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  1. The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
    I have a Springfield 1863 that my grandfather brought back from the Mozambican War of Independence. Does anyone know anything about the US trading muskets to Africa after the Civil War? Does anyone know of muskets being used in African colonial rebellions in the 1960's, or could this have been...
  2. The Ammo & Reloading Forum
    Why are triple base propellants not used in conventional firearms? They negate the muzzle flash when they are used in heavy weapons systems such as tanks or naval vessels so I would think that this would be attractive for use in small arms. Does anyone know why this is? I have heard...
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    Hello, I'm new to the board and wanted to first thank whomever in advance for their time and input. I recently inherited a antique Japanese Tanegashima matchlock rifle from my Grandfather's estate. I'll post a few photos so you can get an idea of what it looks like. I'm very interested in...
  4. General Firearms Discussion
    Hello there, Last weekend a friend of mine has been working as a landscaper and dug out a gun that was buried in the ground, after seeing the pictures I was wondering what kind of gun would this be ? Is there anyone that could identify its type ?
  5. The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
    Hi, We have some old pistols in the family, and there is one in particular that we would like to get an estimate on value. I know that it is a dueling percussion pistol from Belgian. Made by J. B. RONGÉ. Unfortunately, we do not have the sett. But it is a beautiful pistol and I have seen...
  6. The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
    Hello everyone, thanks for allowing me to join your forum. I recently traded for this antique lever action rifle with scope. I can't find much info on the rifle, can you guys help with age, price, etc etc. Thanks so much in advance for any opinion and reply!! Jim
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