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  1. M

    Cleaning Kibler Woodsrunner?

    What is the cleaning method described in the Kibler Manual? Wouldn't that be the best place to find accurate info? Marc
  2. M

    Lyman Rifle Flint Material?

    Group, O.K. then. Flint is workable via "knapping" to develop a sharp edge, whereas Agate needs diamond tools. Flint is formed in nature in a different manner than Agate. Both works well in my flintlock, but the flint can be sharpened by myself. Now I understand. Marc "Curiosity killed the...
  3. M

    Lyman Rifle Flint Material?

    Wiscoaster, yes, that is a correct picture. Dusty_Traveler thanks for the info. How does agate compare with flint for use in a flintlock? Marc
  4. M

    Lyman Rifle Flint Material?

    Group, I have a Lyman flintlock trade rifle. The flints that came with the rifle are somewhat clear and have smooth top and bottoms. Clean back and front edge. They work well but are quite different in appearance and shape from the Track of the Wolf English Flints I also use. The Lyman...
  5. M

    Coil spring vs leaf spring?

    Group, Measured the force to move my hammer on a Lyman Trade rifle in 50 cal. This flintlock uses a coil spring. From fired to half cock took 7 1\2 pounds. From half cock to full cock took 8 1\2 pounds. Spring scale was attached to the top of the flint jaw. So, the force just increases as the...
  6. M

    What Remington 1858 to Buy?

    docholl Thanks
  7. M

    What Remington 1858 to Buy?

    Group, I am looking to purchase a new Remington 1858. Opinions on brand? Highest Quality is my goal, and it would be used as a shooter, not a wall hanger. Marc
  8. M

    Uberti deceiving arbor fit

    The Uberti "fit and finish" has been noted as being better than other manufactures. This must take some production time and have a cost. Yet, the time to have the arbor fit correctly into the well is not done. My conclusion has to be that the Uberti gun designer must believe that the wedge is...
  9. M

    Uberti deceiving arbor fit

    M. De Land, Then the reason is to reduce any "hand fitting" and save manufacturing time? Marc
  10. M

    Uberti deceiving arbor fit

    Group, Sorry if this has been asked before. Why does Uberti manufacture the arbors short? There must be a reason why they have made this decision. Marc
  11. M

    Do you display your flintlock or other guns in your home

    When I owned a house built in 1830, I would hang my CVA Penn. Long Rifle over the fireplace. It looked "right at home". Marc
  12. M

    Colt 1851 Navy—120 yards?

    In the early 1980's, I purchased an Uberti Colt Walker. My first for this Black Powder pistol was at a 100-yard target. I just loaded it with the maximum and gave it a try. I hit within 4 feet of the target with each shot. I just assumed that you could use this pistol at long ranges. As time...
  13. M

    Coil spring vs leaf spring?

    Interesting discussion. I have a Lyman Flintlock Trade Rifle with a coil spring. The lock works very well. The trigger seems to be nice, although not as good as my M1 Garand. My question is ; did the original lock designers use a leaf spring because of the variable strength over travel vs the...
  14. M

    Type of Jag ?

    Thanks for the comments. Makes sense when to use the different types. Marc
  15. M

    Type of Jag ?

    Group, I have read conflicting views regarding a button jag verses a tapered waist jag. Very basic question, why are there two types of jags? Does one type hold the patch better when the rod is withdrawn? Marc
  16. M

    New peep sight.

    Kmcmichael, I have a similar sight on another rifle. To expand some, on my rifle, the best position was with the knurled peep pointing 180 degrees away from my eye. The knurled peep can unscrew and be re-attached on the eye side so that the elevation does not change, and the sight picture is...
  17. M

    New peep sight.

    I believe that the knurled piece can be removed and placed 180 degrees around toward your eye. Marc
  18. M

    Tunnel To Success

    Group, About 15 years ago, I bought a Flintlock Lyman Trade Rifle in 50 cal. I bought the rifle at the "Mountain Man" in Manatou springs Colorado. My first shot had a long lock time. The second did not work. Returned from the range today after shooting the same rifle. 10 Shots with no problem...
  19. M

    New from Cape Cod

    Hello Group, New member from Cape Cod. Started many years ago with a CVA Penn. Long Rifle Kit. Drifted over to High Power Competition with Garand M1 rifles for many years. Now that I'm retired, I joined a club on Cape Cod and have re-visited Black Powder with a Flintlock Lyman Trade Rifle to...
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