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I have an original Baskett Bible printed in 1732 for sale. I purchased this decades ago from a antique store in the Mohawk Valley of NY. Obviously missing the front cover and straps that would have held it closed but it's seems like very few if any pages are missing. Contains birth and death...

No expert but I'm going to throw out there Dutch, but a hunting gun not musket. It was somewhat common for well off men to have guns for hunting with bayonets. Seen it on Dutch and German arms. I don't see anything that says military to me. Either way it's a great piece.

This is one of Ben Hoffmans from Hoffman's Reproductions 1750's belt axe or pole axe. It's a F&I period axe, but was used throughout the 18th century. Overall length 16.25", head length 6", blade width 2.5". This has seen some use, and the head wiggles just a little. Sure it can be snuggled up...

I purchased this from Mr. Hamilton. Its a typical crooked knife used anywhere from the 18th century on. This is a nice size to keep with your woods running pack. Beautifully chip carved, comes with sheath. Overall length 9.5", blade 4". Had never seen wood! Hope someone can put it to good use...

Here's a beautiful Hamilton English Trade Knife. His attention to detail in construction is exactly like the originals. This is a 1750's marked knife. Comes with correct sheath. Blade is 6.5", overall length 10.5". Never seen the outdoors, hope someone will put it to good use. Asking $100

Yup it can be done either way. If your stock is in the square, I'd do it now, but take off the excess material on either side of the barrel, not to final dimension, but to lessen the wood you have to drill through. Easier to drill an accurate hole through less wood, than thicker. Less chance of...

MAPMFF just answered your needs!

Rifle is now SPF. Thank you! Greg

Johnstown, looks like about 2 hours east of ya. We could meet up if you want to meet half way, after this dang storm! PM if your interested. I can answer any other question you have.

Upstate NY

Thanks OldSmoky1967, but I love my garden, and a greenhouse of vegetables means a lot to my family. Somebody will get some serious good use out of this rifle, and thats enough for me!

I purchased this rifle about 4 months ago from a fellow shooter over on the American Longrifle forum. He received it from Mr. Zihn in 2020. I haven't shot it yet, and have to sell it now to fund some repairs to a greenhouse before Spring. Has a 33" 15/16" straight Green Mountain barrel in .54...

Even in the past Farmers could be very successful. Most would delve into other income streams as well. But I see what you mean, the true subsistence farmer probably would not have had as fancy rifle, more than likely a smoothbore IMHO. Maybe the OP can tell us how successful his farmer is.

Ball I use .610 over either wasp nest or tow, with 70 grains 2f.

Man sized target, I agree, sadly for me I was attempting to use it deer hunting. Small target zones just disappear. This was a nice October day when I was practicing. So later in the season I might get away with more shots. Yes while hurting I'll only fire one shot, no issue with sight...

Actually it's got a aged finish of tincture of iodine and blueing. When I had the barrel made it was made with thin walls as the original was. Maybe that has something to do with it. It heats up fast, not like hot to the touch, but just makes almost like a mirage at the front sight after 3...

The only gun I have left from when I used to build guns is a New England Fowler with a 55 inch barrel. I love the gun, but it's hard to shoot because after a shot or two, the heat dissapating from the length of the barrel actually distorts my front sight. I made the sight a small sliver of...

Wonder if someone blued it for hunting with? Either way nice example.

Quick Hellow from the Mohawk Valley in NY. Shot blackpoweder since I was five, reenacted the 18th century for 20 years and built guns from planks for 10. Now just enjoy conversations about shooting and history. Greg