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    Original 1863 springfield

    The stock does have a spoon in it to hold the ramrod. I have decided that I am going to sell it. I will probibly lower the price some since the gun is not all matching.
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    Original 1863 springfield

    Well the rifle does have a good cartuche. I will pull the bbl tonight and check for the spoon in the stock. Nathan
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    Original 1863 springfield

    I had put it up for sale for 1600.00 and thought that that was a good price. If I do keep it and shoot it I have some questions. I can still see the rifling but there is some pittting in the boe. If for whatever reason I cannot get good acuracy from the gun as is should I have the bbl lined or...
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    Original 1863 springfield

    So what would be a fair value for this musket? Thanks Nathan
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    Original 1863 springfield

    Dont know for sure but the ramrod channel appears to be a little wider starting at the nose cap. How would a check for the spoon in the stock? I have taken the bbl out and not noticed anything. The ramrod is straight with no swelling. Thanks Nathan
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    Original 1863 springfield

    The barrel bands are one pc. They have springs that hold them in place. Does this help ID the rifle?
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    Original 1863 springfield

    The photo buckt thing throws me. But if any one wants to see pictures I dont mind emailing them. Nathan
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    Original 1863 springfield

    Sorry I hade recieved a couple of emails about the gun and thought I had it listed here but had listed it on the NSSA web page. I did add it here though I will try posting some pictures. Thanks Nathan
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    Original 1863 springfield

    I own an original 1863 type II springfield(the lock is stamped 1864) The gun is complete(less swivles) and in shootable condition.It is in really good shape and I listed it here for sale but am now having second thoughts! How hard is it to find somthing like this in shootable condition? I would...
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    What size buckshot for .32 rifle

    I was wondering if any one has shot buckshot in a .32? I went to hornadys websight and see that .0 buckshot is .320 and #1 buckshot is .300 What would be the best choice(not even sure you could use.o buckshot) Thanks for the help! Nathan
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    navy arms .32 mule ear...How good?

    Can anyone tell me about theese rifles? Thanks Nathan
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    Building double rifles?

    I am interested in building a sxs rifle. Have never seen a over under muzzleloader except the swivile type. Thanks
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    Building double rifles?

    Thanks for the help guys but I am actually interested in building a muzzleloader. Thanks
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    Building double rifles?

    I thought at one time I had seen a book on building double rifles and regulating barrels etc... Does anyone know of such a book. Any help would be apreciated. Thanks Nathan Bowen [email protected]
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    Looking to buy a possibles bag

    Does anyone here make bags or know anyone who does? Any help would be greatly apreciated. Thanks Nathan
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    Buying a used smoothie

    I am not picky at this point. I would prefer a .54/28g-.62/20g but I'm not that picky just want one to try. Let me know what ya got or where to find it. Thanks Nathan
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    13/16" barrel bored to .54?

    Thanks What I had in mind was buying a southern rifle I had found and making it a smoothie without changing the barrel. I has a single triger and it is a fair deal but if I buy it, I will leave it as is.
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    13/16" barrel bored to .54?

    Can a rifled .32 13/16" be bored to a .54/28 smoothie safely? Thanks Nathan
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    Buying a used smoothie

    Is there any place out there in the ML world where a guy can buy a used smoothie? I have an unfired Harpers Ferry that has really shallow rifleing but I still dont think it will shoot shot well? Thanks Nathan
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    Smooth bore barrel makers

    What would be your top three barrel makers for a 42-44" oct to round swamped .62 barrel and why? Thanks
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