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    Felt source? Over powder wads

    Try Prairie Woolens Home . 100% Wool. You can purchase almost any size and quite reasonable. I use it for my .44 caliber revolver paper cartridges. The wool is soaked in your favorite lube recipe for the paper cartridges.
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    Barrel rebore service

    Since Bobby Hoyt is difficult to contact, does anyone know if Boby needs to remove the breech plug on a rifle to rebore it? Also can he re-tap the 5/16" powder drum hole to the next size up? I have a 1850's Ohio style rifle, with a breech plug that probably has never been removed? I am...
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    Finished Powder Horn (#10)

    Great job!! Can you elaborate more on the "nail in a stick"? Also were do you get your horns from?
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    Ram Rod Length and End Pieces - Vintage Ohio Style Rifle

    I agree about the butt plate! It really does not fit at all. However; it does seem to be like others of the time period. I believe the ram rod will just be a decoration piece. Thanks for your input.
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    Ram Rod Length and End Pieces - Vintage Ohio Style Rifle

    I have a vintage Ohio Style rifle that has a ramrod with no end caps. The ramrod is probably not original, but looks very old due to the patina. It appears about 4 inches is missing. Yes I can make a new wooden rod, but the aging would not be there. Are there any ideas if this rifle...
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    Pulling a dent from a powder flask?

    I would suggest just hot gluing several dowels or suction cups on the outside and gently pulling until it is flush to surrounding areas. I would start at an outside area. It will never be like new. The glue can be removed easily vs. epoxy. Just use a hair dryer gently. There is a tool for...
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    Restore or Perserve Ohio Style Percussion

    Great looking rifle! Who did the trigger work for you? Also what is the patch box metal? Very similar to mine. Any idea of it pedigree?
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    Restore or Perserve Ohio Style Percussion

    Thanks for the lead. I did not know they were this reasonable. You can get a basic one for ~$46. --> NTG100 Borescope
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    Restore or Perserve Ohio Style Percussion

    I am leaning very much your way. This patina can never be replaced! Any idea on a value as is.
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    Restore or Perserve Ohio Style Percussion

    The lock mechanism needs work, but all seems there. I cannot get a good picture of the bore, so I cannot tell the condition. The end is pretty well pitted, but down bore is better. I am leaning toward making it complete/functional and leaving any finish alone. Once the patina is gone, it's...
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    Restore or Perserve Ohio Style Percussion

    Andy 52 I believe the cap box is made if pewter. Old pewter can contain lead. I have done a lead test and the metal does contain lead. I am planning on casting a new cap box cover and age it. Still working out the pattern for the attachment part.
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    Restore or Perserve Ohio Style Percussion

    sheriff john thanks for the input. I have attached a picture of the innards of the lock. I do not know much about locks/innards. There are three number "7's" stamped inside? Everything seems there. It does not cock well but does catch sometimes. All the parts seem to rotate and function. The...
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    Restore or Perserve Ohio Style Percussion

    I have an old percussion rifle some folks at Muzzleloading have identified as an Ohio Style Rifle. There is a marking on the underside of the barrel and it is marked "H Worly". Overall it is in fair shape for it's age. It is missing a hammer and cap box cover. I intend to replace these...
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    Old Muzzleloader Identification Needed

    The lead test confirmed the metal for the cap box is a metal containing lead. I am calling it pewter for now. Must have been a low buck, easy way to make a cap box back in the day. I am moving forward with making a pewter mold for the lid. It appears to have been cast from a mold and was...
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    Old Muzzleloader Identification Needed

    It would be great to see some pictures and any history the rifle has.
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    Old Muzzleloader Identification Needed

    I assumed pewter contained lead, since Track of the Wolf sells pewter ingots that contains lead. Track of the Wolf - Pewter Containing Lead
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    Old Muzzleloader Identification Needed

    I thought I would get a lead test kit to verify if it is pewter. I not sure if it would work, but if lead shows up, it should be pewter. (assuming the pewter has lead) If it is pewter, I thought I would make a mold and try to cast a new one. I really do not want to remove it, since the...
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    Old Muzzleloader Identification Needed

    I see the goulcher mark on the lock plate. I cannot find where you saw "what looks like shetromphf or similar name ". Can you elaborate on where you saw this?
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    Old Muzzleloader Identification Needed

    I was wondering if anyone could help identify my patch box. It appears to be something like pewter. It is non magnetic. I have not been able to find a pewter patch box anywhere. I don't think it is brass. I would like to make a cover for it. The screws are iron.
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    Help… Broken Lock

    Kroil penetrating oil and patience. Use a hair dryer and heat the part up, let cool. Do this 3 or 4 times, so the Kroil penetrates. As Eric Krewson said, get a diamond bit set, but drill a hole. The diamond drill not skip around. move the diamond bit nearly threaded portion. It will...
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