Long Land Musket
Can anyone here speak to the Long Land, Short Land (aka 2nd Model) muskets? Sincerely,Hobie"Duty is the rent you pay for life." The Queen Mother"Do your duty in all things. You can not do more, you...
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Well, I only have a Short Land Musket (and it is just a reproduction, at that) but I can definitely speak to it when I get home, later, if you'd like... Seriously, though, what is it that you'd like...
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I've been charged with the refurbishing of some neglected Italian Brown Bess reproductions. Probably made ca. 1970, these have been carried, apparently fired some and abused much. One goes off half...
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Hobie --1. Polished. It doesn't have to gleam, but it should be white metal. Old "green meanie" scrub pads that have been somewhat softened by use make really good buffing cloths.2. Possibly, test...
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Michael,Thanks for the pointers on disassembly. Most helpful info yet.The tumbler isn't cracked but the half-cock notch does need to be recut and hardened. The leading edge just rolled over! That was...
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Hey, I didn't realize you were from Staunton! I grew up there, before we migrated north to Ft. Defiance. Small world...-Michael (now in NH)
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I'm constantly reminded that it is indeed a small world. I've got some relatives in NH.Sincerely,Hobie"Duty is the rent you pay for life." The Queen Mother"Do your duty in all things. You can not do...
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updated"The attacker must vanquish, the defender, has but to prevail." --Coyot
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