years ago when I was a tool and die maker I bought a .44 cal. revolver kit just because I could. Built it and shot it a little. Meh. Cured my fever. I thought. In the mid ‘90’s I built two .54 cal. rifles. One cap and one flint. That cured me until about 2 years ago. A close friend gave me a...
  7. mjpchief

    Manchero .54

    Took it out today and fired 10 rounds through it. After a few shots the breech block began to tighten up so I had to take it apart and clean the block and receiver and everything worked as it should. Fun to shoot. Now I need to roll some more paper. I finally hit a large pumpkin at around 40...
  8. mjpchief

    Manchero .54

    Well here is my first attempt as making paper cartridges. Will make a couple more tonight and take it out tomorrow and see if they will make smoke. Loaded with 40 gr of 3f and a 425 gr maxi-ball.
  9. mjpchief

    Manchero .54

    Very helpful video. Thanks for posting it.
  10. mjpchief

    Manchero .54

    There is no gap. I slid the breech block back in without the plate on it. Dumb stunt on my part.
  11. mjpchief

    Manchero .54

    What load do you use? And is it 3F?
  12. mjpchief

    Manchero .54

    Never had one of these before. .54 cal. IAB Marcheno made in Italy. U.S. Sharps Rifle Co. Meriden Conn. Sile New York These are the markings on the barrel.
  13. mjpchief

    Manchero .54

    Don’t know cartridge it takes. Will post pictures when I get back home. Pretty obvious that I can’t just load it from the muzzle because of the gap at the breach.
  14. mjpchief

    Manchero .54

    I traded for a Manchero .54 cal. rifle in the Sharps style this morning. I have no idea how to load this monster. Looks like I’m going to have to buy some kind of cartridge case to load it. Any help with this rifle would be greatly appreciated.
  15. mjpchief

    F.LLIPIETTA .44 Navy Revolver problem

    Love this forum. Took the cylinder stop out and gently spread the fork. Reassembled the pistol and everything works just fine. Thanks again for all of the good advice on this problem. You guys are great help.
  16. mjpchief

    F.LLIPIETTA .44 Navy Revolver problem

    Thanks for the replies guys. Will try these fixes later today. I personally have not had this revolver apart. I received it in this condition.
  17. mjpchief

    F.LLIPIETTA .44 Navy Revolver problem

    I have picked up a F.LLIPIETTA .44 cal. Navy revolver. I have another different brand Navy revolver and it functions fine but this one acts different. Question is is the cylinder supposed to spin free with the hammer at half ****? With the hammer at 1/2 **** on this revolver the cylinder will...
  18. mjpchief

    CAN A .45 DRIVE TACKS?

    I’ve got a .44 revolver that will drive tacks. Kinda hard on the grip frame but will drive them with one smack.
  19. mjpchief

    Picked up some round balls today

    I use a band saw. Got a brother-in-law and a friend in the plumbing business.
  20. mjpchief

    Let's see your Belt or Rifleman's knife

    Another one of my horse hood file knives. Hawk was made by a friend. Leather work is mine.
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