Tools for Cutting Mouldings
February 24, 2016
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On many longrifles, there are mouldings along the forearm (usually the upper forearm) and along toe of the buttstock. Most often these are simple raised
Mark Elliott
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Wallace Gusler Muzzle Blasts Articles
February 10, 2016
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Below is a list of the Muzzle Blasts articles by or about Wallace Gusler. Wallace Gusler is one of the foremost experts on southern longrifles,
Firearms Photography 101
January 26, 2016
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As I am only able to do a few photography shoots a years, at best, I thought that I would share what I have learned
18th Century Bow Drills for Drilling Retaining Pins in Gunstocks
December 2, 2015
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I was getting ready to install pins in my most recent rifle and wondered how would this have been done in the 18th century. I
Appraising Antique Firearms
June 29, 2015
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I get lots of requests for appraisals on antique rifles. Consequently, I felt I should make a general blog and FAQ post on the subject.
18th Century Gunsmithing Tools, Metal Cutting Brace Bits
June 20, 2015
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Below are a couple of metal cutting drill bits for a brace, and the holes they bored in a 1/8″ thick brass plate. Also shown
18th Century Gunsmithing Tools, Screw Plate & Circle Cutter
June 15, 2015
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I just added a few more 18th century gunsmithing tools to my tool kit. One is a pristine early screw plate, probably from the late
The Best Cleaner/Degreaser
May 24, 2015
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A lot of you probably already know this, but I thought that I would repeat the information for the un-informed. Dawn® dishwashing detergent is the
18th Century Style Mens’ Pocketbook
May 5, 2015
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Not too long ago, my osteopath told me I needed to take my overstuffed wallet out of my back pocket and ditch it. It was
Rifle Sight Height Calculator
April 23, 2014
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Rifle Sight Background The traditional muzzleloading rifle has fixed, open, metal sights. This means that you have to select an initial height for both the