What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

[David Austin]

Jim K sent me a piece of maple...I'm going to glue it to my mountain rifle so I can replace the cheekpiece I filed off ,,,oh...maybe 50 years ago. There's more to it than that...but mostly...we'll see

 

[oldschoolhunter55]

Spent a long weekend in NW Nebraska at Fort Robinson. Took a day to go to Museum of the Fur Trade east of Chadron. It's been 20 years and still a wonderful place. I kept trying to reach for the guns but the glass got in my way. Lots of trade guns and everything a trading post would have. Neat place out in the pine ridge.

Thanks for sharing

 

[Banjoman]

Spent a long weekend in NW Nebraska at Fort Robinson. Took a day to go to Museum of the Fur Trade east of Chadron. It's been 20 years and still a wonderful place. I kept trying to reach for the guns but the glass got in my way. Lots of trade guns and everything a trading post would have. Neat place out in the pine ridge.

There appears to be more flintlock long guns than Hawken rifles.

 

[Century to late]

There appears to be more flintlock long guns than Hawken rifles.

Mostly trade guns. Only one true Hawken and and mix of early cartridge rifles and pistols. Museum is on the original site of the Bordeaux trading post.

 

[Terrier]

Mostly trade guns. Only one true Hawken and and mix of early cartridge rifles and pistols. Museum is on the original site of the Bordeaux trading post.

That kinda makes sense. Hawkins were high-end desirables. Just like in today’s gun stores, you wouldn’t expect one to be filled with nothing but Weatherbys and the like. You see way more cheaper guns than high-end.

 

[Gordoncourtney]

I reached 70’and survived cancer , made it, to celibate my birthday I bought a 450/400 double rifle from Bonhams auction. , I was terrified bringing it home, “ how much “ er £5200 oh well if it makes you happy. , last month I bought my 1845 German carbine. , I said £550 she was mad and angry for days. Such is married life.

At last finished , after 5 attempts . My 28 g cartridge conversion breach plugs are finished , well pleased . It’s not that difficult for an engineer, it’s just a new learning curve .
Wet for days on end west of London, so nice to chat to you guys , I got like 2000 likes and a good few loves, so I must be saying something right , many thanks guys , love from the old country , where ever you are .

Happy to meet, sorry to part , but happy to meat again . Love from London

I reached 70’and survived cancer , made it, to celibate my birthday I bought a 450/400 double rifle from Bonhams auction. , I was terrified bringing it home, “ how much “ er £5200 oh well if it makes you happy. , last month I bought my 1845 German carbine. , I said £550 she was mad and angry for days. Such is married life.

At last finished , after 5 attempts . My 28 g cartridge conversion breach plugs are finished , well pleased . It’s not that difficult for an engineer, it’s just a new learning curve .
Wet for days on end west of London, so nice to chat to you guys , I got like 2000 likes and a good few loves, so I must be saying something right , many thanks guys , love from the old country , where ever you are .

Happy to meet, sorry to part , but happy to meat again . Love from London

I have to make a trial steel patten with a slot so the barrel holding wedge can go through it. I cannot copy the .36 rifle barrels , as the 28g barrels are so thin in comparison nor do I want to add heat as the ribs could come apart I decided to make a 6” long plate which bridges to thicker pads I can possible tig weld on , or at worst epoxy together either way I am not particularly happy. Nothing fixed at the moment , just trying to find best solution . But good progress fitting cartridge double shotgun barrels to a ml .36 double rifle It’s waiting for temporary glue to dry so I can get final measurements .

 

[RobertIN]

Got some more work done on the SMR last night. Pipes and trigger guard need to be put on still, front trigger rests on the sear so I need to back that off a little bit. Going well so far.

Does anyone have an online reading resource for how set triggers and the little adjustment screw works? Also, anyone else find the set trigger on the SMR really tight on your finger?

Looks decent in the sun with a little water. I don't think I'll need to change the coloring with stains or dyes, what do you think?