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In my desire to acquire particular arms which will span my late 1850s AZ Dragoon and far west Civil War impressions I am looking at building 3 types of weapons. My want is to not use Italian parts if possible and build authentic looking weapons.
So regarding lockplates for the 1841, 1847 cavalry model, and 1853 Sharps receivers, I have Lodgewood, S&S, The Rifle Shoppe to look at (unless I am missing another). My questions are the following.
Do these parts come stamped, dated, etc? If so, are the stamps accurate and authentic in appearance? Are there any warnings, pitfalls, advice on these builds anyone can offer? I do know about the final finishing of some parts, etc., though the locks can be bought assembled.
The initial build from the list will be the 1841, so I am most curious about that. Barrel makers, for original 54 cal., would be appreciated. Whiteacre's? If not already browned, who can do such a job? Dunlap stocks are the only source I have experience with when building military weapons...any other recomendations?
I hope to hear sage advice from the usual suspects.:wink_smil
Thanks in advance.
In my desire to acquire particular arms which will span my late 1850s AZ Dragoon and far west Civil War impressions I am looking at building 3 types of weapons. My want is to not use Italian parts if possible and build authentic looking weapons.
So regarding lockplates for the 1841, 1847 cavalry model, and 1853 Sharps receivers, I have Lodgewood, S&S, The Rifle Shoppe to look at (unless I am missing another). My questions are the following.
Do these parts come stamped, dated, etc? If so, are the stamps accurate and authentic in appearance? Are there any warnings, pitfalls, advice on these builds anyone can offer? I do know about the final finishing of some parts, etc., though the locks can be bought assembled.
The initial build from the list will be the 1841, so I am most curious about that. Barrel makers, for original 54 cal., would be appreciated. Whiteacre's? If not already browned, who can do such a job? Dunlap stocks are the only source I have experience with when building military weapons...any other recomendations?
I hope to hear sage advice from the usual suspects.:wink_smil
Thanks in advance.
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