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Something for the gay frontiersman?

Don't confuse titanium with ferrocerium which is what the socalled fire steel rods are made from.

Magnesium does not spark.

Sounds like hog wash to me. Magnesium shavings will burn, however the bar used to make the sparks is made of ferrocerium and it doesn't rub off.

53 years. Started with a 58 Zouave, then a TC Hawken. There was a mid-life period during which I concentrated on handguns and about 20 years ago started building my own Muzzle loaders.

A friend is working on an Investarms Hawken kit. It has a fairly light colored walnut stock. I've only worked with curly maple and aqua fortis. Any suggestions on staining the walnut would be appreciated.

This sight would not be appropriate.

If your SMR has a short tang this may be suitable. https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/threads/folding-peep-sight.145105/

After the chainsaw I melted the chunks down over a charcoal forge, then into ingots for the lead pot.

I used a chainsaw. Cut it up into pot sized chucks, then cleaned up and melted the shavings. Worked great and fast too.

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I pre warm my molds with a propane torch. Saves time getting them hot enough by molding.

Update: All January orders are now up to date and new parts are on the bench. Good time to order for quick delivery.

Yes, it was carried in pommel holsters - because it tended to pull one pants down. Actually to kill angry Mexicans. Interestingly, Sam Walker was killed by a lance before the guns arrived.

Rumor has it the Walker was the most powerful handgun until the .357 Magnum. But there is a good reason why it was classified as a "Horse Pistol".

How's your trigger? Excessive creep can cause problems.

This is what I use. I bought two from Runnings. Yours are much more elegant.

Or old large files / rasps from the antique mart.

I tried it once on a rear sight. I didn't like the results and went back to filing. I suppose it would be OK on under lugs.

And if hunting this will prevent accidental dings in the buttstock of your long gun.