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I have been looking for a flat base 25 cal mold for a 1/10 twist rifle 100-120 gr. Rcbs makes a 120 gr gc mold. I’m thinking of buying one and having it milled to remove the gas check. Just wondering...

Any one know if the lever spring for the later Sharps percussian carbines will work in an 1853 model ? Thanks in advance!

This is a prototype carbine built by Providence Tool Company in Plymouth, Wi.
I had talked to the owner about building a new carbine. It's in 50/70 with double set triggers. Nice solid carbine.We...

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Rifle has .359" at the lands and .365" groove diameter. I assume it's 36 cal. I bought some Hornady balls. They measure.350" diameter. With a patch they slide in easily. I always thought a patched...

I agree the stock being newer. The owner (age 71) says his father would shoot it when he was a kid. Part of a collection that includes a model of 1795 flintlock Springfield, Brown Bess, 1852 Cadet,...

Can anyone tell me what I have here and ballpark figure on what it's worth? I'm helping settle an estate and know nothing about muzzle loaders. Thanks in advance!

Thanks for the info. If I can get access to a machine shop soon enough I'll try to repair it.

My range session ended after seven rounds when the firing pin broke on my 1871 Springfield RB. Anyone have a source for a new one or ideas to repair the old one ?

Almost bought one. Saw it advertised online and ended up buying something else when I got to the dealer. It needed a little work and the ammunition looks to be tedious to make, but the cool factor is...

No markings, 14" long, just under 1/2" tube dia. Brass . Any guesses ?

It was a stuck case. Used Cerrosafe to get it out. Krag was sitting in a safe for over fifty years. Current owner never saw his father shoot it. Now we know why !

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I used Lee dies to full length resize some once fired 30/40 brass. The resized brass won't chamber . It sticks about 1/2" out. I think it's hitting on the shoulder. I cleaned the chamber, no luck....

Found a 1868 trapdoor with a 1869 date on the block. Sn is 700-ish. Looking at the muzzle it looks like the barrel has a liner, but I can't be sure. Bore looks very good and the price is right. Were...

yes It is.

Wrong handguard, pitted, reblued......bought it anyway. El Salvador rolling block.
Surprisingly the bore is very good.

I'm helping an older gent sell his collection. One item is a Colt Bisley. I'm trying to determine if the barrel is a replacement. There are no Bisley markings on the barrel, just the one line address...

Actually found a box of 218 Bee and fired twenty rounds today in the cold and wind. Photo below is a fired case next to the Bee and casting.160669

I'm trying to get one case locally to fireform this weekend. 218 bee not exactly the most popular cartridge around here.

I'm thinking the same thing, firing 218 bee cases. Rifle was advertised as a 22 hornet. It's a much modified Stevens with a 44 1/2 action. Got it for less than the action is worth so no regrets...

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Picked up a new/used rifle of unknown caliber. My measurements of the rim, length, and base of the chamber tell me it's a 218 bee or a variation . Below is the best of several attempts to chamber...

Used it for the first time today. First attempt I followed directions. Waited thirty minutes and attempted to tap out the casting. No way that sucker was going to come out ! Tough stuff when it's...

I found several sites online and used the information to determine that it has an authentic carbine stock, rear sight, trigger guard, and barrel. Most important to me is how it shoots ! I'm going to...