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    Collins-Maker Double Shotgun?

    Also, these proof marks were under the barrels: This is, I believe, the Final Birmingham BP shotgun proof that may have been used 1813-1904. P3071072 And I believe this is Birmingham inspection mark of the same time frame. P3071070 Proof mark info found here...
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    Shotgun ID?

    I just picked up a side by side that looks very similar and had "Collins-Maker" engraved on the rib between the barrels. I put a few pictures up here: http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/fusionbb/showtopic.php?fid/143/tid/294215/pid/1475385
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    Collins-Maker Double Shotgun?

    Here's a close up of some of the engraving. I didn't even realize it was this ornate until after I bought it and got it outside. P3061041 Two grouse or...? P3061040 This is the tip of the stock where the ramrod sits: P3061064
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    Collins-Maker Double Shotgun?

    Hi all, I may have done pretty well at a garage sale last week! I picked up this side by side with really neat engraving and a busted stock. It's disassembled but I think I've got all the parts except maybe a few screws. Any information? Has anybody heard of Collins Maker before? P3061037...
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    Intro and a question about Ranson rifles

    Actually, until I started looking around here I did not realize there were different types of caps. :redface: What type should I be looking for? Anyplace I can order them? I already have one order in to Track of the Wolf and am planning another; do they carry what I need? Would I be better...
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    Intro and a question about Ranson rifles

    Thanks for the info. I believe you are right, I looked up Zouave rifles and the pictures I found match my gun. However on the barrel it says "RANSON ITALIA spa made in Italy" Also it does have a bayonet mount. I can't find any info on Ranson guns. Anybody got a lead?
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    Intro and a question about Ranson rifles

    Again thanks for the help everyone you guys are extremely helpful. Windwalker your rifle is much nicer than mine. Mine appears to be of a, shall I say, more economical design. I'll post a picture below. Robert thanks for the help. I tried the method you described to check twist and got just...
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    Intro and a question about Ranson rifles

    Thanks for help guys. A few more questions: How do I measure the grains of black powder? The flask below, the Zouave Flask, came with rifle, the description says it "comes with a 60 gr. spout for .58 caliber rifles" Does this mean the upper part holds 60 grains of powder. Thanks...
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    Intro and a question about Ranson rifles

    Hello all, my name is Cory. I’m an avid bow and rifle hunter and I have been interested in black powder for a long time. A few years ago I purchased a Ranson 58 cal muzzle loader from a friend. He bought it used and had never fired it, and I have yet to use it as well. The gun came with some...
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