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Hello all. I just acquired a lock from a friend and was wondering if anyone can identify the manufacturer, type and use of this lock. The lock plate alone is 6 inches long. The frizzen spring is quite heavy and there is logo of a fox (??) I think or an aardvark?? LOL on the plate. The mainspring...

Shooting my .50 yesterday with ffg and spit patch I noticed when swabbing between shots that there was some red particles on the swab. Iis this unburned powder?? And why is it red?? .......................Chawbeef

Landowner is waffleing. Maybe he is having second thoughts. I'm going to sweet talk him............Chawbeef

Just a question here. I am wondering how far a cannon ball "might" travel after it hits the ground and possibly skips a distance. Reason is, I have an opportunity to metal detect a field about half a mile from a war of 1812 battle ground, and hoping to find a ball or...

Welcome from Southern Ontario.

Thanks Eric. The smallest piece I have is clear, 8 feet long but only 2 1/2 in. dia. Is this too small to use?? ......................Daniel

Hi all. I have just been given some Hickory lengths and would like to make ramrods. My question is can I start splitting them and carve them green or should I let them dry first?? They are between 2 1/2 inch dia. up to 5 in. dia. with a very few tiny branches. They seem to be straight grained...

Thank you Sir..........................Daniel

That be North Western Ontario. We don't got a lot happening further up, just hunting and fishing mostly. LOL.........................Chawbeef

Welcome fishleclair. When I saw yer post I was hopin you would be closer to Southern Ontario. I am in the same boat with no one else around to shoot with and trade stories. Ya got a good start on yer inventory but ya gotta get yerself a flintlock or two to round it out...................Daniel

I want to have my name engraved on my builds and am wondering where the best place for it. Be it behind the rear sight or in front of it?? Also on the top flat or on the oblique??....Daniel

Looks great, you should be very proud of that one. One question, how do you "age" the brass??...................Daniel

Thanks for all the replies................................Chawbeef

Just wondering what other straight grained woods were used besides Hickory for ramrods??

You might also be interested in a Breech Brush. Google the name Bill Slusser. I have one of his brushes and they work very well................Chawbeef

Rich Pierce, PM sent...................Daniel

Hi Rich. Is it for sale??....................Daniel

Looking for a spare John E. Clark (Durs Egg) "flint" lock.

There is a gentleman named Bill Slusser that makes and sells breech plug brushes in various sizes. Can be reached at 559 Meals Rd. Gardners Pa. 17324.....................Daniel

Thanks all for the responses. It looks like my problem is being solved. A member of this board has need of the flints I have and will trade me for the ones I need. I love this site as the members are very helpful. Cheers....................Daniel