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  1. fleener

    Billy Watson knife

    8 bore: Did anyone ask if he got a good trade or not? The guy made the trade and he is happy as heck, quit being a wet blanket. Fleener
  2. fleener

    Considering a Pedersoli Kodiak...

    I have one that I should sell as I dont know if I will ever use it. If intrested, shoot me a PM. Fleener
  3. fleener

    Interesting old axe coming up at local auction

    I think you should buy it. Life is short, enjoy it. spend your money, who cares? Fleener
  4. fleener

    shipping question

    bubble wrap works great Fleener
  5. fleener

    Rust bluing barrel boiling questions ?

    I use 400 grit as well. I like the end results finish. For the first timers, it will take several applications especially at 400 grit to start to get a good even finish, don't despair, the finish wont stay blotchy. Fleener
  6. fleener

    Rust bluing barrel boiling questions ?

    No issues with any parts touching the bottom and not blueing properly. I used to try and seal the barrel. Several years ago I quit trying and I leave the end of the muzzle open. No issues and much easier. No issues with the inside of the barrels. Fleen er
  7. fleener

    Rust bluing barrel boiling questions ?

    I think you will be just fine. I use a gutter as well and I do not have boiling water the whole length either. Some people just put the barrel in a tube and pour the water on it. Cant speak to the paint flaking. I let my barrel and other parts simply sit on the bottom. I use the same...
  8. fleener

    Bear Banger

    I am going to CN bear hunting in May. I plan on using most likely a .73 cal. English Sporting Rifle. Fleener
  9. fleener

    1137 vs 12L14 for muzzleloader barrels

    You state it is your choice, then why would you go with a weaker steel? Choose the steel that has better strength. I have a choice and I choose to pick barrels that are not made of 12L14 steel, if I have a choice. I might have a 12L14 barrel in a ML, I am not sure. I do know that for those...
  10. fleener

    UPS lost 2 - 1 lb containers of Old Ensford 3f Black Powder

    I see the internet experts are hard at it. The USDOT regulates the shipping and transportation of hazardous materials like black powder, not ATF. Black powder is allowed to be classified as a flammable solid, for sporting arms purposes. The black powder you received from the shipper was not...
  11. fleener

    What became of the millions of civil war rifle-muskets?

    Grants Farm in St. Louis. The fence is made from Civil war gun barrels. Fleener
  12. fleener

    An old Walmart rifle for eye candy.

    I have one of Franks rifles. It has no wire on it any where. Wished it did as I like wire as well. The lid spring is a middle finger, and it has a sticker on the inside, "made in Hong Kong." It is a beautiful rifle in .40 cal. Fleener
  13. fleener

    WANTED Deer Hides Need Tanning

    https://sleepycreektannery.com/price-guide
  14. fleener

    The Alex Henry and Clays

    Never had one get caught on anything or even close to breaking anything.......Now I most likely will..... Fleener
  15. fleener

    The Alex Henry and Clays

    I am surprised that you don't capture the key. I am assuming with your talents I am most likely telling you what you already know, however, if the key is slotted, it is easy to put a pin under the escutcheon to capture it. Fleener
  16. fleener

    The Alex Henry and Clays

    Just a little thing, however the key should be coming in from the left side, not the right. American guns for some reason seem to come in from the right. Fleener
  17. fleener

    Period correct cabin

    I have a cabin in southern. There is not any building code or electric code in our county. Sewer is regulated by the State. Fleener
  18. fleener

    The Alex Henry and Clays

    Is that walnut or maple? Fleener
  19. fleener

    The Alex Henry and Clays

    you should post a picture of your finished gun. Is that a Rod England kit? Fleener
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