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Mausers were built using an inch system of measurement. I've been unable to learn how Mauser's inch compares to the British inch. The metric system wasn't widely used in 1822. It was a french thang.. 1816 guns, I'm 99.9% certain, were built using an American inch.

Remember, Hawken rifles of the early 1800s were blued. T/C rifles are more Ohio style than Hawken style. Me impression is most Ohios were either blued or browned, not bright.

The rifle has Ohio characteristics. The triggerguard and butt plate are commonly found on Ohio rifles. Buckeye rifles tend to have many metal ornaments rather than carving. The stepped rear sight suggests to me post CW build. As I recall Studebaker displayed at the 1876 centennial exposition a...

I did one on an India whetstone.

MidwayUSA has four or five Pedersolis that fill the bill.

I use Crayolas. Best wax going.

You have received much advice. Much of it I'd call intermediate level. Also, if I were a new bee reading it I'd be confused. Somebody needs to write a long post in simple words and sentences explaining step by step the art of the flintlock. Boone (an in-law of mine) and Crocket may have found...

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If the rate of twist is to slow your round balls won't stabilize and will keyhole on the target.

I did check Dixie for a 1795, completed or kit, but they were out of stock. Midway seems to have a great deal of ML stuff. It may become the big player in the game. I considered an Indian-made version, but decided not to deal with quality and authenticity issues. Also I'm an old Grunt, Infantry...

I recently bought a Pedersoli 1795 kit through MidwayUSA. It came assembled and shootable. About all that needs to be done is polish the barrel bands and do some shaping of the butt. The lock sparks well. The tiny details seem correct. Unless you just want to do a scratch build there's no need...

Cabela's 58 Hawken barrels measure 31/32nds, splitting the difference between 15/16ths and one-inch.

Back in the '70s I read a piece encouraging folks to build rifles using there own designs, locally available woods, and fittings reflecting local motifs, creating new schools relevant to their counties where ever in the country. In other words, do your own thing. LMF honey maple will give you a...

Looking for a proper sling and bayonet for Springfield 1795 musket. I'll buy from you, or perhaps you can tell me where I might get them.

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The brass punch idea came immediately to mind when reading post #1. Do it. I'd center the rear sight when testing then move the front sight, if needed, until you're hitting center.

I have an Investarms/Cabela's .58, fully engraved in a non-cheesey style, I value at $700. It coms from the era when T/C was considered top dog and Investarms in second place. I can see how nowadays an engraved T/C might be valued at $700.

It is indeed a Tryon. Several versions were made, all built on the base model like yours. Mine is german silver mounted in .45. They are uncommon on the used market, and run about 50% or more above the used price of a T/C Hawken in top condition.

The Association of Ohio Longrifle Collectors pdf newsletters have pics of early halfstocks.