I am brand new to this forum and black powder shooting.
I have an original 1842 Harper's Ferry smooth bore musket. The original lock plate was ground smooth with no eagle or HF date so I replaced it with a Springfield lock plate from eBay. It fit perfectly. I have located a batch of .69 caliber three ring minnie balls and percussion caps and I would like to fire up the old thing.
The musket is in great condition. The action works ok, bore scopes good and the nipple is clear. I have stripped it down completely and lubricated everything.
I'm interested in reading up on the project before I get myself in trouble. Can any of you suggest a site or posts where I can read up on the whole operation.
Thanks, Phil (Macman)
I have an original 1842 Harper's Ferry smooth bore musket. The original lock plate was ground smooth with no eagle or HF date so I replaced it with a Springfield lock plate from eBay. It fit perfectly. I have located a batch of .69 caliber three ring minnie balls and percussion caps and I would like to fire up the old thing.
The musket is in great condition. The action works ok, bore scopes good and the nipple is clear. I have stripped it down completely and lubricated everything.
I'm interested in reading up on the project before I get myself in trouble. Can any of you suggest a site or posts where I can read up on the whole operation.
Thanks, Phil (Macman)