Having earned a reputation as being absolutely reliable from its inception during the early years of the Civil War, the Ballard, much like the Sharps and Remington Rolling Block, departed the 1860's into a new age. Produced by six different manufacturers in an almost 30 year period, it became conspicuous with the settling of the West, a nation wide

One of the most cherished single-shot breechloading arms of the last century was without question those of the Maynard family. From the Civil War until well in the the 1890's, this was one of the few firearms that spanned the percussion era into the period of the self-contained metallic cartridge. The reader will note that emphasis is placed upon t

Old powder cans and kegs are colorful, historical and highly collectible, catering to a variety of interests. The Bacyk collection is probably the most extensive assemblage of powder cans, kegs and related memorabilia in existence. The quality, rarity and scope make this collection extraordinary. To date there have been minimal references for these

A compilation of writing on the Schuetzen and other single-shot rifles, from the writings of Major Ned Roberts, first published in 1951. This second edition covers every aspect of the target game, from its history to information on some of the men who came to prominence in the manufacture and shooting of them. This book includes detailed informatio

Essential reading for the Sharps or Rolling Block shooter. Paper patched bullets can achieve velocities and trajectories rivaling those of metal patched (copper jacketed) bullets. The author discusses selecting papers, bullets, sizing, lubricants, and loading techniques. Soft bound, 6 x 9" format, 140 pages. The Table of Contents includes the follo

This book details the various types of hand reloading tools, and the sights and telescopes that have been used through the years on single-shot rifles. Many of the companies that produced these items, as well as individuals who custom made them, have been mentioned. An entire chapter has been devoted to the Schuetzen rifle. Valuable information fro

There has been a need for a through study of the various loading tools of the black powder and early smokeless powders era for rifles, shotgun tools will not be covered. While a book on the subject can never be complete, and odd and unusual examples will continually appear, this book will cover most of what a collector will encounter. The leading e

Mike has put his vast knowledge and years of experience in shooting buffalo rifles into this book. From shooting the originals by Remington and Trapdoor Springfield's, as well as the many replicas made today. It also discusses in detail reloading cartridges for many calibers that were popular in these rifles. Sights for these guns are also covered.

There is much discussion among artisans when it comes to improving the cutting behavior of tools quickly and permanently, but the debate is settled here, where expert engineers and master craftsmen prove teh benefits of sharpening blades and tools using methods based on time-tested Japanses water stone grinding techniques. Leatn through detailed in

Crisp line drawings illustrate triggers: plain, double simple-set, single-set and double-set for Jaeger rifles, longrifles, plains rifles and Sharps rifles. Dimensions are given, so a clever craftsman can make his own triggers. Learn the secrets of trigger geometry from this soft cover book, 8-1/2 x 11" format, with 8 pages.

Colerain's 38" fowler barrel is ideal for a smoothbore fowling gun. Price includes the breech plug, installed and match-marked. Our "C" profile 38" octagon-to-round barrels are 1.062" at breech, .780" at waist, .843" at muzzle. Colerain barrels are cut rifled with fancy radius groove rifling, in these correct twist rates for round balls: 1 turn in

Our customers sometimes refer to this as the John Bivins style, since he often used this barrel profile on his extraordinary rifles. We offer Colerain 42" swamped barrels in three different profiles. The price includes the breech plug, installed, and match-marked. Our 'B' profile mid caliber Golden Age barrel has a 1.000" breech, .750" waist, .812"

Our 1770 era 38" swamped barrel is named after Isaac Haines, in honor of this rifle maker from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Not well known, recent research indicates that Isaac Haines may have been the most influential artisan in this region. We offer Colerain 38" swamped barrels in three different profiles. The price includes the breech plug, i

Our 44" swamped rifle barrel copies the design used in the famous bicentennial longrifles made by John Bivins and others, for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. We offer 44" swamped barrels in three different profiles. The price includes the breech plug, installed. Our 'B' profile medium caliber barrel has a 1.000" breech, .718" waist, .865" muzzle,

Our customers sometimes refer to this as the John Bivins style, since he often used this barrel profile on his extraordinary rifles. We offer Colerain 42" swamped barrels in three different profiles. The price includes the breech plug, installed, and match-marked. Our 'B' profile mid caliber Golden Age barrel has a 1.000" breech, .750" waist, .812"

Our 1770 era 38" swamped barrel is named after Isaac Haines, in honor of this rifle maker from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Not well known, recent research indicates that Isaac Haines may have been the most influential artisan in this region. We offer Colerain 38" swamped barrels in three different profiles. The price includes the breech plug, i

Our 44" swamped rifle barrel copies the design used in the famous bicentennial longrifles made by John Bivins and others, for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. We offer 44" swamped barrels in three different profiles. The price includes the breech plug, installed. Our 'B' profile medium caliber barrel has a 1.000" breech, .718" waist, .865" muzzle,

Our 44" swamped rifle barrel copies the design used in the famous bicentennial longrifles made by John Bivins and others, for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. We offer 44" swamped barrels in three different profiles. The price includes the breech plug, installed. Our 'C' profile large caliber barrel has a 1.062" breech, .780" waist, .927" muzzle,

Colerain rifle barrels are a favorite choice of today's best muzzle loading gun makers, because knowledgeable shooters demand Colerain's accuracy, inside and outside. Founded by two entrepreneurs, Scott Keller and Scott Kelly were tutored by Bob Paris, the famous rifle barrel maker who was first to perfect the technique for production of correct sw

Colerain rifle barrels are a favorite choice of today's best muzzle loading gun makers, because knowledgeable shooters demand Colerain's accuracy, inside and outside. Founded by two entrepreneurs, Scott Keller and Scott Kelly were tutored by Bob Paris, the famous rifle barrel maker who was first to perfect the technique for production of correct sw

Colerain rifle barrels are a favorite choice of today's best muzzle loading gun makers, because knowledgeable shooters demand Colerain's accuracy, inside and outside. Founded by two entrepreneurs, Scott Keller and Scott Kelly were tutored by Bob Paris, the famous rifle barrel maker who was first to perfect the technique for production of correct sw

Our customers sometimes refer to this as the John Bivins style, since he often used this barrel profile on his extraordinary rifles. We offer Colerain 42" swamped barrels in three different profiles. The price includes the breech plug, installed, and match-marked. Our 'B' profile mid caliber Golden Age barrel has a 1.000" breech, .750" waist, .812"

Our customers sometimes refer to this as the John Bivins style, since he often used this barrel profile on his extraordinary rifles. We offer Colerain 42" swamped barrels in three different profiles. The price includes the breech plug, installed, and match-marked. Our 'C' profile large caliber Golden Age barrel has a 1.062" breech, .812" waist, .87

Our 1770 era 38" swamped barrel is named after Isaac Haines, in honor of this rifle maker from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Not well known, recent research indicates that Isaac Haines may have been the most influential artisan in this region. We offer Colerain 38" swamped barrels in three different profiles. The price includes the breech plug, i

Our 1770 era 38" swamped barrel is named after Isaac Haines, in honor of this rifle maker from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Not well known, recent research indicates that Isaac Haines may have been the most influential artisan in this region. We offer Colerain 38" swamped barrels in three different profiles. The price includes the breech plug, i