The brass trigger guard was severely damaged, showing breaks, dings, and dents. We managed to fix most of the damage by securing a rounded sledge hammer in a vice and using a plastic dead blow hammer to gently pound out the imperfections. The damage seemed to stem from difficulties in removing a pin ...

We're getting ready to bring her back to life today! One final barrel inspection and all looks good.

The hole for the rear trigger guard pin was damaged and unusable when we received it. This area is crucial as it experiences stress and is essential for maintaining the trigger assembly.


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We concluded that the optimal method was to mend it with fiberglass and filler ...

The dual set triggers were not holding correctly and it turns out that the trigger return spring was worn out and not strong enough to set.

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For an old target muzzleloader equipped with dual set triggers, the specific part names can vary slightly based on the manufacturer, but here are the common components you'd typically find:

Front Trigger : This is the primary trigger that you pull to fire the gun once the rear trigger has been set ...

Our hypothesis proved accurate. The trigger-return spring, made from small-diameter wire, had deteriorated over time, lacking the strength to maintain the necessary tension for the set trigger. I crafted a replacement from music wire, reassembled the mechanism, and now everything operates as ...

Created the template and drilled the five plates.

Into the forge they go for a couple minutes to bring up to temperature to anneal. Annealing is a thermal treatment technique that alters the physical and chemical characteristics of a material, making it more malleable and easier to work with.

We decided to begin with a straightforward version of our Mason lock, which we've named "Stone". This flintlock represents our third generation model and is tailored for integration with our forthcoming JC1811-F stock frame. Despite the clutter in the photo, we're fond of this image because it also ...

I suspect this one will require ongoing research. I know the basics but I continue to find odd antique caps at auction that I have been unable to figure out yet.

Percussion Cap Sizes

#10 Percussion Caps:

Usage: Primarily used in black powder pistols and some smaller revolvers. They are ...