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He also has one on a sling so that it rides on his back when not in use. Maybe it isn't the ideal but it doesn't seem as cumbersome as all that!

Moving this one over to the accessories forum, I guess it's more appropriate there.

I'm really fond of the setup that Németh Balázs is using in his 1796 M Jagerstuetzen video. He has a full length rod which is retained by a lanyard and transported in a carriage ring on his bag. Is there a name for this sort of setup? Is it based on a historical precedent? I'd love to see...

Perhaps for now, but it will be consumed or go bad - it's not eternal, right? Or are they replacing it and they have enough to last until the conversion is complete? "They have all the powder they need" is a bit ambiguous so I am curious about what that means.

I believe the army use(d/s) black powder in blasting caps and as detonation charges.

I'm really fond of the setup that Németh Balázs is using in his 1796 M Jagerstuetzen video. He has a full length rod which is retained by a lanyard and transported in a carriage ring on his bag. Is there a name for this sort of setup? Is it based on a historical precedent? I'd love to see...

Hey folks, thanks for all the suggestions thus far. So far I think the sand and dowel related suggestions are the most solid as they don't necessarily involve doing anything deleterious so the flask and I intend to use it. As for the "patina'', I wouldn't call a dent patina ;) Partially...

I see a good many of these flasks which have acquired a fairly deep dent some time in their life but are otherwise in fairly desirable and useful condition. Short of cracking it in half and rendering it useless, has anyone developed a reliable technique for pulling the dents from these? Would...

I mean I respect what you are saying, Brokennock. The thing is I am looking for a range rod, something I can pack into a small bag if I am going to the range so that I don't have to card around any full length rod not attached to a firelock. If I need to help someone else pull a ball and...

Hey friends, I am looking for a T-Handle range rod with a metal handle (afraid a polymer or plastic handle will break if I have to pull a ball). What I want is a brass rod with 8-32 or 10-32 threads. I want to be able to buy a couple kits so that I can make it long enough for something like a...

It will never be a wallhanger. If it's unshootable, it will be sold. I bought it because it was less expensive than my other options and will likely be so even with abit of repair money put in. I haven't observed any issues that suggest it wouldn't be shootable if these issues are worked out...

The lockbolt does screw all the way in to the other hole, only does a 1/2 turn. The cock is altogether too big and not secure on the pivot. The pivot is just slightly worn but the hole on this cock is also just a bit too big to be a good fit. I am new so I was just going by a quick google...

@Artificer, I will do that. Thank you for the suggestion. I'll compile the noted issues below for ease of reading, most were mentioned in the first 4 posts or so with the exception of my realization about the cock. The problems noted so far as follows: 1 Lock Bolt missing Cock hitting pan Cock...

I will absolutely be doing this with my trusty notebook. The catch here is that the face on the tumbler screws was ground off to make the lock fit inside the mortise (instead of fitting it properly) so I have to re-slot a couple screws before I can even get them turned. Luckily I have a dremel...

I should clarify that when I say it slipped off, I mean that I put it on half cock and tested the trigger and it slipped off. It doesn't slip on it's own. It does hold half cock, it just isn't "safe" on half cock. No disrespect interpreted, it's a trade musket after all 😂 The washer appears...

Here is a short video that will hopefully illustrate what I mean.

New problem: The cock has this awful cut metal washer behind it and I realize now that it doesn't really fit the tumbler all that well as I actually have to exert a little pressure on the tumbler and rotate it backwards to make it fit. It's still got pressure on it even when resting on the pan...

Oh please do tell - this is a new process to me.

There is really no relief left on these threads, they are round and have absolutely zero bite - right down to the shaft. I do not have calipers but perhaps it is time to invest? I bought acheap plastic gauge so I can diagnose the sizes quickly, it has both metric and imperial. Doesn't help me...

Question 1: what is the indication they they aren't hardened enough? Question 2: How do I harden them if they aren't hardened enough?