callenish gunner

thank you for the contact

That wouldn't be too hard to do ...The open work around the wrist of the stock looks as though it might have been a period repair ...

Some forges are better than others in India ...I have always heard that Indian guns were crap from so many reenactors who will only use Pedersoli or other "western manufacturers" because they claim the guns are more like the originals in quality ...My answar to that is Bull! I have worked on many originals and since they too are entirely handmade and parts hand-forged the Indian made guns are or can be just as reliable as originals while the computer controlled parts are more consistant and interchangeable like modern guns.

I have an antler fid made from Scottish Red Stag ...antler would be much more stable for fids than horn since horn can flake or scale

Lass, hope all goes well with the surgery and that Poppa recovers fully and quickly. Believe me I know how that goes. Our prayers are with you both and we know tha if you could be there you would ...We hope to see you both very soon and that the issues will be resolved ...God Bless and keep you both safe.

incredible work my lady!!!

very nice sir

warming it in an oven(above 180 F) and then pouring in hot brewers pitch and making sure to get a good coating inside would keep any contaminants away from you and keep the water safe to drink too

We'll down a bit early Salty has an interview on Thursday ...Here's hoping we'll have good news to celebrate over the weekend!!!

ok i have to ask ----what is the tariff for such a fine set

Good to see a lot of you young lads still about ...does an ol' man's heart good ...........Keep your site up -an excellent reference

Sweet ....wish I could afford that patterned blade model

Happy Birthday Lad!!!

it's later......................????????????????

Somewhere, Crispy, I have a shot I took at Ft Ticonderoga (NY) of a swivel gun with a yoke mount the looks like a blunderbuss on STEROIDS

the crew of the Fairge Iolair reporting as it stands as of right now well be three Callenish, Salty & Hamish -Camped along side the Mercury

This is just a portion of the ware for the table we set. I've always liked to welcome guests with to a fine table and have them well fed. A good supper and fine drynke; friends deserve nothing less

[/img] This is just a portion of the ware for the table we set. I've always liked to welcome guests with to a fine table and have them well fed. A good supper and fine drynke; friends deserve nothing less

I like it .... now if I only had some ready $

We're enjoying a nice Chocolate Cheesecake and Brandy to celebrate... Many happy returns of the day lass!!!!!

Aye Iron john, the scalloped edged pewter was very upperclass within period...there were many variations both in period and as repros since. Many companies have been doing the variations since the mid '70 for the Bicentennial and for the resugence of colonial homes and the look of the historic. I also have quite a bit of the Wilton Queen Anne and also the Country French. I also have quite a bit of period pewter as well but with the lead content we us it only for display. With moct foods you don'y have a lot to fear from the old pewter unless it has acidic contentthat will leach the lead out but why risk it. The modern repro tableware is safer and more versitile as it can go from freezer to oven to table. We have service for 18 in most pieces.

The good Dr. in Argentina does very nice work I've had the pleasure of firing both his cannons and his small arms...The quality is first rate far superior to the Indian models sold by Middlesex or Loyalist, etc. .................and the parts are fairly resonable to get from him as well

Happy birthday to ye lad ....many happy returns of the day

Happy Birthday Mission! hope you feel better quite soon :DB)

I really like this hat ....might be scootch small for my old melon (I usually wear a 7 1/2) but I am watching it