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can't tell exactly, by the photos on their site, but the lock on their southern guns looks like a modified Siler. I could be wrong. But if so... The Siler is patterned after a Germanic lock, and Southern guns used English locks. Not Germanic.

The point where the two trigger bars forum their "X" should be where they engage the sear bar. From the photo I would move the assembly about 1/16" to the rear. It will give a better pull on the front, but there is still plenty of rear to engage when fired set.

No air conditioning here. But humidity is moderate to low. But your right; might not be that easy on the Florida coast.

I don't have n answer to your question; but I know that, if your fun is in the white, you don't have to let it rust. I left my iron mounted rifle in the white. When I clean the gun I always put a couple of drops of oil in the lock, and I oil the bore. If I'm going to be reloading, I'll run a...

First of all, I’ve never seen an original full stocked Longrifle that had a two piece stock. It wasn’t done, and I can’t think of a single reason why it would have been done. There are some original half stocked guns that had a wooden under-rib, as opposed to a metal one. In those cases the rib...

I use half inch and quarter inch gouges on the barrel; but only to hog wood out of the center. For most of the work I use chisels and scrapers. For the ramrod channel I don't use gouges at all. I begin with a parting chisel and files; then I move on to a scraper I made out of an old...

Offering this plain gun with early Virginia styling. Plain guns were quite common historically. They were basic no nonsense guns used by settlers and farmers. This plain gun is made without a butt plate, side plate, ramrod entry thimble, or nose cap. I build my guns from a blank stock, and I...

This rifle is still available, and is an excellent gun for hunting or period reenacting. I'm willing to consider a reasonable offer as well. Thank you all.

Bushings or not, that bit will wander when drilling a ramrod hole. But it's probably worth all of $5.

Even in the late flint period sandpaper doesn't seem to have been used. It wasn't readily available, and it was all pretty rough. Stocks were scraped and burnished (which I think is still the best way to finish a longrifle). Metal was filed; and yes, there are originals that still show file...

I sand with 220, then finish it off with purple Scotchbrite. Historically they were left in the white, browned, or blued.

Pyrodex does not work in flintlocks. It requires more heat than black powder in the pan gives.

And... If I don't feel like taking the time to remove the flint to sharpen it, I just replace it with one of the half dozen sharp ones that I keep in my shooting bag. That's kinda why I carry extra flints.

I don't redress my flint while it's on the gun. I take it out and pressure flake a new edge, using the blade of one of the turn-screws from my shooting bag. It may take a little longer, but I'm generally not in a hurry anyway.

Actually, it looks like a Southern Mountain rifle. As does the Kibler. As do many others.

Offering for sale, my latest Southern Mountain Rifle. My rifles are influenced by original period works from Baxter Bean, Joseph Bogle Jr., William Douglas, and some unsigned original works. This rifle features a 44”, .50 caliber, Colerain barrel. The B weight barrel is fully swamped, and comes...

I think a person should have a lot of questions, and have them all answered, before considering putting money on a gun. Especially a used one. One photo doesn't tell me much of anything.

Don't waste your money.

Stand at a 90 degree angle to your target. hold the gun across your body, and place the crescent butt plate between your shoulder muscle and bicep. That's the proper position for a rifle with a crescent plate. It's very comfortable firing all of my black powder long guns that way. When I...

Miss Sally.