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    White Lightnin' Touch Hole Liner

    I have used all three sizes of White Lightnin' liners in rifles from 50 to 58 cal and I do not see any perceptible difference in ignition times with any of them. (I love them.) I now only use the 1/4" size since they are easier to position, install, and have the added benefit of going up a...
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    Sitting Fox Gun Kits

    Jason, I bought a Sitting Fox French Type D pistol kit a few months ago. It is awaiting completion of my current rifle build right now. I was very impressed with the quality of the castings and wood in the kit. The barrel is a smooth .54 and is will require a bit of polishing but, otherwise...
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    Sitting Fox kit guns

    It may depend on which kit you get from Sitting Fox.(?) I have built 8 rifles from various suppliers such as Dunlap, Jim Chambers, and TOTW. I decided on a flint pistol for my next project and bought a SF French Type D pistol. The components in the kit are top-notch, good quality castings...
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    Convert RH flint barrel to LH

    Why bother? I built my Dad a couple of lefty flinters and I shoot them (right handed) all the time. Conversely, he shoots my right handed rifles (left handed) better than I do. If the rifle has any value as-is, I would just shoot it. D
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    Need recommendations for a custom Lancaster

    If I was having a Lancaster built, I would get in touch with Bill Shipman (billshipman.com). I have seen his work in person at Dixon's and it is outstanding. I have no idea what his lead time is or what one of his typical rifles costs but it is a place to start. Dave
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    scalding barrel

    I did a Haines rifle with steel furntiure and rust blued it with LMF. All I did was boil the parts in distilled water for about 5 minutes after each application of LMF and before carding. You can practically watch it turn black during the first boiling. Everything turned out a beautiful...
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    Suggestions for first build

    Widow, I would go for an Isaac Haines rifle from Dunlap Woodcrafts. With a 38" C weight barrel in 50 caliber it is a handy rifle. (I am assuming you want to use it for the PA flintlock season.) Dunlap provides good figured maple wood for the money. I have built several and everyone that has...
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    Track's "best" early style flintlock

    My first rifle (ever) was a Dunlap Haines flinter. I made a few mistakes, but it went together pretty easily. The only comments or comparisons that I can make between Haines rifles are those from Dunlap and TOTW. I would give the nod to the Dunlap kit since I believe the components are...
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    Track's "best" early style flintlock

    In the last six years, I have put together five flint rifles ("B" and "C" weight Dunlap Haines, a TOTW "C" weight Haines, a TVM Early Lancaster, and a Chambers Marshall rifle). I am not an expert but here are a few observations: (1) the Chambers set went together the easiest. (2) the Dunlap...
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    advantage of swamped barrel?

    I have built two Dunlap Haines rifles, one Track of the Wolf Haines rifle, a TVM Lancaster, and a Chamber Marshall rifle. For the money, I believe that Wayne Dunlap provides the best wood. The components are top of the line as (I believe) he usually provides Rice barrels and Chambers locks...
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    Final oiling, etc. after Laurel Mountain Browning

    I just recently rust blued some iron fittings for a Haines rifle using LMF Browning solution. I followed their website's suggestion about heating with a torch and applying motor oil after neutralization. I was amazed at the amount of moisture that appeared to be driven out of the pores of the...
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    Dunlap or Chamber kit

    I have built two Dunlap Haines rifles and one Chambers Marshall rifle among the six that I have built. Do not think that you can go wrong with either vendor. My Haines rifles were both .50 cal, one is a "C" weight and the other is a "B" weight, both with Getz barrels that point, balance, and...
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    Dunlap Woodcraft Rifle Kits

    Squirrel, One more thing to consider, you put a lot of work into gun so spring for good wood and you will not be sorry. The heavily figured wood can be a bit hard to work with, so I usually get a "medium" grade wood. Dave W
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    Dunlap Woodcraft Rifle Kits

    The first kit that I built was a lefty Haines C weight in 50 Cal flint from Dunlap. Since then I have built a righthand B weight 50 Cal flint. Both turned out as good shooters and came with better wood than expected. For hunting, I like the lighter weight barrel and it makes up into a slim...
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    Installing barrel staples question

    Clutch, I used staples on my first gun and have not used them since (on #5 now). I prefer using dovetailed tabs instead. I can always use the practice for cutting the sight dovetails since those need to look nice. I like Zonie's idea of silver soldering staples since I had problems peening...
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    Dunlap Isaac Haines

    I have built two Dunlap Haines rifles and I do not believe that they provide any special options for a wooden or brass patchbox (no cavities routed out or dovetails machined into the buttstock, inletting, etc). You can call the shop and ask, they have always been very helpful on the phone. Dave
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    Chambers Early Lancaster Kit

    I am building a Chambers Marshall Rifle that I received about three weeks ago and since I studied their catalog to pieces, I am 99% sure that you simply have a Siler Lock when you should have a Golden Age lock. The Chambers folks will probably set it straight in no time. Contact them before...
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    Marshall Rifle- Bivin's examination

    Thanks Rich, I will contact the NMLRA. Dave W
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    Marshall Rifle- Bivin's examination

    Does anyone know if the back issue of "Muzzle Blasts" containing this article is still available? I am putting together a Chambers Marshall rifle right now... Dave W
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    Brand New Haines

    Wow, nice piece of Maple. I have built a two Haines rifles from Dunlap components, a LH, C weight, grade 4 and a RH, B weight, grade 6. This looks like a grade 6 or 7. Good luck with your build. I am waiting on a Chambers Marshall that I ordered a week ago; "the wait" is the hardest part of...
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