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    Wheellock Project

    Hank, the brace turned out fantastically! A true testament to the great craftsman that you are - you have incredible patience and tenacity. I can hardly wait for the video!!! Curtis
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    Realistic time to build a kit?

    Check into one of Jim Kibler's southern rifle kits. One of those can be assembled in a few days. Just google kiblers long rifles dot com. Curtis
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    Could a steel pipe bung be milled into a hooked Breech plug?

    You can make one with a hack saw and a file from a standard breach plug, or you could do the same thing with an appropriate bolt. Here is an example: A while back a fellow asked me to replace the 1:28 twist bullet barrel on his Hatfield rifle with a longer, 1:48" round ball barrel. I told him...
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    Sawing off a barrel

    Ditto on what Kieth said!
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    An IX De Gendarmerie

    This is a really cool project! Thanks for posting! Curtis
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    Breech-loading flintlock pistol

    That's just way cool! Thanks for the post. Curtis
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    my latest - enjoy

    Jerry, You have truly outdone yourself! That is quite a work of art. I really appreciate you sharing it with us. Curtis Allinson
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    Octagon to Round Barrel inlet

    My compliments to ya, Roy! Very well done tutorial. :v Curtis
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    Trippin Frenchy's Trigger

    What Rich said +1.
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    Carolina Gun Completed

    Now that is just funny! I like your thinking! Curtis
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    US Model 1855 Rifle - restoration effort

    That's a cool project, Jersey! Curtis
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    Carolina Gun Completed

    Meteor, Thanks for the compliment! If you ever make it down here to Missouri bring your gloves and we can take it out so you can try it in person! I have squirrels out the wazoo here! Curtis
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    Carolina Gun Completed

    Apprentice, Mike and Roy, I appreciate your comments!
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    Carolina Gun Completed

    VTsmoker, The patina on the lock and barrel was a rust brown using a home made ferric chloride solution, rubbed back with scoth brite, 400 grit sandpaper, steel wool and a wire brush, and a 50 gallon drum of elbow grease. Here is a pic of the barrel getting seasoned: Curtis
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    Carolina Gun Completed

    Keith, I would have to agree about the run of the grain in the wrist... I purchased the wood site unseen and received it the day I started the class so I had to work with what I had. I have a hickory rod I made for the gun also but I kinda like that ugly ole' Osage Orange thing personally...
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    Carolina Gun Completed

    I have finally completed the Carolina gun, or "Type G" English trade gun that I started this June at the NMLRA gun building seminar. For those who would like to see pics from the class, here is a link to my original posting last June...
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    why I like to add age

    Great work, Roy. It really captures the feel! Curtis
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    bending brass

    Deutsch - What most everyone said about the brass, heat it red then quench. As far as the square nails go, you can make them fron 1/8" square steel stock The square nails I make about 3/4" to 1" long, tapered by filing or forging. Pre-drill holes through the brass under size, slightly, and...
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    My Latest

    Just wanted to say nice job!, Aprenticebuilder. I agree with the others that the engraving really accents the rifle nicely. And I'm a lefty also! Curtis :v
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    NMLRA Gunsmithing Seminar - Trade Gun Class and my "Type G " pics

    Thanks for the good words, Tommy. It's good to hear you appreciated seeing the posting... hopefully it will help some folks who are sittin' on the fence wondering if they should try to build a gun to decide to go for it!
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