Untouched EIC Type F cleanup under way.
Just ordered an untouched EIC model F musket from IMA. Wish me luck.
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Ok Douglas. That was my first thought...to continue the original. Then I changed my mind. Thanks.
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Enh, just leave it. No one ever complained about too many pictures. Cheers, Michael
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The barrel.Most of the original brown remains under the wood. Maker's name is W. MILLWA(pretty sure its an R) and the last letter may be an E? Only the top left corner of the letter remains. The...
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"W. Millwar(d)" is likely William Millward, part of the Millward family (John 1, John 2, Joseph, Josiah, Ezra, and William) of gunmakers, barrel makers, viewers and proofmasters for the East India...
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Larry, D it is then. The stamping is in capital letters so that would work. Thanks for the info. Haven't gotten to the bore yet...never know what you'll find in there.
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You got a very nice gun! Very clean indeed!
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Well, I didn't take any "before" pics so that is after several rounds of soaking in penetrating oil and scrubbing with a bronze brush. But yes, she is pretty well preserved all things considered. The...
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Oh man! I love that lock! (Especially the mainspring!). Very nice Nice acquisition! d
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Thanks d. Its a very stout spring too! I feel very lucky to have gotten this one from the uncleaned pile. Thank you IMA!
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One more pic then I'm done for the day. I think I'm pretty much done with the right side of the stock. Did I mention it was hotter than hammered h*ll today?
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Yes, these are lovely locks. Very nice musket MCQ!
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Thank you Gents. Is there a "trick" to removing the ramrod? I've left it in place all this time because it is supporting the fore end where its cracked at the middle key. The wood is dry and I don't...
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Nevermind. Just needed a little WD and some coaxing. I got it to turn so I did so several times in the unscrew direction...just in case. Secured the stock in my Tipton gun vise (now there's a handy...
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Here's to small victories! Glad you got the ramrod removed. Can I ask you what shape your ramrod keeper was/is in? While I had little trouble in removing my "F" musket ramrod, my "keeper" (if that is...
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