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Black Powder Shooting / Re: 8 pt with the Bruton

« Last post by cordite on December 26, 2024, 07:34:25 AM »

Yes, nice to see one taken with a flintlock and no 4 wheeler in sight.

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Items for Sale/Wanted / Re: Ettore Russo Custom .54 Cal Flintlock Rifle

« Last post by Second-rate Marksman on December 26, 2024, 06:35:21 AM »

I would say that the lock on this rifle is a Davis Jaeger flintlock.  It is my opinion that both the sear screw and the sear spring screw have backed out and likely could use a tightening.

Thanks for chiming in here, Mr. Sapergia. I’ve checked, and both of the screws you’ve referenced are fully seated.

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Items for Sale/Wanted / Re: FS Caywood English .58 Rifle

« Last post by flathead1911 on December 26, 2024, 05:59:25 AM »

Greetings! I just made an account to inquire about this rifle (Ethan from I Love Muzzleloading linked to this on his Instagram). I'm a longtime shooter with a new interest in flintlock muzzleloaders and I've been looking for my first rifle. I will send you a PM.

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Items for Sale/Wanted / Re: Want to engage a rifle maker

« Last post by bama on December 26, 2024, 05:48:35 AM »

I will second Brian Barker for a builder for your rifle. I doubt anyone could do a better job on a rifle of that style, Brian is a top shelf rifle builder.

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Items for Sale/Wanted / Re: Want to engage a rifle maker

« Last post by B.Barker on December 26, 2024, 04:47:16 AM »

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Items for Sale/Wanted / Re: Want to engage a rifle maker

« Last post by whetrock on December 26, 2024, 04:20:08 AM »

Whetrock:  the lock on that rifle looks to me like a L & R John Bailes flintlock.

Yeah, they are quite similar. I've seen a couple of Bogle style rifles built around that L&R lock. I don't know anything about the quality, but I think it's a good-looking lock.

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Gun Building / Re: Finished Chambers Fowler

« Last post by Dan Herda on December 26, 2024, 03:55:18 AM »

Beautiful fowler, nice job.🎄

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Items for Sale/Wanted / Signed rifle for sale

« Last post by randy on December 26, 2024, 03:04:17 AM »

Stamped D DERR....full stock perccussion rifle...octagon barrel...39 inch barrell....50 percussion...brass tip...double set triggers...brass trigger guard...patch box design is pictured plate 192 in chandler book...never been cleaned...stock excellent condition....only alteration is a replaced nipple...FULL DISCLOSURE: I bought this rifle with the impression it was a Berks County made rifle many years ago but after joining this site it may be a rifle made in Centre County Pa.by Dan Derr....I'm sure you collectors will figure it out...my email is ramminretrievers@comcast.net, if you need more pictures let me know... $2500










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Black Powder Shooting / Re: Using Mink Oil as patch lubricant

« Last post by Leatherbark on December 26, 2024, 02:53:21 AM »

Ned Roberts spoke about how IIRC "moist" burning powders not needing to be swabbed between shots.  I guess a certain powder was more moist burning than others back then. Also, no swabbing was needed on damp days. But then again most of those shots in them there days were at 20, 30 and 40 rods distant.

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Items for Sale/Wanted / Re: Ettore Russo Custom .54 Cal Flintlock Rifle

« Last post by D. Taylor Sapergia on December 26, 2024, 02:49:46 AM »

I would say that the lock on this rifle is a Davis Jaeger flintlock.  It is my opinion that both the sear screw and the sear spring screw have backed out and likely could use a tightening.