"A" card: .125" thick, over powder, waterproof, to seal the powder charge. The Gauge System in Shotguns: "Gauge" is a archaic English method of measurement of bore diameter based on the quantity of lead round balls of a certain size that would equal one pound in weight. For instance, a 12 gauge shotgun has a bore diameter of .729", and 12 lead roun

"B" card: .025" thick over shot card, to hold it firmly in place. The Gauge System in Shotguns: "Gauge" is a archaic English method of measurement of bore diameter based on the quantity of lead round balls of a certain size that would equal one pound in weight. For instance, a 12 gauge shotgun has a bore diameter of .729", and 12 lead round balls o

"C" card: .500" very thick fiber cushion wad. Lubricate before use. The Gauge System in Shotguns: "Gauge" is a archaic English method of measurement of bore diameter based on the quantity of lead round balls of a certain size that would equal one pound in weight. For instance, a 12 gauge shotgun has a bore diameter of .729", and 12 lead round balls

"V" Vegetable Fiber Wads: The vegetable fiber wad is traditional for use in the black powder cartridge rifle, and it is biodegradable. The inside diameter of your cartridge case should be larger than the groove diameter of your barrel, and your vegetable fiber wad should be a snug fit in your case. Available in .062" (1/16") thickness, in your choi

"A" card: .125" thick, over powder, waterproof, to seal the powder charge. The Gauge System in Shotguns: "Gauge" is a archaic English method of measurement of bore diameter based on the quantity of lead round balls of a certain size that would equal one pound in weight. For instance, a 12 gauge shotgun has a bore diameter of .729", and 12 lead roun

"B" card: .025" thick over shot card, to hold it firmly in place. The Gauge System in Shotguns: "Gauge" is a archaic English method of measurement of bore diameter based on the quantity of lead round balls of a certain size that would equal one pound in weight. For instance, a 12 gauge shotgun has a bore diameter of .729", and 12 lead round balls o

"C" card: .500" very thick fiber cushion wad. Lubricate before use. The Gauge System in Shotguns: "Gauge" is a archaic English method of measurement of bore diameter based on the quantity of lead round balls of a certain size that would equal one pound in weight. For instance, a 12 gauge shotgun has a bore diameter of .729", and 12 lead round balls

"V" Vegetable Fiber Wads: The vegetable fiber wad is traditional for use in the black powder cartridge rifle, and it is biodegradable. The inside diameter of your cartridge case should be larger than the groove diameter of your barrel, and your vegetable fiber wad should be a snug fit in your case. Available in .062" (1/16") thickness, in your choi

"A" card: .125" thick, over powder, waterproof, to seal the powder charge. The Gauge System in Shotguns: "Gauge" is a archaic English method of measurement of bore diameter based on the quantity of lead round balls of a certain size that would equal one pound in weight. For instance, a 12 gauge shotgun has a bore diameter of .729", and 12 lead roun

"B" card: .025" thick over shot card, to hold it firmly in place. The Gauge System in Shotguns: "Gauge" is a archaic English method of measurement of bore diameter based on the quantity of lead round balls of a certain size that would equal one pound in weight. For instance, a 12 gauge shotgun has a bore diameter of .729", and 12 lead round balls o

"C" card: .500" very thick fiber cushion wad. Lubricate before use. The Gauge System in Shotguns: "Gauge" is a archaic English method of measurement of bore diameter based on the quantity of lead round balls of a certain size that would equal one pound in weight. For instance, a 12 gauge shotgun has a bore diameter of .729", and 12 lead round balls

"V" Vegetable Fiber Wads: The vegetable fiber wad is traditional for use in the black powder cartridge rifle, and it is biodegradable. The inside diameter of your cartridge case should be larger than the groove diameter of your barrel, and your vegetable fiber wad should be a snug fit in your case. Available in .062" (1/16") thickness, in your choi

