Barrel Under Ribs
have arrived,
best quality drawn steel, made in the USA!

Order the rib you need, now, for same-day shipment.

After a very long delay, Track now has a large inventory of best quality barrel ribs, in these sizes:

#RIB-TR-13-20, or 22, or 24, or 30. Made to fit a 13/16" octagon barrel, in your choice of 20" or 22" or 24" or 30" length.

#RIB-TR-14-20, or 22, or 24, or 30. Made to fit a 7/8" octagon barrel, in your choice of 20" or 22" or 24" or 30" length.

#RIB-TR-15-20, or 22, or 24, or 30. Made to fit a 15/16" octagon barrel, in your choice of 20" or 22" or 24" or 30" length.

#RIB-TR-16-20, or 22, or 24, or 30. Made to fit a 1" octagon barrel, in your choice of 20" or 22" or 24" or 30" length.

#RIB-TR-18-24. Made to fit a 1-1/8" octagon barrel, rib is 24" length, only.

Best quality drawn steel, these ribs are very smooth, ready to install, with no mill marks, no cutter marks, no polishing required. Made in the USA, we have thousands of pounds of steel ribs, ready to ship.

No waste! Order only the rib length you need. Compare your stock's forend length (typically 14 inches) to your barrel length (typically 36 inches) and order a rib to fit the difference (typically 22 inches).

We recommend using four (4) of our #SCREW-5-40-R rib screws to install each rib. We can supply the #TAP-5-40-P plug tap, and #TAP-5-40-B bottom tap, and #DRILL-38 tap drill, and #DRILL-29 body clearance drill, and #DRILL-13/64 to recess the head into the rib. Solder can be used on thin wall barrels, but we prefer to use screws were practical.

NOW SHIPPING

"A Soldier Like Way"

the Material Culture of the British Infantry 1751-1768, during the French & Indian War era, by Ryan R. Gale

Shipping on July 31st!

New, from Track of the Wolf, Inc. A Soldier-Like Way, the Material Culture of the British Infantry 1751-1768, the most comprehensive work on the British infantry material culture to date, brimming with exquisite full color photos of original artifacts and paintings. The story of the British infantry, their daily life, weapons, tools, food, and clothing is described in the soldier's own words, utilizing entries from original journals, orderly books, and official papers. Though there is an emphasis on the soldiers fighting in the French & Indian War in America, this book covers the the entire British infantry, at home and abroad, in wartime and peacetime.

Chapters include:

• Weapons & Accouterments
• Clothing
• Personal Care and Hygiene
• Camp Life and Diet
• Health
• On the March
• Garrison Life
• Winter Clothing & Accouterments
• Life Aboard Ship
• Highlanders
• Pioneers, Camp Colour Men, and Musicians
• Non-Commissioned Officers
• Commissioned Officers
• Wartime Alterations
• Discharge and Evolution

Original artifacts are included from public and private collections throughout the United States, Britain, and Canada, including the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, The Royal Collection, Fort Ticonderoga, Fort Ligonier, Fort Pitt, Jummonville Glen, Fortress Louisbourg, and more.

March 1, 2007

"Recreating the 18th Century Hunting Pouch"

Learn the secrets of making and aging leather hunting pouches, full color, with detail photos of 20 original antique bags, by T.C. Albert.

Now shipping!

Leather worker and artist T.C. Albert demonstrates every detail and secret of recreating an 18th century hunting pouch. Both new and experienced leather workers will enjoy this full color illustrated how-to book. Illustrated with over 200 step-by-step, close-up, full color photographs and illustrations, Mr. Albert explains the process of creating a hunting pouch in simple steps, from start to finish. Large clear full color photos show several views and close-up details of twenty (20) original antique 18th and 19th century hunting pouches, and their related accouterments. Previously unpublished, these bags have never been shown, except in their private collection.

See our WANTED section!
Foot Powered & Hand Powered Cast Iron or Wooden Tools,
Treadle, or Velocipede Pedal driven tools, or parts, chucks, gears, seats, and accessories for
Lathe, Drill Press, Grinder, Scroll Saw, Table Saw, and other tools by

W. F. & John Barnes, Rockford, Illinois
and other early tool makers, circa 1850 - 1930.

Barnes No. 4-1/2 Velocipede pedal lathe, circa 1887 - 1930.

We are seeking antique cast iron tools for our working vintage gunsmith shop display, especially lathes, drills, and tools by W. F. & John Barnes, Rockford, Ill . See our WANTED page for complete details, or contact us to offer your tools, or to express your interest in old tools.

Sell your black powder gun, on Track's web site.
(at no charge to the seller)

Download our Free Appraisal Form, which includes our Free Consignment Terms, and Easy Shipping Tips. We offer free appraisal, after close inspection.

Our customers often claim that we have the best photography, best promotion, best sales staff, and best same-day order fulfillment in the business. You can use our services, to sell your gun. Our customers can pay using Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover cards. We clear checks promptly, often for same day shipment. We take trades, and we make deals, to sell your guns, horns, bags, knives, and black powder accessories. When sold on consignment, we pay your full price, at time of sale.

We buy guns for cash, or trade for other merchandise, if you prefer not to sell on consignment. Free return, well packed, insured, if we cannot strike a deal.

We cannot hope to achieve prices that are far in excess of current market value. We can achieve quick sale, when priced right. You can depend on us for our best evaluation. Call 763-633-2500, or click on the link, to download our Free Appraisal Form.

You do not need our Free Appraisal Form to send your gun. But you must enclose your name, address, zip code, and a list of contents. Please list any loose molds, ramrods, sights, or other separate items that we should find. You would be amazed at the number of guns which arrive with no name, no address, no letter enclosed. The 1968 Gun Control Act exempts all muzzle loading guns, all antique guns, and many replicas of later black powder guns. We are a licensed Federal Firearms dealer, but you do not need a copy of our license, except when transfering modern cartridge firearms. If you encounter a UPS shipping clerk who refuses service, record that person's name, location, hours, and phone number. Call our Shipping Manager, Ms. Linda Rachel, at 763-633-2500. She will have your regional UPS Representative correct the clerk's error. UPS will provide service! The Post Office will accept long guns, but will not accept hand guns. Insure items only for your best estimate of actual value, no more. You may ship guns in the factory foam carton, or in a cardboard box, packed sausage tight with wadded newspaper. Allow at least two inches of padding at each end. Cartons are often dropped on one end.

If you have decided the best (lowest) price you require, please tell us. We will appraise your gun, and confirm your evaluation.

If you are uncertain of pricing, we will make our best consignment, trade, and cash offers, after close inspection and appraisal.

Thank you for thinking of us. Send your guns to my attention, at the address below.

We can do a good job for you,

David S. Ripplinger
President

Track of the Wolf, Inc.
18308 Joplin Street N. W.
Elk River, MN 55330-1773

We invite LAY-AWAY ORDERS for new & used guns!

Yes! To place a Lay-Away Order for an item over $500.00 simply enter your request as a Comment during Check-Out. We will acknowledge and bill your card:

1. One third deposit at time of order.
2. One third payment in 30 days.
3. One third payment in 60 days.

Ten day inspection and return privileges apply. Postage is your only risk.

Lay-Away orders may be canceled within 3 days with no penalty. After 3 days a cancellation fee of $75.00 will apply for default or cancellation prior to shipping, and will be deducted from your refund.

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