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    TOW John Rigby Style

    Going in a new direction after finishing a scratch built plains style rifle. Have always admired the TOW John Rigby English Sporting Rifle and finally ordered the kit. Sure would appreciate any thoughts or advice from those who have built this gun. Too early for specific questions but sure to...
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    identifying a barrel

    oops, it is a 42 inches. My typo error. It is a green mountain barrel. Thanks to all you knowledgeable guys.
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    identifying a barrel

    I have a rifled,40 cal.barrel with the only mark being a small broken circle and 40 cal. stamped on it. The barrel is threaded for a breech plug and 44 inches long. 1/48 twist. Any ides as to the maker?
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    age patina on brass butt plate

    Thanks guys. :bow:
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    age patina on brass butt plate

    Don't like the looks of bright brass on my plains rifle. Furniture is iron except for butt, toe plate. Could leave it out in this Florida sun and rain but bet some of you fellers have better ideas.
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    sight location

    Many thanks to all for the good information. Thats my project for tomorrow.
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    sight location

    Is there a rule of thumb for locating the sights on the barrel? Am installing open sights with the rear being a small buckhorn and the front a blade.
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    choosing style of sights

    Many thanks Ihooksnook. sounds like good advice.
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    choosing style of sights

    Am building a 40cal ,32 inch barrel in the hawkin style for squirrel and small game. What would be a good all round sight. Am an old guy with old guy sight
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    Halfstock length

    Am not trying to mimica a specific style and appreciate your "cool Gland" advice.
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    Halfstock length

    Sorry . Certainly did not mean to be condescending. Not up on smilies use. Did like your suggestion.
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    I have 2 Ray Catron mule ear locks.

    That is a fine Mule Ear lock. Mine is quite plain. Sent pictures to you @ everestkc.net but returned?
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    Halfstock length

    Want to build a half stock poor boy style caplock rifle. 42 " barrel. Halfstock seems to mean a lot of different things to different builders.Any ideas? :yakyak:
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    I have 2 Ray Catron mule ear locks.

    :bow: Many thanks to all of you. I now have direction and will use my Mule Ear lock. Perhaps some of you " old timers" in NMLRA will recall Jim Catlon of Cutlar,In. Both my locks were made by him.
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    I have 2 Ray Catron mule ear locks.

    Pretty Gun ! I like your advice. Have pics of the mule ear locks but have not figured out how to upload to my formum topic. :hmm:
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    I have 2 Ray Catron mule ear locks.

    Many thanks for the response. I do have a cherry half stock. The douglas barrel is 42" Perhaps 36" would be in better keeping with a later style. I have a 40 cal which might suit? I do have a couple of Silor locks if that would be in better keeping with a Southern Mountaim ( poor boy )look.
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    I have 2 Ray Catron mule ear locks.

    I have a GR Douglas 45cal barrel and a real nice cherry blank. Am new to this sport so need some advice as to whether this lock/barrel/wood combination could be used to produce a poor boy style rifle? I also have a Russ Hamm lock but it has lots of engraving so probably not in keeping with a...
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    Newbie checking in!

    Welcome to my camp Newbie. You are farther ahead than I am. I've had many guns amd hunted since a kid but have just taken a serious interest in the old flintlock rifles. This forum seems like a good place to get some real hands on instruction.
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    I'm a new "old guy "

    I've been lurking for some time and conclude there is real knowledge to be gleaned from this forum. I really appreciate the careful and kind response given to the most simple of questions. Thats importent to me since most of my thoughts are fairly simple :wink: At any event, am looking forward...
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    Muzzleloaders Builders Supply

    Am new to the forum and trying to decide on a higher quality Pennsylvania style flint kit to build. Any comments on this supplier's products, service, prices, etc.
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