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This is a recent acquisition, a Greener G.P. single barrel 12g shotgun, Martini Action. It dates from about 1976 and is in mint condition. It was manufactured when Webley & Scott owned Greeners. Having checked the length of pull, it was necessary to lengthen...

When was the first O/U made and by whom? It's been bugging me all week and I can't find an answer!

I have just been given these along with some lead for casting my .457 balls. Anyone have any comments / info that would be of interest? I am sure that I have titled the first 2 correctly but the rest seem to me to be for adding the final card wad and rolling the end of the cartridges.

Can anyone point me in the direction of information on modern produced muzzle loading SHOTGUNS that would be good for clay shooting? Also loads etc., Here in France there are no local clubs catering for modern clay shooting but on in Bordeaux has a BP set up which I am trying to find out more...

Can anyone tell me when the first Blank Ammo was made/used. I am talking cartridges here not front stuffers!

I just finished stripping and oiling/waxing the stock of a 1941 Mauser K98k which I bought a couple of months ago. The sling is a repro for the moment and I am waiting for a cleaning rod. The rifle is a Russian Capture I believe and I stripped the grotty varnish then sanded and oiled the wood...

What should the wood finish be for my K98k? At the moment it is a poor quality varnish which I think is recent because it is so bright. I was thinking of removing it, cleaning and un-dinging the wood then oiling it with linseed but I would like originality if possible so what should...

Initially a general question. I currently use FFFg in my Remington 1858, normal load being 28.5 grains. A friend of mine has discovered a tin of what he calls 'priming powder' and is offering it to me as he no longer has a flinter to use it in. Is there a SAFE way to mix the 2 together so...

My pal at the club who has a David Pedersoli .36 Mang in Graz brought it along today and we spent the morning shooting it and my Rem. It is a beautiful weapon and very accurate. 9's & 10's at 25 mtrs - no problem. I didn't know he was bringing it so I did not have my camera and the little Fuji I...

Yes, it's that magical time of the year again when the Darwin Awards are bestowed, honouring the least-evolved among us. Here then, are the glorious winners: 1. THE WINNER: When his 38-caliber revolver failed to fire at his intended victim during a hold-up in Long Beach , California ...

Here is a good idea!

When I got back from the range recently and started to clean my 58 I got to thinking about scrubbing the nipples. I have been holding each one in my thumb and forefinger and scrubbing it with a hard bristle brush. Knackering the skin after the first 3!! Well here is an answer. Won't rust...

Just poped over from the Black Powder Forum with a question. One of my friends at the local club told me today about an Australian 'copy' of a No4 SMLE being made today. Although a bit vague he said that it was using Winchester .307 ammo and an M14 mag. Furniture is made of teak (?). Anyone...

OK guys, a couple of words of advice about taking pics of your piece. 1) Don't photograph it on a polished or shiny surface. Do it on a carpet, towel or better still a white sheet so that the flash does not reflect into the lens and under expose the shot. 2) If you want a close up make sure...

Having now got to the point of regularly shooting my Pietta 58 New Model Army I think the one thing that is holding me back from good scores is the fact the I can only hold it with the first 3 fingers of my right hand. My little finger curles up underneath the grip. ( I used to be called 'spade...

I know I have asked this one before but I can't find the thread ( story of my life!!!) Can ANYONE give me any web sites that explain how to cast your own BALLS step by step, sortr of an idiots guide and describe the kit that is needed to do it. :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused...

I bought a hat with a solar powered fan last year and I thought it would be great for those who need a regular BP fix! I got Mark, who is currently staying in our Gite with his wife, to 'model' for me. Next best thing to bottling it!! Duncan :evil: :evil: :evil:

Any ideas? A friend of mine who lives in the UK has written asking if I know anyone who might be able to help him identify a pistol that he owns. Poor old Bill is getting on and both he and his wife suffer from arthritis. He is not of the digital age so I cant ask him to e.mail me a...

Somewhere, in the distant past, I seem to remember seeing a link to a club for Remington BP owners. Can anyone let me have it and if there are any members of it here , is it worth joining? Thanks Duncan

It struck, me while reading about unloading a C&B revolver, that there may well be many special tools that members have developed over the years they have been shooting BP that may be of interest / help to other shooters. The single most useful tool that I have is my pair of stainless steel...