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Gun Building / Re: Long time project

« Last post by JH Ehlers on Today at 12:18:03 AM »

Thank you Jeff.
James, I had a look, and the butt plate was the french type c.
Did some experimenting with frizzen and barrel decoration today.
Hope I live long enough to finish this!

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Gun Building / Re: Lock mortise question

« Last post by john bohan on Today at 12:13:18 AM »

The Grumpy gunsmith has a good video on you tube for inletting locks.

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Items for Sale/Wanted / WANTED- Pedersoli Mortimer Flintlock Rifle Target Model

« Last post by HBCman on March 20, 2023, 11:59:20 PM »

The Mortimer Target model has the creedmoor tang sight.
Up to $1175 for one in excellent condition.

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Items for Sale/Wanted / Re: FS Turkey Pot Call

« Last post by Marcruger on March 20, 2023, 11:51:34 PM »

I've had one of these in my hand.  They sound amazing, and the craftsmanship is super.

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Gun Building / Re: Are you comfortable or reluctant to post your builds?

« Last post by Marcruger on March 20, 2023, 11:50:14 PM »

"I Don't post  ( Can't take photos)
One of my rifles in for sale section. Built in 1984 from a blank from U.P. Mich.
Was the 9 th rifle I built & engraved.
Gus D."

I have seen Gus' work at CLA.   Very beautiful, accomplished work. 

Gus, if you can send me photos, I can adjust them and post them for you if you like. 

God Bless, and best wishes,   Marc

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Black Powder Shooting / Re: March Postal Match

« Last post by JBJ on March 20, 2023, 11:45:52 PM »

Tayl;or,
I make your score to be 43. A couple were real squeakers. Well done - you are in second place at this point! Hope you guys will get out again before the month gets away from us.

J.B.

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Items for Sale/Wanted / Re: Tennessee Southern Mt Flintlock Rifle Parts Set, L&R, Green Mt, CM3 Maple Stock

« Last post by AZ Muzzleloaders on March 20, 2023, 11:34:55 PM »

Stock has been lightly wetted to show the curl in the stock.  There is visible masking tape residue on the butt stock.






















pic uploader

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Items for Sale/Wanted / Tennessee Southern Mt Flintlock Rifle Parts Set, L&R, Green Mt, CM3 Maple Stock

« Last post by AZ Muzzleloaders on March 20, 2023, 11:33:05 PM »

Tennessee Southern Mt Flintlock Rifle Parts Set, L&R, Green Mt, CM3 Maple Stock.  50 caliber Green Mountain barrel is 15/16" x 42".   Iron furniture.   Lollipop tang.  L&R flintlock lock.  13 3/4" length of trigger pull on double set, double action triggers.  4 1/4" drop at the heel.  Stock is pre carved and will need final inletting.  Stock is marked 15/16 and "4" on the nose.  Don't know if the 4 is for CM4.  I would grade this stock at least a CM3 if not CM4.  The toe is chipped, but it should disappear when the butt plate and toe plate are installed.   Everything you need except a few screws for the toe plate and butt plate, and pins for the thimbles.  $1000 plus actual shipping.
Thanks,
Dave

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Gun Building / Re: Lock mortise question

« Last post by Jim Kibler on March 20, 2023, 11:29:18 PM »

What Mike said.  I don't think it's a good idea to polish any metal parts until assembly is complete and the stock is fully shaped etc.  I see some people wanting to do this early and it can only cause more work.

Jim

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Items for Sale/Wanted / Re: WANTED: Fowler front sight

« Last post by DanL on March 20, 2023, 11:19:56 PM »

I talked with Mr. Hallenbaugh. He does have this front sight. I put my order in.

Thanks again,
Dan