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madd mike

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    tampa florida
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    historical re-enacting, gunsmithing,16th and 17 century military history. cooking
  1. also we are proofing every barrel on the weapons we sell, we are also including a dvd of the proof test
  2. We are not responsible if the barrel is damaged at any time. $95 per barrel for basic proofing 10-50 barrels $75 per barrel 50-100 barrels $65 per barrel Artillery- call for quote If there are multiple barrels, pay shipping once, please let us know if more than one package is necessary. We do batch proofing, with a minimum of once a month. We will wait until we have enough barrels to justify a trip. In the event of barrel failure we WILL cut up the barrel, as it is NOT safe to fire. Customer pays shipping on the return trip, 3 separate rates for small medium large barrels (UPS charges $20 oversize fee for boxes over 36”).We will refund the shipping fee in the event of barrel failure (unless you want the pieces back). hope this helps
  3. I have heard many contrary opinions on the safety of Indian gun barrels. so I have begun an experiment. I will be testing a number of gun barrels from several different suppliers. here is the method we have followed so far, Under controlled conditions in the shop,the temp of the barrel is recorded and then they are measured at several locations on the barrel with a micrometer. then the barrels are taken to the range, loaded with a triple charge of the recommended load. and 2 round balls of the correct size for the barrel being tested. The charge is then electrically ignited from a distance of 50 feet from behind a berm. The barrels are then returned to the shop. cleaned completely. cooled to the same temperature as before the test . remeasured. then the breech plugs are removed and the bore is inspected. So far the barrels that we have checked were obtained from loyalist arms and middelsex trading village. no failures so far also no measurable deformation. we have managed to destroy one test stand. we will be testing barrels from other suppliers as we get them I would welcome any suggestions anyone has on how to improve our procedure here is a link to our first tests
  4. I have had good results from cherry red on frizzens and other hardening operations
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