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Bainter1212
08-03-2017, 7:20 PM
Like.....too long to fit on the bench?

I picked up this Pedersoli Pennsylvania rifle in .45.caliber for cheap awhile back. Got to replace the frizzen, clean it up and will be shooting it this weekend.

Range report to follow!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170804/4a49064791ee05bc4cea524ee5f3020b.jpg

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SamGoldstein
08-03-2017, 7:25 PM
Like.....too long to fit on the bench?

I picked up this Pedersoli Pennsylvania rifle in .45.caliber for cheap awhile back. Got to replace the frizzen, clean it up and will be shooting it this weekend.

Range report to follow!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170804/4a49064791ee05bc4cea524ee5f3020b.jpg

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Is that a harbor freight work bench?
marksmandowntown
08-03-2017, 7:25 PM
That looks like a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing.
Bainter1212
08-03-2017, 7:26 PM
Is that a harbor freight work bench?Yes

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AlienHobo
08-03-2017, 8:05 PM
Nice! I was looking at those last week. Need to save a few more pennies, though.

Looking forward to the range report.
M1NM
08-03-2017, 9:12 PM
Keep me in mind when you get tired of it.:oji:
doggie
08-03-2017, 9:19 PM
No, just the opposite.
Bainter1212
08-03-2017, 9:42 PM
Welp.....I got it all back together and installed the new frizzen......and it doesn't fit quite right. It needs fitting. Argh.....are all the Italian repro stuff like this?

No range report this weekend.

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SamGoldstein
08-04-2017, 8:37 AM
Yes

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Do you recommend it? Is it sturdy?
Bainter1212
08-04-2017, 8:39 AM
Do you recommend it? Is it sturdy?Yes. Had it for several years now, very sturdy.

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omega
08-04-2017, 11:18 AM
now I know why the native americans called it a "fire stick"

it looks like a long stick and it fires a projectile = "fire stick"


Muskets and Rifles - Native American Indians & Muskets

Muskets and Rifles were brought to North America by the Europeans. The first types of firearms seen by the Native Americans were the muskets. Flintlock muskets were muzzle loaders having a flintlock type of gunlock that had flint embedded in the hammer. The flint made a spark that ignited the charge.

The noise and the total unfamiliarity of muskets must have put fear into the Native Indians by the sheer threat of such a weapon and those that possessed this type of firearm. The Native Americans called the gun a fire stick.

However, muskets were not very accurate. Muskets were designed to fire in volley and by this method could destroy a group of attacking individuals. But in North America the Native American Indian tribes fought as individuals and not as a force so muskets were not very effective against Native Americans. Native Americans in Nebraska did find use of the muskets. The first muskets used were lightweight, smoothbore, French flintlock muskets. Some were used by the Pawnee and Otoe tribes against the Spanish Villasur expedition of 1720. By the end of the 1700s the British Norwest muskets were acquired by Indians.
81turbota
08-04-2017, 11:48 AM
Awesome! It's good to have some of these long guns in case you need to pole vault or have a substitute flagpole.

That one looks nice!
M1NM
08-04-2017, 12:00 PM
We tend to think of flintlocks but they were introduced to matchlock guns in the early 1600s. They were in use up until around 1720. In Colonial Williamsburg they give demonstrations of firing one. What a PITA.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matchlock
Bainter1212
08-04-2017, 12:10 PM
On a side note - anybody know a good gunsmith who can heat treat and fit a frizzen?

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rmnc3r
08-04-2017, 1:52 PM
Frizzen fitting service PM sent
Paul_R
08-05-2017, 5:43 AM
To answer the OP, Yes. Yes I do.

Here's my new custom .40

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h312/pjriss/20170723_081147.jpg

Green Mountain barrel, Siler lock and double set triggers. All steel. Notice how the lock is on the correct side? Custom baby! :D
rmnc3r
08-05-2017, 9:12 AM
Nice looking Southern Mountain Riflegun, Mr Paul R
It's Interesting that you can shoot it upside down...
but being Per'cussed, I guess you don't gotta worry 'bout yer priming powder falling out.
Bainter1212
08-05-2017, 1:05 PM
To answer the OP, Yes. Yes I do.

Here's my new custom .40

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h312/pjriss/20170723_081147.jpg

Green Mountain barrel, Siler lock and double set triggers. All steel. Notice how the lock is on the correct side? Custom baby! :DOh that is very nice. Perfect caliber too. Would love to see a range report.

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CSACANNONEER
08-05-2017, 1:15 PM
To answer the OP, Yes. Yes I do.

Here's my new custom .40

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h312/pjriss/20170723_081147.jpg

Green Mountain barrel, Siler lock and double set triggers. All steel. Notice how the lock is on the correct side? Custom baby! :D

I've wanted a LHed .36 or .32 cal flinter for years but, I've been too cheep to have one custom made. Did you make that one yourself or have it made? How much do you have into it?
Paul_R
08-05-2017, 6:19 PM
It's a custom but I have to confess it wasn't made for me, I think it's a lot older than it looks. I got lucky at an estate sale for $700. Made by Tom Faux it's in excellent shape. It's exactly the specs I would order. Being left handed is expensive when it comes to traditional muzzleloaders.