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Contemporary Accoutrements / Re: Flat Horns

« Last post by aaronc on Today at 04:07:19 AM »

Aaronc, I really like the one with Lady Liberty or the Lehigh Lady on it. That is sweet.

Thanks, appreciate it. She is a unique image. I remember reading a discussion on here related to what her inspiration/origins were. Whatever it is I like it. Here's another and a few more I found. I've helped Bill flatten countless horns over the years.

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Contemporary Longrifle Collecting / Re: My New Allen Martin Schimmel

« Last post by Keith Zimmerman on Today at 03:33:09 AM »

I guess we will never know what it weighs loaded 

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Gun Building / Re: Miniature flintlocks

« Last post by Bob Gerard on Today at 03:13:56 AM »

I think a member here has if I remember correctly. Rich Pierce I believe?  It was absolutely beautiful.

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Black Powder Shooting / Re: percussion caps

« Last post by Bigmon on Today at 03:09:56 AM »

Just this day I saw #11 caps for salr at a Dunhams store for around $12 or $13 a tin if I remember correctly?  I do not recall the brand, but they had caps.

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Antique Gun Collecting / Re: Joseph Golcher Flintlock Lock

« Last post by JTR on Today at 02:50:23 AM »

So what web-site did you guys find these on?

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Contemporary Longrifle Collecting / Re: My New Allen Martin Schimmel

« Last post by Daniel Coats on Today at 01:56:14 AM »

Thanks for all of the interest including PMs about this rifle it truly is as nice as it looks.

Here's one more bit of information you may find interesting. The rifle weighs just under 6 lb 12 oz compare that to the average newborn baby born in the United States at 7 lb 6 oz!

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Antique Gun Collecting / Re: Joseph Golcher Flintlock Lock

« Last post by Eric Kettenburg on Today at 12:52:49 AM »

I bought a few other locks from the same collection.  I specifically told the seller, "This would be perfect for someone making a later TN rifle."

I would use it.  It was made to be used!  Use that sucker and put it to work!  It's been sleeping a long time, I think it's ready to wake up. 

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Antique Gun Collecting / Re: Why I love Auctions That List Guns by the Name on the Lock

« Last post by Eric Kettenburg on Today at 12:49:20 AM »

...most collectors see what they want to see.

I think I want that quote on a shirt!

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Antique Gun Collecting / Re: Why I love Auctions That List Guns by the Name on the Lock

« Last post by EC121 on Today at 12:07:05 AM »

That is one of the first things I teach anyone on my team that occasionally works with American muzzleloaders: look for a barrel signature rather than a lock marking.

You could also teach them what a swamped barrel looks like.  The details usually just give the barrel length.

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Contemporary Accoutrements / Re: Chad Matthews Knives / Sheaths by myself

« Last post by TDM on April 23, 2024, 11:37:42 PM »

Both of you did a great job!