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    Nipple Removal

    Finally got it off. Dremelled around the broken drill bit and then pulled out the broken drill bit. Drilled the nipple and tried two different types of extractors without any luck. Heated it up with a torch and the gun discharged. I checked with a ram rod before working on it and did not...
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    Nipple Removal

    Have a nipple stuck in a 1862 Springfield. To complicate matters also have a small drill broken off in the nipple. It's not budging. Currently soaking in Kroil. The nipple is toast as have tried to remove it with every small tool in the shop. Any suggestions? My last resort method may be...
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    Need help ID'ing this flintlock

    Reinspection yields nothing. :(
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    AGAIN Help needed identifing a musket...

    Looks British What is the auction description?
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    Need help ID'ing this flintlock

    Will re-inspect. Anyone have a sample of what I should be looking for?
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    Need help ID'ing this flintlock

    Firearm is located in New England, USA. Have absolutely no history.
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    Need help ID'ing this flintlock

    39 5/8" from muzzle to rear of breechplug.
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    Need help ID'ing this flintlock

    Only make is the "L" on the back sideof the backing plate.
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    Need help ID'ing this flintlock

    Appears unmarked. Where should I be looking?
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    Need help ID'ing this flintlock

    I friend of mine wants to sell this to me. Any idea on make/manufacturer? Bore is .727" and not concentric.
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    Old gun - No spark

    Agree with the general consensus is that any attempting to make this a shootable firearm would be expensive and most likely reduce any current value. Thank you very much for the wealth of information!
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    Old gun - No spark

    Thanks Went to the NRA website. Noticed that one of the photos in the series is wrong.
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    Old gun - No spark

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    Old gun - No spark

    .69 unrifled bore .108 flash hole
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    Old gun - No spark

    The barrel is 32.5" long and shows no signs of welding in the area of the breech. Maybe the initials on the barrel indicate who returned it to flintlock?
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    Old gun - No spark

    Flint had an edge on it until it hit the frizzen several times.
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    Old gun - No spark

    Lock photos. Believe it has been a reconversion. Barrel is shorter than it should be, so may have been shortened from the lock end. More photos as I get them. Thanks
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    Old gun - No spark

    Not loaded. How do you re-harden a frizzen?
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    Old gun - No spark

    Picked up a 200 year old flintlock rifle. Performed some minor repairs. Bought several new flints, however no spark whatsoever. Anyone have a trouble shooting guide or suggestion(s).
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    My first flintlock rifle!

    What is the method to sharpening the flint? What shape are you trying to get when finished? New flintlock owner (1795 Whitney Contract Musket)
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