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Azarcher
Arizona Survivor
Joined: 22 May 2007
Posts: 540
Location: Chandler, Arizona |
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Yeah I know I'm weak. I couldn't decide if I liked the 1860 Model Army .44 or the 1851 Confederate Navy .44.... so I bought one of each. 
1860 Model Army
1851 Confederate Navy
Now I just have to go make some smoke tomorrow. 
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turd
Cook Islands Survivor
Joined: 06 Mar 2007
Posts: 1990
Location: Saskatchewan, Canada |
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mario
Survival Enthusiast
Joined: 17 Dec 2008
Posts: 25
Location: Central New York State |
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I shoot flintlock, smoothbore gun exclusively. Me testing out my new one this fall:
Mario
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| Wed Dec 17, 2008 4:32 pm |
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Survivor Kid 909
Cook Islands Survivor
Joined: 23 Sep 2006
Posts: 1977
Location: Iowa |
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Ah, you appear to be a historical reinactor also! Civil war or Fur trade??
Good to have you here Mario!
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linsleyk
Cook Islands Survivor
Joined: 03 Sep 2007
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Location: Washington |
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I thought revolutionary war. nice gun there I love old guns. and welcome. 
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| Wed Dec 17, 2008 5:44 pm |
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Drummer Dave
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Hey Mario, Great first post. Great pic as well. Good to see ya enjoying the forum
Is that a restored flintlock or reproduction ? really nice, i like the old school long arms. Cheers
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mario
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Joined: 17 Dec 2008
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Location: Central New York State |
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That is my Revolutionary War outfit. I am a commander for Brant's Volunteers (website in my sig line).
I also do F&I War as a French Marine.
That is a repro gun that I ordered partially done and did the finish work myself. It is my interpretation of a Trade Gun for the Mohawk Valley of NY in the 1770s. It's got a 46" barrel in 20 ga/ .62 caliber.
I do quite a bit of 18th century skills/fieldwork if anyone's interested.
Mario
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Mystik Spiral
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Joined: 25 Mar 2007
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Location: Tinker AFB, OK |
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I knew a police officer that loved collecting old guns. I held one of his guns with an octagonal barrel. It was really heavy but really steady and I liked it.
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Drummer Dave
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Joined: 22 Sep 2006
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Location: B.C West Coast, Canada |
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Great stuff Mario, how long have you been taking part in the Revolutionary & F&I War stuff.
Thats great you got to work on the rifle your self to finish it, looks good.
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| Wed Dec 17, 2008 9:29 pm |
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Survivor Kid 909
Cook Islands Survivor
Joined: 23 Sep 2006
Posts: 1977
Location: Iowa |
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Great stuff Mario, I'm a Buckskinner round here, I don't get out to many events, but the ones I do are great!
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flashlightfreak9
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Joined: 22 Apr 2007
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Nice gun, Mario.
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We sure are!
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mario
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Joined: 17 Dec 2008
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Location: Central New York State |
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These are some pics of my last trip into the Adirondack mountains of NY.
4man (+1 tough woman) shelter, with a fireplace:
Me making supper (I'm the retired Chef, so I got volun-chosen for mess duty...)
If anyone is kinda local, I may be going out in the field for MLK weekend.
Mario
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Daffy
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I know nothing of blackpowder/muzzle loaders, however I have a friend from ottawa who is a wealth of knowledge on them and is also a re-inactor (I will find out the details next time i talk to him to let you now if you are interested). I wish i knew more about the old guns...
Oh yeah! Welcome to the site too.
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mario
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| | I know nothing of blackpowder/muzzle loaders, however I have a friend from ottawa who is a wealth of knowledge on them and is also a re-inactor (I will find out the details next time i talk to him to let you now if you are interested). |
Sure. Being a Loyalist re-enactor, I work with folks out that way.
Mario
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linsleyk
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Joined: 03 Sep 2007
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wow those are cool pictures. I watch shows mostly History channel about old guns, I don't have any guns, just starting to warm up toward them. but anyway it looks like allot of work, you get one shot then you have to load and stuff how long does that take anyway, I mean you can get shot before you have a chance to reload, so I am guessing you have to time it just right.
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mario
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| | but anyway it looks like allot of work, you get one shot then you have to load and stuff how long does that take anyway, |
Using a paper cartridge (like the 18th century soldier did), I can fire 2-4 shots a minute depending on how up on practice I am. 2-3/Minute using a powderhorn and measure.
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That's what bayonets, swords and tomahawks are for... 
Much fun...
Mario
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| Thu Dec 18, 2008 5:33 pm |
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flashlightfreak9
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| | That's what bayonets, swords and tomahawks are for...
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Got that right.
It's great to have new people like you. We're a pretty diverse bunch, but we all have common ground. Being outdoors. It's nice to have new members and get another shake on things. Learn new stuff, meet new people.
You found the right place. Once again, welcome.
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| Fri Dec 19, 2008 12:09 pm |
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linsleyk
Cook Islands Survivor
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Location: Washington |
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thanks Mario I get it now. 2 to3 shots a minute is great not that I am a expert or anything. I agree with what flashlightfreak said it good to have you here. I already learned from you.
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| Fri Dec 19, 2008 6:22 pm |
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mario
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Joined: 17 Dec 2008
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Location: Central New York State |
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| | thanks Mario I get it now. 2 to3 shots a minute is great not that I am a expert or anything. I agree with what flashlightfreak said it good to have you here. I already learned from you. |
No problem, and thanks. It's nice to see you guys are interested in my silliness...
Mario
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BushRat
Saugeen Survivor
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Location: Toronto |
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| | | | thanks Mario I get it now. 2 to3 shots a minute is great not that I am a expert or anything. I agree with what flashlightfreak said it good to have you here. I already learned from you. |
No problem, and thanks. It's nice to see you guys are interested in my silliness...
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Hey, we're interested in all kinds of silliness. Welcome aboard, Mario.
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