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The threads in the holes in the barrel are not great, I blew them out with compressed air, a tiny drop of oil, and screw will not go in more than half way on fwd hole. I was very careful to start it correctly. I believe these holes and bolts are 6-38, will try to find a tap and carefully chase...

I’m finishing up my build of the TC Hawken kit. I’m about to install the rear sight. It appears a roll pin is used to fasten the base to the actual sight blade assembly. Since the front mounting screw will be covered by the joint, this will have to be done on the barrel, once the base is...

It is very dry in my Georgia basement in winter. I have a powder room off my basement shop. I set up a hot plate, and an old cast iron pot in there to see how well browning my barrel would work. I kept the pot simmering, and the temp got up to 80 degrees with humidity meter pegged at 80%. Used...

I had not thought of that! Thanks!,

Getting to my last coats of finish. This makes 6. Stock has a nice looking surface. i prefer a satin finish. Any recommendations? I have read of Birchwood Casey Stock Sheen, also rotten stone, or possibly 0000 steel wool. Curious as to what you all prefer.

Ok, discovered my browning in the basement powder room works very well. Temps with hot plate/kettle on a nice simmer keeps the temperature in that little room at 80 degrees, and humidity above 80. Scale on gauge only goes to 80. In main basement room, humidity is about 40-45. Carded barrel...

CVA for sure, here’s mine. Mine has no inlay.

Before picture, fourth coat on the barrel. I have carded the barrel, some places were rougher than others so I used fine steel wool (0000) to polish the whole thing. Looked very nice, so I am calling it done. washed thoroughly with water and baking soda, dried and heated the barrel, and applied...

Thanks guys! I appreciate the advice!

It’s coming along. I have four thin coats rubbed in over the sealer. Starting to look very nice to my eyes. I was thinking a few more-how many do you guys put on a stock, in general. Grain is not yet fully filled, but doubt that’s necessary.

Thanks guys! I have not browned a barrel in over 40 years, but it is coming back to me. Humidity in my shop is extremely low, so I am improvising. My shop is basically a partially finished basement, with a small powder room/bathroom. I took my hot plate, and great grandmothers Mush pot, and...

I am about to start browning the barrel, having gotten excellent advice in my thread on drawfiling. realizing I had to plug the bore, and vent hole, I looked for a way to do this task in a secure manner. If it was easy, that would be a bonus. I tie flies, so I have a supply of corks I save...

Thanks everyone! I went back and removed all those marks by drawfiling and sanding. Hopefully will get it browned soon. I did stick a hot pad, and water filled pot in basement powder room. Test run shows heat and lots of humidity. Think I am set!

Then I will keep at it!, thank you, guys!

i am getting close to completing my TC Hawken kit. I have not assembled a muzzle loader in more than 30 years, as life got in the way. However, I am thoroughly enjoying this kit, which was given to me by a neighbor. I have assembled two percussion pistols, and a Navy Arms double barrel shotgun...

I stained the stock as the wood in the lock area was so light colored it looked very strange.

The dark brown Fiebings dye did a good job of darkening the lock area, which did not match the rest of the rifle. I was able to blend it in, although the stock is pretty dark. I did add just a wee bit of the Colonial Red to the Dark Brown. First coat of Permalyn Sealer drying as I write...

I found Fiebing leather dye at my local Michaels. Dark Brown is what they had. It went on very well, and stock is drying as I write this.

Thanks guys! I’m familiar with using water to see how the wood will look. I was quite pleased with the appearance of the stock until I worked my way up to the lock area. I’ll just have to get a little creative! i am planning on using Laurel Mountain Forge Permalyn Gun Stock Finish. Those...

Thank you all! I already swabbed the Red Colonial into the barrel recess, look fine, but I don’t know! I’ll take your advice and do the underside of the buttplate, as it is the fine, walnut looking part of the Gun. That may tell the tale!,