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Over 20 years ago, after talking a shooter with only one wedge in his GPR (he said it was lost somewhere in Idaho), I captured the wedges of my GPR. Also slightly bent the wedges for a "snap" fit. Worked like a charm and every time I clean the rifle at Rendezvous it is a relief to no longer...

For those who use “Minnie” balls while hunting, have you ever considered ramming a thin card wad (like an over shot wad) down over the Minnie to keep it in place while carrying muzzle-down? A thin card wad can keep a 1 ounce or heavier shot load in place against recoil in a double-barrel shotgun...

Nice looking little pistol. After you verify it is unloaded, you might try clamping it vertically in a soft-jaw vise, then put the hammer down on the nipple with a small piece of rubber between the two, then fill the bore with penetrating oil. Let sit for 24 hours or so, the GENTLY try to...

I agree about careful selection regarding country of origin, and do take my micrometer with me as well. A Jo-Ann store about 15 miles away from me supposedly has 20 or so yards in stock. As soon as I am able I will be visiting them and making a substantial (for me) purchase.

Do a search at the Jo-Ann website for “unbleached drill fabric”. Item number is 683532. I ordered some last year and received it by mail. Now the site says “not available for shipping”. Haven’t the faintest idea why.

You might try slightly flattening your shot prior to loading. Flattened shot will not fly as true as round shot so the pattern should open up a bit more. As another (possibly last-ditch) effort, consider boring out the barrel as far as you safely can. That should allow the shot to spread out...

Welcome from the tarnished Golden State.

To find this on the Joann website search for “Unbleached Drill Fabric”. The cloth is 40” wide which is I think is where the “#40” came from. Can’t say for sure on that. The stock item number is 683532. I was able to get 2 yards of this last year just to try and found it worked well for me...

Welcome from a fellow just south of your “neck of the woods”. 😁

Looks like a great deal for someone!!

I believe you are right. Perhaps the OP can post a couple more pictures that are larger.

It would help to see a picture of the full-cock notch.

What is this "pan flash" that is spoken of so much?:D Can't say I have ever seen it when shooting either one of me flintlock rifles. It must be there somewhere because the rifles do send their respective balls downrange in the general direction of whatever target at which I am aiming. :D In all...

I agree 100%. I once watched my brother smack a 12" diameter gong over 100 yards away with a little CVA derringer that had no sights. I believe the load was 10grs. 3fg GOEX and a patched .440 ball. It took him 3 or 4 shots to walk the ball in but he did it. We were kidding around that the ball...

Gotta say that is certainly something you don't see every day! What is the story and specs on it?

After loosening the nipple, you might want to try pushing an automotive vacuum line cap onto the cone to make it easier to remove and reinstall.

I suggest you take the original nipple to a machinist or into your local hardware store and determine the diameter (fractional inch or metric) and thread pitch. Then purchase a replacement that has those same dimensions and thread pitch. As stated in your post, (boldface type) the original...

Welcome from the other side of the Bay.

Welcome back! I remember your name from way back when. 👍

Sad state of affairs with JoAnns. I was able to order 2 yards of the pocket drill fabric online some months back just to try. It was delivered in a timely manner. I was pleased with it and recently tried to reorder. Ran into the same problem as previous posters namely, “unable to ship” pocket...