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Caplock Long Guns / Re: Auction wins again
« Last post by KDubs on January 02, 2026, 07:10:17 PM »
Ya know I'm not sure on the hawk yet.
 I think it was made as a decorative piece, doesn't look like it ever had an edge on it, not that it won't in the future  :bigsmile:
 It's certainly solid construction.
 As far as the gun, heck yeah I plan on shooting it.
 Seems to be pretty sound, tore it all apart, bore is nice and clean, pulled the nipple and ran gun cleaner down the hole and flushed everything out.
 The hammer had a bit of a wobble in it on the tumbler post but fixed that with a couple small soda can shims.
 Nice and snug now
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 Had to order a long cleaning jag as my longest rod and jag comes out about an inch short of the breech.
 41" barrel
Kevin
 
 
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Caplock Long Guns / Re: Auction wins again
« Last post by No Powder on January 02, 2026, 02:22:50 PM »
I'm assuming you are planning on shooting that firearm as long as it is safe to do so. Rightly so. Now, are you planning on throwing the hawk, or do you consider it too pretty to throw it? Enjoying your updates. Keep em comin.
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Caplock Long Guns / Re: Auction wins again
« Last post by KDubs on January 02, 2026, 01:48:22 PM »
A little more digging into this gun makes think it is a homemade one rather a kit built one.
 For instance a brazed or welded on bolster, obviously two piece
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 Very rough filing on all the parts
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 I'd say this is a hand built trigger assembly
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 I ordered a patch lid spring kit from TOTW, gonna see if I can get the lid working again.
 I was able to clean the inner workings of the lock and it will pop a cap so that's something.
Kevin
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Flintlock Long Guns / Re: Paper Cartridges / Choking Table
« Last post by RobD on January 02, 2026, 12:54:26 PM »
Quote from: Second-rate Marksman on January 02, 2026, 12:14:49 PM
Very interesting, Rob! Thanks for sharing. I used this video here as a guide:

https://youtu.be/He8TMNNSJeQ?si=YvYapoaklgYh-e5h

I used to build cartridge balls with similar multi string methods, but the single string "pocket" method is easier, faster, and saves on linen string.  8) 

Lubing the ball end before adding powder really helps with keeping the bore lubed, too.
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Flintlock Long Guns / Re: Paper Cartridges / Choking Table
« Last post by Second-rate Marksman on January 02, 2026, 12:14:49 PM »
Very interesting, Rob! Thanks for sharing. I used this video here as a guide:

https://youtu.be/He8TMNNSJeQ?si=YvYapoaklgYh-e5h
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Flintlock Long Guns / Re: Paper Cartridges / Choking Table
« Last post by RobD on January 02, 2026, 10:32:54 AM »
For balls ... this is the basic improved Brit process ... not shown is that now, before loading in the powder, I dip the ball end into melted GatoFeo lube, allow to cure, then add the powder ... during loading, the ball end goes in first after the powder is tube charged ...


For blanks ... glue is faster and is "period correct" (for the "period police") ...
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Caplock Long Guns / Re: Auction wins again
« Last post by KDubs on January 02, 2026, 08:43:17 AM »
Probably just the angle of the photo.
 It shoulders just fine.
 For so odd reason the patch box is soldered shut.
 Upon inspection there is no latch or spring just the crudely carved out hole for the box.
 I'll bring it for the Sunday party, see what folks thoughts are.
 Definitely needing some TLC.
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 This is a no fly zone  :luff:
 If anyone has any ideas on what lock this is, love to hear it.
 More photos to come
Kevin
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Caplock Long Guns / Re: Auction wins again
« Last post by Second-rate Marksman on January 01, 2026, 10:03:36 PM »
Congratulations, Kev! I'm anxious to see it first-hand. It's got an interesting buttplate profile-- looks like an S-curve. How does it feel when shouldered?
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Caplock Long Guns / Re: Auction wins again
« Last post by Bigsmoke on January 01, 2026, 07:10:00 PM »
You win again!!
But the hawk looks like it has tire tracks on it?
Sure wish something like that would happen in Kalifornia.
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Flintlock Long Guns / Re: Paper Cartridges / Choking Table
« Last post by Second-rate Marksman on January 01, 2026, 06:49:40 PM »
Quote from: KDubs on January 01, 2026, 05:12:01 PM
If I didn't say it before, I really like that set up.
 Nice looking cartridges.
Kevin

Thanks, buddy! I think I'm going to add a bit more taper to the cylinder to make the process smoother, but even as it sits, it works pretty slick. I'm also planning to experiment with different paper and thread combinations to see what really shines. Right now I'm using waxed butcher paper, figuring the wax should give me a little extra insurance against moisture.

Honestly, it's just nice to have some small winter projects like this-- something hands-on to tinker with and keep me busy when everything outside is cold and quiet.

I love chasing and squeezing the utmost accuracy out of my muzzleloaders with tight patch/ball combinations, but it's been neat to see what kind of accuracy and speed can be achieved with these primitive cartridges. I know it's nothing to write home about, but I've been able to consistently hit man-sized targets at 50 yards and beyond with them in my .58 Kibler Colonial smoothbore, which is consistent with period accounts.

I don't know if Benny will allow these at our club shoots, but I'd love to see how they fare in a woods walk setting. Surprisingly, I've actually noticed less smoldering of the paper than I do with pillow ticking/linen patches.

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