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Re: Is this the wrong place to talk about getting a reproduction Baker Rifle?
Well Pics should appear, if they do they depict the four' dogged' locks of' English' lock The top is just a Wm the 111 Carbine that has a 'Dog' elsewise its ' French' internals. The brass plate is early English lock and has the spragg like' Dog'( actually the only half bent it has ). Whilst t... - 11 Replies
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Last post by GJames
April 18th, 2018, 11:38 pm
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Re: Is this the wrong place to talk about getting a reproduction Baker Rifle?
Dear Teddy dog What barrel maker TRS use I don't know but you can get any barrel you desire along with whatever pitch you fancy from a number of barrel makers such as Rice, Rayl,and . Getz and no doubt others however they run 200 $ or more, But so would the TRS supplier .Ive used Getz ... - 11 Replies
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Last post by GJames
April 18th, 2018, 11:38 pm
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Re: Is this the wrong place to talk about getting a reproduction Baker Rifle?
I saw Franklin Garys Baker it was impressive . The Volunteer Baker I made years ago was one in 72" or so we never got good shooting as I think we were using 3 drams and they want more powder. Lots of luck with your project .I still think a rifled Elliot would be just as serviceable . I m... - 11 Replies
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Last post by GJames
April 18th, 2018, 11:38 pm
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Re: Bohemian Jaeger Rifle
Dear Pukka Ime sure Markham and my self are in aggreance he clearly is aware of the abuse you mention '. Moderation in all things' is my maxim .But the intensive use at top International level goes beyound moderate use .Guns get thrashed to death by some Gong hunters that is undeniable ... - 30 Replies
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Last post by Pukka Bundook
April 19th, 2018, 2:47 pm
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Re: Bohemian Jaeger Rifle
Yes guns where made to shoot and shooting them occasionally is well enough in moderation. But to get that good for MLAIC type shooting you must of nessesity shoot a lot .Then( as any gun will wear) You might , Well are bordering against preservation .Guns survive by chance then some gong hunt... - 30 Replies
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Last post by Pukka Bundook
April 19th, 2018, 2:47 pm
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Re: Alberta shoot, 2018.
All Iooking good ,I should have a musket suitable for the opposition lots of tacks but Swedish 1848 original . Suppriseing what oddities reached the natives Regards Rudyard - 44 Replies
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Last post by Gary the Grouch
Yesterday, 6:33 pm
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Re: Another Pritchett journey
Well hopefully the pics will come up they are just the guns & related accoutrements .The poor but specific photo of Hoodoo Creek and the gun And axe Ive yet to locate but should have it and once again faded. Of me togged up for that long trip .The top rifle is the 451 I made up using a the... - 90 Replies
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Last post by heelerau
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Re: Another Pritchett journey
After the first "School of Musketry" we had in the high desert north of Apple Valley, CA, I was too tired to drive home after we packed everything up so I stayed one extra night alone (well, except for my old, blind, ferocious man-eating miniature dachshund). Not much after midnight, I woke up to t... - 90 Replies
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Last post by heelerau
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Re: Another Pritchett journey
Wow those are some lovely rifles! The winged bullet reminds me of ones Russian riflemen were using at Sevastopol. You are a better man than I, spending 12 days in the bush with naught but an old two groove rifle! I enjoy primitive camping myself, but I usually bring my beloved SMLE. Then again, in ... - 90 Replies
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Last post by heelerau
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Re: Another Pritchett journey
These four pics show the three-winged projectile rifle and the two-groove belted ball rifle. Made up from old parts. The barrels both rust streak externally but as often happens the bores survived in quite good state the 50 cal cost me 3 pounds, the Two grouve I traded for and the locks are ... - 90 Replies
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Last post by heelerau
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Re: Another Pritchett journey
Re Whitworth mould which should have its letter from the maker, Is I suppose quite possibly contageous in a way but a good way . Well at least as it speeds down range and you keep behind it . It came to me via a trade but I never used it , Though I do have a curious three winged projectile r... - 90 Replies
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Last post by heelerau
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Re: Another Pritchett journey
In India, the order to supply cartridges unlubricated to the sepoys actually came before the violent rebellion broke out. In a directive from January, 1857: “In order to remove the objection the sepoys may raise to the grease used for the cartridges of the rifled muskets, all cartridges are to be i... - 90 Replies
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Last post by heelerau
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Re: East India Company procured Ordnance P-53; End of the EIC
Yes, a very informative thread this! Rudyard, Very interesting on the stamps. John, A man after my own heart! If it can't be fixed, Fix it! In "general interest", I'd love to see your Sunbeam bike! Maybe post it as a double barrel to keep below the radar. :-) FWIW, if you had the hitch -hiking ab... - 51 Replies
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Last post by johnboy183
April 9th, 2018, 3:06 pm
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Re: Alberta shoot, 2018.
I'm guessing that the "X" locations on the map are our destinations . . . do you have actual street addresses for those of us who are dependent on electronic navigational equipment? Have suggested local accommodations been identified? My sleeping bag is rated to -40 (can't remember if that's faren... - 44 Replies
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Last post by Gary the Grouch
Yesterday, 6:33 pm
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Re: East India Company procured Ordnance P-53; End of the EIC
What interesting posts . I can only add that at that time Stamps were hand cut . So they can as they have to do vary a bit .So that varience between different contractors is not supriseing . I used to deal with a Stamp makers whos letter head stated ' Suppliers to HM War Department '. They ... - 51 Replies
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Last post by johnboy183
April 9th, 2018, 3:06 pm
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Re: Alberta shoot, 2018.
Dear Ruprecht Your evident knowledge of this campaine is impressive .I put forward the Shangani Patrol since it seemed small scale handy to set up . Ile let Pukka decide as your plan has merit and no less interesting . I intend to reach Pukka s mid week to help set up will you attend... - 44 Replies
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Last post by Gary the Grouch
Yesterday, 6:33 pm
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Re: Alberta shoot, 2018.
Since I brought it up I'll elaborate a bit- 2nd Afghan War. 1878-81. Main appeal I see is significant usage of both Snider and Martini on Anglo-Indian side and mix of various muzzleloaders (inc P53's) as well as Sniders, partly of local manufacture, by the Afghan regular and irregular forces. M... - 44 Replies
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Last post by Gary the Grouch
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Re: Possible Pre Baker german made rifle for Prince Eugene's rifle regement
Not relevant to the discussion but it is interesting how the cast brass trigger guard reflects the preceding practice of a folded sheet iron one. Similar artistic inertia is shown in a comparison between this rifle and the Baker which is clearly a German style rifle but can't help reflecting the ex... - 9 Replies
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Last post by Rudyard
April 4th, 2018, 8:07 pm
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Re: Possible Pre Baker german made rifle for Prince Eugene's rifle regement
Thank you Yulzari the pics are clearer ,I find if I put the curser thing off the edge it comes clearer anyway No idea how. Pukka My text does compare the rifle to the three depicted in De Witts book only he was speculating and the aprons on the three have a insized carved round them s... - 9 Replies
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Last post by Rudyard
April 4th, 2018, 8:07 pm
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Re: Pritchett and Minie comparison 150 yards
Rudyard, some Bienfang paper is currently on the way to you, should have it in the next several days. Cheers Gordon I have made the inner lineings , cast Pritchetts in the old mould but with a' Rob' type base and a bit longer . So need just to make a swage to get them to size . . I make cutt... - 35 Replies
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Last post by BobB
April 2nd, 2018, 10:47 am
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