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3. Echoes Beneath the Stone

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by jcastaway » Sat Feb 22, 2025 5:58 am » in The Legend » The Unveiling of Legends

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3.1 Cinnamon and Cellar Doors

John wrestled with puzzles in his sleep, twisting until dawn—a habit V loathed. This morning, he was alone, sprawled across a sagging twin bed in the farmhouse attic. A sharp gasp woke him, breath catching as if his mind had...

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3.3 The Vault of Legends

Cecelia’s steps creaked down, keys jangling. “Bro, what’s Waffles on about?” John spun, beam jittering. “Sis, here.” He pointed to the mark, Waffles nosing it. “It’s hollow—I heard it.”

Her eyes lit up, skepticism gone. “No way. My idea to push you paid off?” She rolled...

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Open Bounty - 1852 US Indian Contract Rotating Drum Rifle

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by jcastaway » Fri Feb 21, 2025 4:00 am » in Research Bounty Program » Open Bounties

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Hold onto your hats, history buffs and firearm fanatics-prepare to be dazzled by the wild tale of a mid-19th-century treasure we encountered: a .36 caliber percussion-cap rifle with a mind-bending rotating drum breech mechanism, likely forged around...

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Unknown - 1852 US Indian Contract Rotating Drum Breech-loading Percussion Rifle

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by jcastaway » Wed Feb 19, 2025 5:52 am » in Firearm Identification & Reconditioning » Percussion Cap Firearms

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Gazing at the walls lined with an eclectic array of #JCastaway firearms, I felt overwhelmed—where do I even begin? My knowledge of these weapons isn’t extensive, so I gravitated toward one that stood out, distinct from the familiar flintlock and percussion muzzleloaders. This one puzzled me...

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The image shows a close-up view looking down the inside of the barrel, with the following key features:
Barrel Interior:
The interior surface of the barrel appears rough, with visible corrosion, rust, pitting, and patina, consistent with the firearm’s...

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Identified - PAL RH 36 - WWII Fighting Knife

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by jcastaway » Sat Sep 21, 2024 4:40 am » in Blade Identification & Reconditioning » Knives

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I'm still learning blade identification so I didn't know what this was at first glance but knew it was worth picking up at auction. It's physically solid but in rough shape from years of use and abuse. I don't think it needs much so we're going to do a quick recondition and list for sale.

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Design and Features
Blade: The PAL RH 36 features a 6 to 6.5-inch clip-point blade, resembling the design of the U.S. Navy Mark II Fighting Knife but adapted for broader utility. Early wartime versions had a bright, polished finish , while later models featured a parkerized (gray, matte) finish to...

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Identified - Allen & Thurber, 1845, Patented, Bar Hammer, Percussion Boot Pistol

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by adavis » Sat Sep 07, 2024 8:00 am » in Firearm Identification & Reconditioning » Percussion Cap Firearms

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Just picked up a new project to join the club. :D

I know nothing about this one except it looks like tough project to bring back to a functional state (best kind). Any help to identify is appreciated.
Thanks

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Background on Allen & Thurber
Ethan Allen started his firearms business in the 1830s, initially producing single-shot percussion pistols like the Pocket Rifle. In 1837, he partnered with Charles Thurber, forming Allen & Thurber , and the company began operating out of Grafton, Massachusetts. Over...
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In 1710, James Castaway, a young man from Europe, sets sail on the "Blessed Endeavor", facing the perils of the sea, the allure of distant lands, and the threat of pirates. His journey from the cold ports of Szczecin to the exotic islands of the South Pacific is marked by romance, survival, and a defining battle where he earns a scar and a legendary snaphaunce flintlock pistol he names "Mason", symbolizing his transformation.
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