This antique percussion conversion belt pistol has a French influence with a neatly checkered grip. This pistol has a .58 caliber rifled swamped octagon barrel. The bore is bright and has been well maintained. The stock is solid and does not show any cracks or repairs. The pistol was original finished as a flint lock, which was later converted to p

This antique European fowler appears to have Germanic origins. The walnut stock has a checkered wrist and scattered handling marks from decades of use. The left side of the buttstock displays well executed raised carving. The brass trim has developed a mellow patina, and the triggerguard is a modern replacement. The .60 caliber smoothbore is mostly

This beautifully beaded knife sheath is made from vegetable tan leather with a tan leather overlay. The front is fully beaded with a geometric pattern in glass seed beads. The sheath measures 11" long by 3-1/2" wide. The back has a lanyard with bobbin attached. No belt loop is sewn onto this sheath, it is meant to be tucked into your belt or sash.

This late 18th to early 19th century halfstock flint fowling gun is stocked in walnut and fitted with engraved iron furniture. This fowler is fitted with interchangeable barrels. The barrel installed on the gun is a 20 gauge that was originally rifled, and reamed to smooth. The rifling is still faintly visible after the barrel was reamed to a smoot

This Kentucky pistol is stocked in black walnut, with a warm brown tone. This pistol is trimmed in neatly fitted brass Georgian style furniture that appears to be from the late William Kennedy. A few Colonial American makers produced pistols with Georgian style furniture, such as J.P. Beck from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The brass furniture has a sat

This half-stock flint fowling gun has English influences and is attributed to Ron Paull. This gun has tight inletting and is neatly finished by that well known builder. Stocked in figured walnut and trimmed in iron furniture, this fowling gun features a finely checkered wrist and wire inlay. The smooth-bore 24 gauge octagon-to-round barrel is brigh

This Kentucky pistol is stocked in black walnut, with a warm brown tone. This pistol is trimmed in brass Georgian style furniture that appears to be from the late William Kennedy. A few Colonial American makers produced pistols with Georgian style furniture, such as J.P. Beck from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The brass furniture has a hand burnished to

This reconverted double flintlock shotgun is stocked in walnut. The shotgun appears to have seen considerable use and was originally flintlock, converted to percussion, and has been converted back to flintlock. The Damascus barrels are 30-1/2" and have aged to a dark brown. The breech of the barrels is decorated with inlaid vine designs along the r

This Kentucky pistol is stocked in curly maple that displays swirls of figure over the length of the stock. This pistol is trimmed in neatly fitted sterling silver Georgian style furniture. A few Colonial American makers produced pistols with Georgian style furniture, such as J.P. Beck from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The sterling silver furniture has

This California style fullstock is based upon an example shown in the book California Gunsmiths 1846 - 1900 by L. P. Sheldon. This rifle is stocked in Claro walnut and trimmed in brass furniture with nickel silver accents and a steel forend cap. The rifle is fitted with hooked breech, L&R percussion lock, and single trigger. Unfired, the rifle is f

Known as the Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver, the term "Navy" indicates that it is .36 caliber. In all actuality, the U. S. Army bought more of the 1851 Navy Model revolvers than the U. S. Navy purchased. Notice the color case hardened steel frame. Unlike less costly revolvers made with a brass frame, this revolver has the rugged steel frame, and wil

This antique holster pistol has been restocked using the original barrel, tang, lock, sideplate, thumbpiece, and entry pipe. The buttcap, triggerguard, and forward ramrod pipe are modern replacements. The .64 caliber smooth bore is bright, but does have scattered pitting running its entire length. This pistol displays nice and will make a great add

Known as the Charleville Pistol, this antique Model 1777 French Officer's pistol has a 1782 production date. This places the pistol at the very end of potential American Revolutionary War use. The Model 1777 pistol was manufactured until 1792 in three French cities: Saint-Etienne, Charleville, and Maubeuge. Our ally during the American Revolution,