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About 2 years ago, I posted some photos and description of the work I did on a cheap Belgian shotgun from the late 19th century (twelve bore, double barrel, 28 inch barrels, percussion). The restoration produced an aesthetically pleasing shotgun. Early in the thread, I reported that I was happy...

I load almost exclusively black powder cartridges using a Lee turret press and a Hornady Lock n Load powder measure. Note that I did not say, "drop tube". I am not a competition shooter, never shoot on a commercial or public range, and the bullets I load and the arms that I use frequently...

I have read the precautions for posting in this forum. I modified the breach block for this rifle to be used with center fire cartridges. Rifle is rechambered for .32 Long. I have never fired the rifle. I am using the dies from Lee, set up for the long cartridge. Case is from Prvi Partizan...

I have always liked Lee presses and have had this turret job for about fifteen years. About five years ago I bought the Hornady powder measure. I had them mounted separately so I had to do a lot of fiddling with the cases to charge them. So I moved the powder measure and made a stand that...

About three years ago, I began to look into rechambering of a Steven Favorite for .32. Right now, it is a .32 rimfire. I will be loading only black powder. The conventional wisdom at that time included the kits for .32 rimfire conversions but that does not turn me on. As far as rechambering...

Approximately when this pistol was made? Harrington Richardson The American Double Action. Hexagon barrel 2 1/2 inch. Serial number 196xxx. Was nickel plated and now is blued.

In a previous post, I mentioned the .32 H&R that I acquired in a trade. This is the pistol for which the cylinder was missing. I have been looking, half-heartedly, for a cylinder and finally came up with one on eBay. It arrived yesterday and fits properly. Locks up on all six, and lockup is...

Some of you may recall that I am a member of the forum from days gone by. I stopped posting a while ago because I lost my place to shoot in Virginia and just lost interest. About three years ago, my wife and I got a request from my folks in Florida to come down and assist. They have been in...

This is my first post in about four years. Was very active but then lost my shooting place (Perhaps you recall that I hate ranges). Have moved to FL and know own a piece of land in Punta Gorda. For those familiar it is just northeast of the Babcock Ranch. I'll send photos when I can Anyway, I...

I had loaded up some BP cartridges for this rifle and went for the maiden voyage today. I picked up this rifle at a gun show, here in FL (Ft. Myers...I live in Naples). It is a Model 2 frame in .32-20. I got lucky on this rifle. The seller did not know the calibre but said it was .32. Problem...

I will start loading BP rounds for the rifle. Any wisdom on the bullet I should be using?

Thought it might be worthwhile to speak on the issue. I have attended guns shows about a dozen times in FL and my reaction is mixed. Since the shows serve a smaller community than those I attended in Hampton, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach they host a lower number of booths. On the other hand a...

I have a carbine from the Egyptian contract. The rifle appears in great shape. I have shot it a coupla times successfully. But I noticed a feature on this rifle that is a bit troubling. It is entirely possible that this behavior has been present in the rifle from the beginning. It is entirely...

Can't keep them tight. I am thinking of making some new screws. Perhaps over-sizing the screws and retapping the holes to a larger size. I have not tried Lok-tite yet What is the contemporary wisdom?

As perhaps you recall, I moved to Naples, FL in March of last year. The intervening months have been a litany of attempts to find a spot to shoot. I thought I had a place about 2 hours from me but it turns out, the guy had a problem inter-racial marriages. Was looking at a piece of property...

Long time member but never posted to this section. Need help. Have CX4 from Beretta in 40 S&W Magazine drops upon recoil or minor shock to stock. Two different mags act the same way. Pulled the rifle apart and found very minor wear on the metal catch plate that is installed in the...

I post a lot on TFL but not generally on this forum. I came up with a Regent .22 LR with a broken yoke. I found a yoke and cylinder assy. on Evil bay for 75.00. I am reluctant to spring for it for two reasons. The pistol, fully functioning in good condition is not worth much more than 75.00...

I have loaded rounds exclusively for 1911 clones: B.M., RIA, and Zig. Took a little while but I have the rounds worked out that they cycle through these three pistol with good reliability. Used the rounds in my XDS (Like new condition, new to me and first time I shot it) and got one round to...

As some of you know, I am not a club person or a CAS Shooter. I like to shoot alone. (For safety, but mostly because few other shooters would put up with my shenanigans.) I am too slow and way too finicky. I will be living in North Naples off of Immokalee Road. I found a gentleman who has...

As part of the trade for that Stevens favorite, the guy threw in two junk revolvers. One is an H and R .32 with the cylinder missing. Action cycles nicely but it is hard to keep the pistol in battery without a cylinder. The other is a Regent revolver from Firearms International. Pistol has a...