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Antique Gun Collecting / Re: Clauss/Klaus/Clause

« Last post by Buck on Today at 02:41:07 AM »

Eric,

The 1794 rifle is pictured in one of the KRA books as well. I almost bought that from Dick, it’s a good gun. Keep it coming always interesting.

Noel

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Contemporary Accoutrements / Re: Gentlemans Folding Knife

« Last post by homerifle on Today at 02:40:38 AM »

I got to pick it up today and look it over. Wow what a beauty! Great work by both you guys.

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Antique Gun Collecting / Re: Take a look at this rifle and let me know everything you can tell me about it.

« Last post by Ichinotani on Today at 01:26:32 AM »

I have a rifle by J.B. Mckean. from mercer,pa. He died in rouseville, Venango Co Pa

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Items for Sale/Wanted / Re: Jim Parker Lancaster Rifle for Sale

« Last post by Keith Zimmerman on Today at 12:47:58 AM »

Will this rifle be at Kemptons Gun Faire?

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Gun Building / Re: Acraglass relaeas agent???

« Last post by Gtrubicon on Today at 12:44:36 AM »

I like to pull the parts at the 5-7 hour time frame. Once the acriglass has gelled but not fully cured. I haven’t had any problems doing so.

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Antique Accoutrements / Re: Enigmatic Horn Object

« Last post by Pro Libertate on Today at 12:40:39 AM »

Thanks for chiming in, everyone. I think the fabric is a velvet/velour. I believe that the exposed portion has simply deteriorated by being exposed to the elements and/or insects, whereas the inner portion was relatively protected inside the horn.

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Antique Gun Collecting / Southewestern Virginia Squirrel Rifles

« Last post by Carper on Today at 12:39:58 AM »

These rifles were made by my family in what is now Raleigh Co.WV. Likely 1850 ish to 1880’s.  Look at the lock molding . Or more important the lack of It.  The rear and lower edges at the lock just smoothly taper into the overall stock geometry. A smooth transition line  all the way to the but plate. So instead of a wide butt tapering out up the stock the plate is the narrowest part of the Butt stock.  It’s actually pretty fetching.  I wonder if some of you , who are familiar with the various schools , could tell me where they might have seen this geometry on a particular older school of rifles.  I’d be surprised if they came up with this but it’s different than about all other western Virginia makers that I have had a chance to hold.

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Gun Building / Re: L&R lock replacement

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

You asked so here it is. RUN an let it be someone else's problem an find you a gun with a Chambers lock on it.

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Antique Accoutrements / Re: Enigmatic Horn Object

« Last post by rich pierce on Today at 12:29:23 AM »

For crickets for bait?

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Antique Accoutrements / Re: Enigmatic Horn Object

« Last post by BOB HILL on Today at 12:04:57 AM »

Pin vision was my first thought too. Is the blue just faded from exposure? Looks like indigo blue.
Bob