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1594
I am trying to locate a stand for use in loading a cap and ball revolver. It is the type that holds the revolver in an upright position so you can pour powder...
Dan Lishin
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Apr 3, 2006
2:25 am
1595
I believe Log Cabin Shop sells a loading stand. Dan Lishin <dlishin@...> wrote: I am trying to locate a stand for use in loading a cap and ball ...
Rick DeWitt
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Apr 3, 2006
3:05 am
1596
Search Ebay for "loading stand" Mike Riffle Morgantown, WV...
Mike Riffle
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Apr 3, 2006
3:25 am
1597
I am about to order the Pedersoli .54 cal Kentucky flintlock pistol kit from Dixie Gun Works. It costs $225. This will be the first gun kit for me. I am ...
Henry Kisor
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Apr 3, 2006
10:54 am
1598
Thanks for all the help -I found one at The Possibles Shop. I don't know how I missed it earlier....
Dan Lishin
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Apr 4, 2006
5:39 am
1599
Hello from a new member looking for some advice. I took my new NEF Huntsman out to the range Sunday (actually started out on Saturday but forgot the primer...
Bob
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Apr 7, 2006
1:45 am
1600
Good question Bob, sounds like quite the mystery. The first thing that came to my mind was a plugged nipple, but that is not the problem. By your description...
greg marts
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Apr 7, 2006
4:01 pm
1601
... I am only familiar with the huntsman through what I have read, though I am well versed in the NEF Handi-rifle. So this is strictly conjecture on my part....
kees99919
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Apr 7, 2006
4:29 pm
1602
I've put about 24 rounds through my .36 cal Pietta(I bought it used) and it was working just fine. However, now the cylinder seems to be locking up and the...
Dan Lishin
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Apr 16, 2006
2:07 pm
1603
You have broken the cylinder bolt. These parts can be replaced, the parts are available for most of the Italian imports through dealers that sell them. I...
John W.
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Apr 17, 2006
5:03 pm
1604
Thanks for the info - it all makes perfect sense. I know I haven't dry fired it, but it was used when I bought it. I'm off to the gunsmith to get an estimate....
Dan Lishin
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Apr 17, 2006
6:03 pm
1605
Ive had the same problem b4.. check out Cain's Outdoors.. Im not sure what their website address is but you can find it on google.. they have replacement...
Josh Wilson
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Apr 18, 2006
1:45 am
1606
One thing I find with the revolvers is you'll end up digging out pieces of the firing cap after each shot. Sometimes you'll have to tear the whole thing apart...
Justin Hall
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Apr 18, 2006
2:32 am
1607
The barrel wedge doesn't have to come out all of the way (that's what the stop screw is for). Get yourself a small rawhide mallet and give it a couple taps...
John W.
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Apr 18, 2006
9:19 am
1608
Thanks for all the useful information. I talked to Cabela's and they referred me to Dixie Gun works. The gunsmith at Dixie was very informative and suggested...
Dan Lishin
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Apr 19, 2006
6:26 am
1609
Let us know what you find out. If you decide to replace it, get the steel framed revolver. As was pointed out, the brass ones can stretch, and they wear so...
kees99919
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Apr 20, 2006
1:02 am
1610
I do have the steel frame already, so it is worth getting fixed. I managed to locate a gunsmith locally(after a much convoluted search on the Net). I told him...
Dan Lishin
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Apr 20, 2006
12:59 pm
1611
Hello all. I've recently become quite the black powder enthusiast. I purchased a Traditions do it yourself Hawken percussion kit from a local sporting goods...
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Apr 22, 2006
2:01 pm
1612
There is a guy on another group I read that was asking about an inline flintlock. He says it is a design from around 1720. The flint is monted on a bolt like...
zbushz
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Apr 22, 2006
5:06 pm
1613
I just finished up a Traditions Hawken Kit, and I'm currently working on my last project, a Traditions Trapper kit (one shot pistol). Though this doesn't...
bmc_
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Apr 22, 2006
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... working ... my ... adjust ... pistol ... As ... was ... trying ... I ... I'm ... group. ... trip ... bar)...
bmc_
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Apr 22, 2006
5:24 pm
1615
Hi Rich, When building a rifle, everything centers around the lock first. The tang, barrel nipple, and triggers then are made to match up with it after the...
greg marts
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Apr 22, 2006
6:31 pm
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For it to be truly "inline" I should think that the touch hole must be concentric with the bore. That means the touch hole blast is coming right at your...
Ken Nellis
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Apr 22, 2006
9:23 pm
1617
Check this out Ken, http://www.whitemuzzleloading.com/What Is A Muzzleloader.htm Scroll down aways there are a couple of pictures. WHen I first saw this...
zbushz
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Apr 23, 2006
3:48 pm
1618
I finally got the gun to the gunsmith yesterday and was able to watch him work on it. He completely disassembled the gun and ended up polishing and fitting...
Dan Lishin
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Apr 24, 2006
1:13 pm
1619
If you want to truly see an inventive "inline" lock (and a breechloader to boot!) see the Hall floint (and later percussion) breechloading rifle from about...
John W.
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Apr 24, 2006
4:25 pm
1620
... Sounds terrific! Now we need to hear how much fun you are having with it! -Kees-...
kees99919
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Apr 24, 2006
7:42 pm
1621
I didn't expect to get the gun back the same day, so I didn't take any .36 cal supplies with me. I did, however, take the .44 1858 Pietta and shot that. I was...
Dan Lishin
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Apr 25, 2006
12:58 am
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Mike: Thanks for sending that link. What a design! It must have been time-consuming (expensive) to contain it all within the barrel profile. Too bad we...
Ken Nellis
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Apr 25, 2006
2:21 am
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I looked for the Hall floint on the web but didn't find it...Ya wouldn't have a link would ya? take care Mike...
zbushz
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Apr 26, 2006
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