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Items for Sale/Wanted / Re: **SPF** Powder Horn #59

« Last post by Daniel Coats on April 26, 2024, 05:36:59 PM »

Goes perfect with my new Allen Martin Schimmel especially the inscription.

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Gun Building / Re: Hawken-esque Plains Rifle Build

« Last post by Bob Roller on April 26, 2024, 05:22:59 PM »

Yes,a GOOD tutorial and the handsaw was something I have never seen used in stock making but it obviously works,
The modification of the screw heads is another thing and well done.I thought about making screws for these jobs but
too many thought they should be 5 for a dollar or less.Too repeticious now to even consider.
Thanks for posting this fine "How to do it"build.I AM wondering about the West Virginia ZIP code on the lock plate ?
Bob Roller

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Items for Sale/Wanted / Re: **SPF** Powder Horn #59

« Last post by JTR on April 26, 2024, 05:22:58 PM »

That's a great looking horn!
John

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Items for Sale/Wanted / Aluminum Gun Case KALISPAL

« Last post by A Scanlan on April 26, 2024, 05:22:19 PM »

I have (selling for a friend) an aluminum case made by KALISPAL.  It is 52x14x4.5.  Foam lined, 4 latches with a locking rod.  It is in very good shape but it has been used well for shipping shorter firearms.  Some "labels", tape and scratches on it but not bent or damaged.  The gasket on the lid has deteriorated and some sections are gone, causing it to stick when opening but it still opens easily.

I would like to get $175 plus shipping.  If the buyer agrees I will ship it as is and not try to "box" it up.  We can discuss the shipping if someone is interested.  While not something that will handle a longrifle there are plenty of other uses if one carries smaller goods to sales and shows.

I can post a photo later.  I am open to trying to "box it" but that would result in additional expenses for me, thus for the buyer as well.

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Items for Sale/Wanted / Cherry stock and GM barrel

« Last post by sdilts on April 26, 2024, 05:06:53 PM »

I have for sale this stock and barrel that has been laying around in my shop for a long time. I really do not remember where I got it. Anyway, here are the particulars:
 
The stock is a pre-carved piece of cherry with a 43" barrel channel cut for a 7/8" straight barrel and a 3/8" ramrod channel. The ramrod hole is drilled part way, then milled the rest of the way. For some reason though, they did not mill the last 3".  There is a cheekpiece on both sides, so it can be used for a lefty. the buttstock width is 2 3/16". OAL is 60".

The barrel is a 50 cal 42"x 7/8"straight Green Mountain that has been installed in a stock at some point in time. The underlugs have been installed and drilled and the breech plug tang has also been drilled for a lock bolt and mounting bolt. There is no touchhole nor powder drum. The bore is as new.

Asking $350 for the combo plus shipping.
















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Gun Building / Re: New work

« Last post by Hawken62_flint on April 26, 2024, 04:56:48 PM »

Ian, I love this carving. Your layout and execution are exceptional!! That will be one fine rifle!

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Antique Gun Collecting / Re: Who was the finest gunsmith in 18th century Amerca?

« Last post by JTR on April 26, 2024, 04:51:09 PM »

I think Dickert would be hard to beat.
He was an early maker, fairly prolific, with good design and obvious carving skills. And as smart dog points out, a successful businessman.

I enjoyed doing the restoration work, and owning that rifle for many years. If I could have one back, that would be the gun! 
John

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Black Powder Shooting / Re: April Postal Match

« Last post by Dphariss on April 26, 2024, 04:48:52 PM »

I have been fussing and loading ammo for the upcoming brass suppository season. Will try to get this done before May since I have things, I hope, ready to go. Other than getting in some sort of physical shape.

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Gun Building / Re: Miniature flintlocks

« Last post by Mike Brooks on April 26, 2024, 04:45:41 PM »

People make miniature boats, airplanes, trains, dioramas. They even carve miniature decoys. Why not rifles?  I've seen miniature M1 rifles for sale that cycle.

I'll bet the ammo is hard to find these days. 

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Gun Building / Re: Bone and wood charcoal

« Last post by Dphariss on April 26, 2024, 04:44:46 PM »

Seem to have forgotten something. 
Wyoming Armory.
307 527 4570.
 If he is there I would ask for Keith. They do a lot of this and they are good at it.