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Up for grabs is a .45 Kibler Woodsrunner that was put together and finished by forum member Wayne Estes. Wayne has been building rifles for decades and does exceptional work; this rifle is a testament to his skill and craftsmanship. He did a small amount of distressing to the stock and it has a...

Up for grabs is an Uberti-made 1851 London replica. I’ve only had perhaps a couple dozen cylinders through this guy, if that! It’s like new. I replaced the OEM nipples with SliXshots and it eliminated any and all issues with cap sucking. I’ve simply discovered that flintlock pistols are more my...

Up for grabs is a 19th century pistol made by Henry New of Birmingham between 1817 and 1825. It's been period converted to percussion from its original configuration as a flintlock pistol. The barrel is a smoothbore and it mics at approximately .58 caliber; bore condition is good with only minor...

I suppose the question I’d pose to you is this: how much do you suppose all your guns are worth collectively? That’s a rhetorical question, mind you— I don’t expect you to answer it here. What are the merits of owning a dozen $500 guns (or a half-dozen $1,000 guns) versus one $6,000 one? I...

Your experience as a former police officer is invaluable, and your advice to be cautious is certainly worth considering. However, it’s also important to recognize that not everyone who discusses their firearms online is exposing themselves to undue risk. When the right precautions are taken, one...

While I’ll likely not do any hunting with the Armstrong rifle due to its length (a hindrance in the heavily wooded forests of North Idaho), and the fact I’ve got other rifles better suited to that task, I still intend to shoot the snot out of it. Club shoots, woods walks, rendezvous… you name...

The .36 cal 1851 sure was plenty deadly in the hands of Wild Bill!

I found a picture of one such E.J. Sewell rifle in a 2013 RIA auction. Nine-and-a-half feet overall! What an absolute beast!

Hear, hear! I’ve always enjoyed the finer things in life and have had what you might call expensive taste. In the past I’ve allowed my desire to keep things looking immaculate to get in the way of my enjoyment of those things. No more. I believe the true value of an item lies in the enjoyment...

I get where you’re coming from, and it’s true that not everyone feels comfortable taking a high-end rifle into the field. But for me, a well-crafted rifle is meant to be used, even if it’s just on a special hunt or a trip to the range. While I wouldn’t thrash a beautiful rifle either, I believe...

Right on!

Thank you! The president of my local muzzleloading club claims “it belongs in an art gallery— not the range.”

Take my money! Do it now!

I tend to agree with you. I purchased one of the cap making dies with which you’re referring to back when I was shooting cap and ball revolvers with the intent to supplement. They weren’t particularly durable or well-suited to that task, but I can see them working fine for single-shot rifles and...

I’m envious! I paid twice that for 100 cap tins at North 40 last week. I ended up buying ten tins. I can typically get 250 caps at Buffalo Arms for around $35 or so year round, but I’ve got to make the hour-long trip into Ponderay. I heard that Walmarts back east and down south started to get...

You make a fine point. Good for you!

There’s no right or wrong answers here, boys and girls. I’m just genuinely curious, and I can understand both sides of the debate. Personally, I feel using even the most expensive and elegant firearms instead of relegating them to mere wall hangers honors the craftsmanship and purpose for which...

I’ve noticed a divide among gun enthusiasts when it comes to high-end, custom firearms. Some people take pride in using their expensive pieces regularly, while others prefer to keep them pristine as safe queens or wall hangers. I’m curious—what’s your approach? If you own a high-dollar custom...