Spring Nationals, photos by Theresa

Antietam 2016. Burnside Bridge, Dunker Church, Sunken road

Spring Nationals 2015 2nd place A-2 Repeater

130th Nationals Winchester Va

Smoothbore A-2 4th Place. Photo by Bernie

Glastonbury Aug 10 Regional Skirmish

4th Virginia takes 1st place in all three team events, Musket, Carbine, and Smoothbore.  

Dave, and the 4th Campsite

Southern Vermont Primitive Biathlon Pictures

Members of the 4th Virginia at the Southern Vermont Primitive Biathlon this winter. 

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. 

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

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. 

SN&WTC for Massachusetts

All parts fit and assembled. Epoxy and stain/ finishing remain. 

SN&WTC for Massachusetts Artillery Rifle build

Begun one of this winters projects, stretching the stock on a Norris and Clement 2 bander. All original parts except forearm. Musket had been cut down for shotgun use. Barrel relined by Bobby Hoyt. Will post more pictures as work continues. 

Winter project complete. Richmond Cavalry Musketoon

Several photos of the project at various stages. I found two sporterized model 1842s and built a full length 1842 out of the best pieces. With the leftover parts, I decided to build a Richmond Cavalry musketoon. I cut back the sporterized stock to musketoon length, repaired, and refinished it. It was missing wood on either side of the tang, and behind the lockplate. Also needed a new lockplate as the one I had was cracked. Found a good deal on a pitted, but otherwise functional Harper's Ferry 1844. The barrel was lined by Robert Hoyt and a repro front sight soldered on. I also found a repro rear sling swivel from Gator Den at the Nationals. I cut a brass 1816 ramrod down to musketoon length. All other parts are original model 1842. Took it out to the range and was happy with the initial results at 25 yards. Pictures show it in various stages of manufacture, and I included a picture of an original for comparison from the Richmond Armory.