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Back from travel and have made another starter in an apparent HC manner. This one is Maple, 3/8" brass rod, tapped 10 X 32. Price remains at $18.50 shipped. I like check, MO, PP, your option. Thanks to all the many previous customers and I welcome new friends.

Yard sale, thrift shop, Wally-world cheap cotton flannel. Cut to size, add hot water and dish soap—-

It’s an 1803, a half-stock.

I built this from a Pecatonica kit. It was a decent challenge but enjoyable. Results of barrel quality is seen. Davis lock is fine.

What is the barrel octagon dimension? 13/16" or 7/8" or ?

Not sure if what I did would actually fit the thread topic. I do shoot BP 100% and have done lots of living history and now in my "golden Years" own a nice piece of woods behind my home. Over the summer I built a 3-sided cabin and am in the process of "furnishing" it with period style things...

Check my classified ads, under simonbeans. (They are listed on Page one Under HC Ball (Short) Starter). I make what you want and they appear to have some historical providence. I have made dozens and have sold them via this forum. So far buyers seem pleased.

DITTO to The Appalachian:

I'll take it. Please PM me payment, etc details.

I am traveling a lot lately but have the time over the next couple of weeks to make up a few of these starters. As per the listing, send me your wishes, i.e., diameter of brass rod, wood choice (color, light or dark) and whether you want it tapped 8-32 or 10-32 or not. Price the same $18.50...

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Not to sound repetitious, but I also love my 1803ish rifle. I made it back in '12 from a Pecatonica kit, .54 Colerain Barrel, Davis lock. Shoots pretty good too. Dropped a big doe at 35 yards. She didn't move a step after being hit.

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Too many horns. This one was made from a polished blank from POWDER HORNS AND MORE. It is described as a F & I Twist horn which I think is due to its double twist as can be seen. It is definitely a right hand wear. It has a 2 1/4" lathe-turned black horn screw tip. Also fitted with a black...

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Townsends has some nice brass ones.

I am easy, PP, MO, check, coin or paper with dead people on it (cash).

Still for sale.

As per this ad, others are available. Just PM me. Thanks.

I threaded bolts into the head and then drove the extended ends into the log.