Top is a 1853 model Enfield Type III, made in Birmingham England with lock dated 1862. Bottom is sort of a model 1854 Lorenz. Very early model, lock started as a pill lock, but was modified to percussion with the addition of a pistol hammer, and the extra lock holes period filled in, and lock reshaped. Very fortunate that Andy Adams had a hammer in his parts drawer, since the usual Lorenz hammers did not come close, even by hand fit standards. The Lorenz is a contract made by Ferd. Fruwirth, and has been bored out to a .58 cal shotgun.
Friday, February 19, 2016
Sunday, May 31, 2015
Friday, May 29, 2015
Monday, May 25, 2015
Sunday, October 12, 2014
Sunday, August 10, 2014
Thursday, June 26, 2014
Monday, April 21, 2014
Saturday, March 22, 2014
2014 Tiverton blackpowder shoot
Several members of the 4th were able to shake the ice off this past weekend at Tiverton Rod and Gun Club Cabin Fever shoot. In attendance was Tom, Bob, Al P., John, Krista, and Roger.
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Official New England Region Skirmish dates
2014 Skirmish Dates (Official):
May 3-4 Hopkinton, MA 10th Ma Batty
May 15-18 Ft Shenandoah, VA 129thNationals
Jun 14-15 Saratoga, NY 14th Va Cav
Jun 28-29 Glastonbury, CT 42nd NYVI
Jul 12-13 Glastonbury, CT New England Region
Jul 26-27 Saratoga, NY 120th NYVI
Aug 9-10 Glastonbury, CT 34th Va Battln
Aug 23-24 Middletown, NY 1st NJLA
Sep 13-14 Hopkinton, NY 4th Va Inf
Oct 2-5 Ft Shenandoah, VA 130thNationals
Oct 18-19 Saratoga, NY Commander’s Shoot & Regional Meeting
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Completed Norris and Clement
"Artillery" model 31" barrel 2 band Norris and Clement complete. Subject to SAC inspection in the Spring. Final weight 7.6 lbs (a bit more than I hoped), but still a pound less and 9" shorter than a 3 bander.
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