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Offline Al22300

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Brass furniture for RCA No. 79?
« on: July 06, 2020, 12:01:46 AM »
I am looking for a high quality set of brass furniture for rifle No. 79 depicted in RCA Volume I. If anyone has any info I would appreciate it. Also, any thoughts on the patchbox? There is some speculation that it may not have been installed by Haines.
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Offline Mike Brooks

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Re: RCA No. 79
« Reply #1 on: July 06, 2020, 12:11:17 AM »
What is considered high quality?
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Re: RCA No. 79
« Reply #2 on: July 06, 2020, 12:14:29 AM »
Quote from: Mike Brooks on July 06, 2020, 12:11:17 AM
What is considered high quality?

Soft yellow brass with enough bulk to allow some file work.
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Offline alacran

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Re: Brass furniture for RCA No. 79?
« Reply #3 on: July 06, 2020, 03:37:36 PM »
I have a beautiful piece of curly maple with tight curl like in RCA 79. The late Mr. Shumway's speculation that that the rifle was built by Haines without a box makes sense to me. I don't like patch boxes, I think they are gaudy and serve a dubious purpose. Why cover up a gorgeous piece of wood. I too am thinking of making an interpretation of RCA 79. If I do I will go along with Mr. Shumway's speculation and omit the box.
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Offline Mike Brooks

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Re: Brass furniture for RCA No. 79?
« Reply #4 on: July 06, 2020, 11:28:40 PM »
Larry Zornes sells that furniture.
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Offline Al22300

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Re: Brass furniture for RCA No. 79?
« Reply #5 on: July 07, 2020, 12:06:08 AM »
Quote from: Mike Brooks on July 06, 2020, 11:28:40 PM
Larry Zornes sells that furniture.

Through Muzzleloader Builders Supply? Mike, if you have an opinion on the patchbox I would like to hear it. Thanks
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Offline Al22300

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Re: Brass furniture for RCA No. 79?
« Reply #6 on: July 07, 2020, 12:34:48 AM »
Quote from: alacran on July 06, 2020, 03:37:36 PM
I have a beautiful piece of curly maple with tight curl like in RCA 79. The late Mr. Shumway's speculation that that the rifle was built by Haines without a box makes sense to me. I don't like patch boxes, I think they are gaudy and serve a dubious purpose. Why cover up a gorgeous piece of wood. I too am thinking of making an interpretation of RCA 79. If I do I will go along with Mr. Shumway's speculation and omit the box.

If you ever build the rifle I would love to see it. Thanks for your input.
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Offline Mike Brooks

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Re: Brass furniture for RCA No. 79?
« Reply #7 on: July 07, 2020, 01:05:28 AM »
Quote from: Al22300 on July 07, 2020, 12:06:08 AM
Quote from: Mike Brooks on July 06, 2020, 11:28:40 PM
Larry Zornes sells that furniture.

Through Muzzleloader Builders Supply? Mike, if you have an opinion on the patchbox I would like to hear it. Thanks
He doesn't have an internet presence. You have to call him on the phone. I don't have any idea of what his # is.  I have no opinion on the PB, I have never had the gun in hand.
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Re: Brass furniture for RCA No. 79?
« Reply #8 on: July 07, 2020, 01:14:49 AM »
Larry Zornes 740-286-2743. Also has other items, locks and hardware.
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Offline Al22300

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Re: Brass furniture for RCA No. 79?
« Reply #9 on: July 07, 2020, 01:31:13 AM »
Quote from: sqrldog on July 07, 2020, 01:14:49 AM
Larry Zornes 740-286-2743. Also has other items, locks and hardware.

Appreciate it!
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