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Well, I typed up a thoughtful point-by-point reply to Beowoulf's questions but when I went to post it I received an error message saying that I had to enter a post.

Truth be told, despite what you may have been led to believe, we're not all sitting here south of yall shooting in our backyards all day long. I have to go to the black powder range, or other permitted areas, to shoot too.

No. You only need to find a genuine antique (i.e.: made before 1898) if you are trying to avoid licensing and registration. Aye! Gertie was correct in her first reply. Under Canadian law, flintlock pistols are handguns and have to be registered and the owner licensed. Longarms are different: The Definition of an Antique The Criminal Code defines antique firearms as: firearms manufactured before 1898 that were not designed or re-designed to discharge rim-fire or centre-fire ammunition, or firearms prescribed as antique firearms in the Criminal Code regulations. These are: Black Powder Reproductions: of flintlock, wheel-lock or matchlock firearms, other than handguns, manufactured after 1897; (All other reproductions must be registered and owners must have a firearm licence to possess them. For example, reproductions of percussion cap muzzle-loading firearms like American Civil War Enfield and Springfield rifles will be considered firearms and not antiques.) [ http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/fs-fd/antique-historique-eng.htm - accessed 2010-01-02 ] Licensing and Registration Requirements If you own only antique firearms you do not need to: get a firearms licence; or register any of your antique firearms. [ http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/fs-fd/antique-historique-eng.htm - accessed 2010-01-02 ] Hope this helps.

Oh? Really?

Dunno. We better ask Albrecht Dürer.

I believe you may need to add "until now" to that claim...

I can tell you from experience that wood can scratch the blade if the scabbard's too tight.. As to sanding, a stiff brush and a tack cloth should get rid of any particulate residue. I'm suspecting this bit about not sanding may be a bit of a red herring, or a story born from sloppy craftsmanship. Unless you somehow protect the throat and wipe your blade every time you sheath it, some grit and grime is bound to end up in the scabbard over the course of time.

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Happy to help. I think it will go nicely with those spoons of yours. When it arrives, can you PM me and let me know how much it weighs?

That's a pretty standard recipe for Apple Pie. You'll find a lot of similar recipes in the Mountain Man/Rendezvous scene. Often there are contests for the best Apple Pie. Something you might also like to try: rather than boiling down your cider so much, start with frozen concentrate and don't fully reconstitute it, or use part cider and part concentrate.

I dont suppose anyone knows anywhere that does a replica of a fork like this one do they? Not exactly the same, but made from period molds: http://www.thomasdalecompany.com/as-flt6.html

Blistering Barnacles!

Well, there's slow match, and there's quick match: http://www.pyrouniverse.com/show/fusing/quickmatch.htm Several kinds of matches were available prior to the 18th-century. Slow match consisted of a length of hemp cord soaked in a solution of saltpeter and lime water. It was designed to burn at a rate of one foot per hour and was commonly used to light grenades and fire the touch holes of artillery pieces. Quick match consisted of a cotton wick impregnated with saltpeter or coated with gum and mealed powder. It as designed to burn very quickly and acted as a fuse. ( http://www.nwta.com/couriers/6-96/matches.html )

What!?!? Live fire in the streets!?!? Surely you mean blank loads, no?

Aye! I am most pleased to have received a fantastic sea bag, with my name embroidered on it and with some fantastic macrame knotwork for the handle and closure. I really do have to take some pictures of this so yall can see what I'm trying to describe. It's a really great gift! Thank you Pirate Secret Santa!

I think much of what Iron Jon has is actually Wilton's Queen Anne pattern. Country French is a different, although somewhat similar pattern. The two are often confused, especially on eBay. Wilton Queen Anne Pattern Wilton Country French Pattern

Aye! Happy Birthday!

An unexpected parcel from an unknown source has arrived at my door...

Damn! That looks like it says "Pew turns 381" ! Many happy returns of the day to you sir!

Aye! Good work there sir! A little TLC can really make these guns shine. And where else are you gonna get a lock of hand forged parts?

Tons to cover here! What make pistol? Are you sure it was meant to be fired at all? If it's that rusted on the outside, there's a good chance you also have serious pitting inside the barrel. What makes you think the frizzen spring is weak? Before you play around with spring temper, you may want this: http://store.kitravenshear.com/simplified-vsprings.html While there, you may also want his manuals on metalworking for the antique guncraftsman.

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