The Muzzleloading Forum

In our modern world there is much discussion of handgun carrying for personal defense even when hunting with a long gun. That’s not what I’m asking about though.

When I was growing up, none of the men (father, uncles, grandfathers, cousins) I hunted with ever carried a handgun in the woods. I suppose they figured since they were carrying long guns and knives, there was ...

Im currently building a brass frame queen anne for my son. It's a tricky build due to the tolerances and multiple functions pieces have. The triggerguard pin is held in place with the triggerguard spring and bridle. The trigger is the sear, but engagement is such that the tumbler locks it so the triggerguard interferes with the trigger creating a safety as the triggerguard slide...

I was able to procure the original box, paper work, and loading tool, so I'm putting this back up for sale.

Here is a Like NEW Pietta 1860 Snub Nose Revolver. It literally has been fired 6 times (one cylinder) by me, then completely disassembled, cleaned, and lubed by me. Comes with a very nice MASC Leather Paddle holster. This holster is specifically made to fit this r...

Marked 44 caliber..433-435 ball. My full tune on this LePage Caplock mirrors my national championship winning and current national record breaking LePage Caplock pictured with it's latest match result. Same tune and rebuild/refit. But in .36 as my recoil sensitivity due to Arthritis requires. More details below in further posts with pictures... $920 shipped conus... please PM to...

got this over the weekend, no any stamps r proof marks except for BROWN engraved on the barrel. I don't think this is antique gun on the other had I don't recognize parts used in this build. What you guys think?