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Offline Dave B

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Schools for making BP firearms
« on: June 09, 2008, 05:13:19 PM »
Are any of you aware of classes being offered to teach rifle building other than those of Connor Prairie and Bowling green KY? A fellow ask this question on the ALR.com site and he is not too far from Me in WA and was hoping to help him in his quest.
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Re: Schools for making BP firearms
« Reply #1 on: June 10, 2008, 12:53:54 AM »
I'd ask Ron Scott, Dave.
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Re: Schools for making BP firearms
« Reply #2 on: June 10, 2008, 06:00:13 AM »
I'd ask Ron Scott, Dave.

Or how about Tom, Dick or Harry!

Offline Acer Saccharum

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Re: Schools for making BP firearms
« Reply #3 on: June 10, 2008, 02:59:37 PM »
Is this the Appleton Estate talking?

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I just made that up.

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Re: Schools for making BP firearms
« Reply #4 on: June 30, 2008, 04:19:41 PM »
Here is a class that was offered in Virginia.  I think they have done this course in prior years so maybe they've got it on the schedule again.

http://www.ext.vt.edu/resources/4h/holiday/flintlockrifle.html

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Re: Schools for making BP firearms
« Reply #5 on: July 01, 2008, 03:35:24 AM »
Does Log Cabin Shop in Lodi, Ohio still offer classes?

Offline Gene Carrell

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Re: Schools for making BP firearms
« Reply #6 on: July 05, 2008, 03:43:17 PM »
I believe that classes are still offered out at Trinidad, CO.
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Offline David Rase

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Re: Schools for making BP firearms
« Reply #7 on: July 05, 2008, 05:51:41 PM »
Dave,  There are two Guilds in the northwest that are having events in August.  On August 1-3 the Montana Historical Gunmakers Guild is holding their 2008 event in Bozeman, Montana.  On August 22, 23 and 24 George Suiter will be our guest speaker at the Washington Historical Gunmakers Guild in Little Rock, Washington.  Both guilds are offering hands on classes as well as seminars on various aspects of muzzleloading gunmaking.  I have information available for both events, if anyone is interested.  I will be presenting at the Washington event but between attending Dixon's and Hefley Creek this year, Montana is going to be too much unless I can get a car pool together.
DMR 

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Re: Schools for making BP firearms
« Reply #8 on: July 06, 2008, 02:27:32 AM »
What Dave said,  In addition I know Brad Emig gives occasional gunbuilding workshops, but he is in Pennsylvania.  I am going to Conner Prairie this year with my wife. 


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