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It appears to be lined. It should be an excellent shooter with the right bullet/charge combination. I will be surprised if you get a clear answer from Chiappa.

Those are great guns. They are made by Chiappa (Army-Sport) and imported by Chattahooche Arms mainly for the NSSA crowd. He imported both the three band and two band versions. All of the originals were made as three bands. Chattahooche piggy backed on the Colt Signature Series version of...

I started one also but gave it up. When I trimmed the end for the plug, It had too much curve to be useful as a powder horn. Here is an article about a Buffalo Powder horn that was carried at the Battle of New Orleans...

I'm very pleased with results on my new Kibler Colonial with a cherry stock. I built several rifles and fowlers years ago with pre-shaped stocks, where I had to inlet everything except the barrel. Now I'm spoiled that I didn't have to do any inletting to put this rifle together. This is also...

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I'm about to finish a Kibler Colonial with a cherry stock. I bought an 8oz bottle of Tried and True Original Wood Finish and was surprised to see how thick it is. I was expecting a lighter oil, similar or slightly thicker than Trueoil. This is very thick and heavier, about like honey. I...

My best guess, based on what I can see in the photos is that it is a Miroku Japanese made M1766 that has been defarbed for reenacting. The US surcharge and butt plate markings have been added. I have one that has been remarked as a US Model 1798 contract musket. These were imported by Navy...

The US Army service load was 17 grains of powder and a .380 diameter 126 grain conical bullet. When I shoot round balls, I use a .380 ball and 20 grains of powder.

I think it is a parts gun using a reproduction barrel and original lock and furniture. The bands are from a Model 1861. The bolster shape and rifling are hints that the barrel is a reproduction. Very nice rifle musket otherwise.

Most of the time I shoot my own brand of conicals, but for Roundball, I shoot .454 in everything except my Charlie Hahn accurized Remington. It likes 460. Pieta chambers are generally a few thousand smaller than Ubertis, that is why they recommend 451. Uberti recommends 454.

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Welcome from just south of you in Huntsville, AL

Welcome From Alabama! I earn my masters degree in archaeology from the University of Leicester.

I’ve heard of those being placed at the end of the arbor to help with the “short arbor” issues on some Ubertis. It would not have been in a new gun, however. BTW, I have lots if Uberis, but none if mine suffer from the shirt arbor phenomenon.

Welcome from Huntsville. Nice kit, BTW!

Welcome from Huntsville!

I just shipped a Tenn Rifle from Alabama to New York in a heavy foam lined cardboard box. It arrived with no issues. Always insure them for the full value.

I just finished mine 45 SMR and haven’t shot it yet. I have 445 balls, and was afraid those will be tight! I never thought of using a 451 revolver ball. I might try that too.

When was the kit produced? Thanks

I forgot to mention, this also comes with a drum/Nipple and pecussion lock plate from Dixie, if you want to convert it to percussion.