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Anybody have the 5th Edition of this book? Can you post a readable image of the page that says the 1871 was used by the Volksturm in WW II? I'm trying to figure out if that old BPCR was used in WW II.

when he used the term, "needle gun?" He also distinguishes long range guns (buffalo hunters guns) and Winchesters (lever actions and rimfire which he had for a while - 1866), Spencer, and I know about the Dreyse Needle Gun used by the Prussian Army but what did he mean by that term? The Dreyse...

Here is a neat 50 min video on Joseph Manton and his guns. Two things I enjoyed were the modern smiths fabricating modern guns and the Manton improvements one of which shortened (or lowered) the sidewall where the touch hole is for shorter distance to the powder (and thus faster ignition). I was...

Woodbury School Master Gunmaker and former marine Hershel House, 82, passed away last night. Hershel was largely self taught and studied longrifles of all makes but his favorite was the iron mounted Southern rifle. He took it to another level and added engraving, dual patchboxes and other...

What a public service. The testers packed the barrel with 1100-1200 grains of 4F with 3 round balls and it's no surprise what happens. The stock breaks, bulge in barrel and muzzle ruined.

Editor John Buol just informed me that American Gunsmith Is folding and their March 2024 issue will be the last one. He'll look into a thumbdrive of past issues. My article on duffel cut repair was printed in the Jan 2024 issue so that's four to my credit. So much for finishing an article on...

Are they wood or plastic stock?

Remington is closing its iconic plant and moving its operation to Georgia. I've been to that plant several times. link

"Remote operated blunderbuss on a swivel spike set into the ground to deter poachers. Tripwires attached to three rings in the mount swing the muzzle in the direction of the pull and activate the trigger." https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O98074/poachers-gun-trap-gun-unknown/ Looks easy...

Here's a fun 1948 Army Training film (18 min) on interior, exterior and terminal ballistics. Check out the huge computer around the 11:55 min mark. Our cell phones have more computing power.

I learned of this gun while researching for the firs tbook and contacted the Royal Armouries whose staff confessed at that tyme that they knew nothing about the action. Well, they've corrected that deficiency and here's their video on the Belton Repeating rifle that was offered to the American...

Inline in a sense that the percussion cap was behind the powder charge the Colt revolver?

I bought a single ball 40 cal RB Pedersoli mold. Will a large Lyman handle fit it?

I want to sculpt a beavertail or finial on the stock where the shadowline of the lock is. Am I correct in thinking that the wrist tapers down with the beavertail? If you have one, please post a picture at a 3/4 angle view of the beavertail. Thanks.

Do you know whether it has a Nock Patented Chamber? What caliber ramrod fits into the chamber? https://www.pinterest.nz/pin/789044797184589408/

Friday night was lecture and discussion. Saturday was the range day. My students had taken muzzle loading rifle already and so the only difference is a shorter barrel that is easier to clean. We shot single shot percussion and flintlock. We primed with 2F (all we had) and there were some...

AKA possibles bags. I made a gussetted bag for my brother with a 1 1/4" shoulder strap. What shocked me is that an entire 4 oz bottle of dye was used to dye it. What are your experiences?

Today I learned the Goex's Old Eynsford label has 1.5 F black powder. It's supposed to be for black powder cartridge rifles. https://goexpowder.com/olde-eynsford-1-5-f/ Can anyone please explain non-Eynsford cartridge powder. Where does in fall in the F scale?

Anybody ever do acid etching? If so, please share your experience.

Hey Rifles of White Death fans. If that title left you screaming for more on Finnish Mosins, there's a new book on the Finnish Mosin - Finnish Mosin-Nagant: Three Line Rifles to Ukka Pekka. From the preview it appears very scholary and thorough. BTW, I kick myself in the arse for not buying...