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Gun Building / Re: Thoughts on French red for black walnut.

« Last post by Crow Choker on Today at 04:30:01 AM »

Besides using the F. Red on more modern stocks, I stripped my '74 bought TC Hawken some time back and used the F Red on it. Hand rubbed Arrow finish. Really came out a soft red hue with the brownish tints of the original wood. I used the F Red with filler. I have no qualms about using it again on a walnut stock. Of course every piece of wood is different but the walnut stocks I did do with the F Red came out very nice and pleasing. FWIW, I'm not in the crowd of muzzleloaders that every smokepole needs to be completely constructed and finished like they were in the 18th/19th century's. I do what pleases me, nothing wrong with doing as back in the day, but not completely my M.O.

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Gun Building / Re: Thoughts on French red for black walnut.

« Last post by NDduckhunter on Today at 04:14:13 AM »

That’s good, I have seen this used on a couple guns before and it seemed to not cloud the grain but I like to hear it from guys who have applied it before, this stock has pretty decent grain to it but not a lot of figure, which is fine. I have two of the same kits , one in 20 and one in 16. This first one is going to get beaten up so I’m not too concerned about perfection and was willing to try something new on it to see how it turns out.

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Items for Sale/Wanted / Bob Roller Lock

« Last post by Carper on Today at 04:05:45 AM »

I want to buy a Bob Roller percussion lock . Used or unused . Right hand.  To be used with simple drum set up. Would pay up to 350.00.

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Gun Building / Re: Thoughts on French red for black walnut.

« Last post by Crow Choker on Today at 02:12:40 AM »

The walnut I applied the French to were not highly figured stocks, but what figure and grain was there it wasn't hidden by the French Red and can be seen. I see Brownells offers both just a French Red stain and one with a pore filler. Alot from what I've read over time many advise that walnut needs the pores filled by some means whether by using a filler or using successive coats of finish. Brownells still label it as 'Herters' but is offered and supplied by an outfit out of Missouri called Arts Gun Shop.

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Items for Sale/Wanted / Re: The Last of The Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper SC 2006*SOLD*

« Last post by Tecumseh on Today at 02:10:07 AM »

Sold to Ole442, Thanks

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Items for Sale/Wanted / Re: The Last of The Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper SC 2006

« Last post by ole442 on Today at 01:54:11 AM »

I'll take it! Payment sent!

Thanks
OLE442

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Gun Building / Re: Building 4 Bore Rifle #2

« Last post by Bill Raby on Today at 01:47:37 AM »

I need a lot more practice.

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Antique Gun Collecting / Re: Need help Identifying this pistol.

« Last post by JV Puleo on Today at 12:57:12 AM »

It could be Henry Thomas, a Birmingham gunmaker whose dates are appropriate. The real question in my mind are those proof marks which are supposed to be Tower Private Proofs but they don't look right. They look, in fact, like "fake" Tower proofs or that they were stamped with the dies sold by a well know supplier of black powder parts. The pistol looks good but the proofs are highly questionable. I suspect...and this is a guess, that's a better quality pistol made for export. Does it have a known provenance?

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Gun Building / Re: Building 4 Bore Rifle #2

« Last post by Craig Wilcox on Today at 12:35:46 AM »

Truly make me look forward to Saturdays!

You are coming along well with your engraving techniques.

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Items for Sale/Wanted / Re: Some Stocking Stuffers, Plus...

« Last post by jbigley on December 07, 2024, 11:40:03 PM »

George Washington knife is sold.
Thanks Wes.