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    Personal Protection

    Is that derringer capped?? (See previous thread)
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    Man Died From Muzzle Loader Accident

    I didn't see mention of what type ML rifle he had, but agree that leaving a cap on is pure folly. I don't trust unprimed flinters either. Mine self primes about 3 out of 5 shots, whether I intend it or not. When not primed, it's not considered legally loaded here but I'd want a feather tight...
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    What do you carry in your patch box when hunting?

    A while back, I saw one here that had2-3 drilled sockets for jag, ball screw and worm, and a plain recess for patches and such. Very organized and possibly less likely to dump if it popped open. Had to be a fairly thick stock. Thought I'd saved the picture but haven't found it yet.
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    What do you carry in your patch box when hunting?

    Old Toby canteen in the stock?
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    Source for Vent Plug Feathers

    Just watch as you walk. You'll soon get sense of the size you need. I found a trove along a river w/ several flocks of Canada Geese. Bigger ones, I cut into rough quill pens, to the delight of young nephews. Chicken feathers work, too. I got some stained clusters (packaged as craft/cat toy...
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    Whitmore, Duff, Wolff & Co.

    It's fascinating to follow your progress. Thank you for the clear descriptions and photos.
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    Feather Hole

    I have used the feather trick to plug the touchhole, when carrying it loaded but not primed or when freshening the edge on a flint, to exclude humidity and as a safety. I've never found a really satisfactory place to stow spare feathers, so have thought about adding a feather hole. Mine's a...
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    Cleaning question

    Check out the clamp-on flushing rig to avoid the risk of getting water in the lock inlet or barrel channel. I got mine from The Log Cabin, but I think Track of the Wolf carries them too. About $25, as I recall. Paid for itself on the first use. Just pull the lock (you're going to clean it...
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    Powder tattoos

    Tried firing my flint pistol once, Hollywood fashion,rested across my left forearm. Forgot a glove & must have cocked my wrist a bit. Missed enjoying the full touchhole blast but got a good spray of pan powder sparks, most still burning. Lesson well learned; took a good while w/ needle &...
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    Fire Danger?

    I wouldn't do it, were I you. It can only take one spark, landing in the wrong spot, unnoticed or overlooked. Shooting at game, my attention is on it at the very time i should be checking for any sign of a moldering patch or something dry that caught a bit of muzzle excess. If that game is a...
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    My holster is too hard

    Howard Leather Conditioner is good for controlled easing of hard leather. A bit at a time; massage it in; repeat as needed. I find it more controllable than neatsfoot.
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    smoke pipe

    I don't smoke either, but enjoy the smell of someone else's pipe. A fine period pipe like that and this shared informastion could tempt me to try - if only to round out the persona. Those are classics. I'll wait to see your second batch. Thanks for sharing, all.
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    Anybody guess what this is?

    Perhaps it was built for a Confederate order but, for some reason wasn't delivered- or deliverable.
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    FOR SALE NEW Bucks County LR

    A beautifully made riflr, gorgeous stock. but not too beautiful to use off the range- it's too beautiful not to.A gun like that is enough for one lifetime.
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    What can you use on a Powderhorn to prevent it from cracking?

    Given what a horn is made of...& what neatsfoot oil is made from...I'd be tempted to wipe mine w/ prime neatsfoot (NOT neatsfoot compound, which has other stuff in it).
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    Belgium Colt

    By any measure, that's one nice revolver.
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    Hi, from Jeromesville,Ohio

    Welcome from SW OH.
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    Hello, new guy from Ohio.

    Welcome from SW Ohio. You're among friends.
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    Horn safe paint remover?

    The afters look great. The slight double curve should let it fit well. Rework it to suit your own taste; carry it w/ pride.
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    Trying to make a peep sight, should be easy.

    Following. I use an EyePal & swear by it. I'm nearsighted, but cataracts make a memory of clear sight pictures. EyePal sharpens the sights enough for me to shoot respectably. These are all interesting; I've played with making a peep sight, but do not want to drill or cut another dovetail until...
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