Can't describe the feeling

[Gunsmoke47]

Thanks for the confirmation Warren. We combed the area pretty good but I bet we will go back just in case.[] Neat article Ron. After I get it cleaned up, I'll post another pic. Thanks guys, Kelley

 

[bearswede]

Here's some ramrod pipes that seem similar to yours... What metal are you thinking it's made of?

http://www.trackofthewolf.com/categories/partList.aspx?catID=14&subID=165&styleID=747


Ron

 

[capsoda]

Good info Ron. Most production { cheap every day use } flints used corragated brass. You could have a gunsmith make you anything you wanted. The Brown Bess was one of the production type that your average D. Boone could afford.

Hey Kelly, Abrasive blast lightly to remove heavy deposits and glass blast to remove the rest and pack the exterior of the iron. Soak in penatrating oil { completely submerge } for to or three days. After that you should be able to disassemble it and determine just how good it really is. Might be able to restore it. If it won't come apart after that email me your Ph # and I will call you and give you some other helpful info.

Oh yeah, don't heat it.

 

[atticmint]

Awsum, find guys []

 

[Gunsmoke47]

Thanks Bear! Mine resembles the RP-NW-F-6-B. It is brass and we are going back to that site in about 30 minutes. Cap, I have already used my dremil and soft wire brush on it and it's looking pretty good, but I do have access to a bead blaster out at work and I thought I would hit it ever so lightly with that. I am a firm believer in Kroil Oil and you can bet it will get a good soakin![] Now, if me or Pitfinder can just find that barrel today![] Thanks guys, Kelley

 

[cc6pack]

Gunsmoke,

You can also use an electrolysis method. It's simple to use and only takes about a day to complete. All you will need is some Red Devil lye (crystal form), plastic bucket, and zink. Maybe some rubber gloves if you want to keep your finger prints. be glad to post instructions if you're interested.

 

[capsoda]

I'm set up for that, pro like, I'm a jeweler. I use it to get badly corroded movements out of solid gold and silver cases. I'd be carefull on fine iron peaces like that. Check it every few hours so it wont pit or try using salt with no iodine in it instead of lye. I always use a stainless steel electrode. Zink, copper and brass can leave micro deposits on what your cleaning.

 

[Gunsmoke47]

Well we just got back from the same spot and we didn't find the barrel![&o] We did however find 5 more pieces of the gun. The most impressive is the brass side plate opposite the flintlock mechanisim. It is a serpent, or dragon or something. Hopefully it will help identify the gun. There was one more small broken brass piece, an iron screw, an iron catch lever, and a smashed ornate brass piece that we are not sure about. Possibly the tip of the ramrod? Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks, Kelley

 

[Gunsmoke47]

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[flasherr]

Nice find kelly. One of these days i might actualy get up that way to visit with yall
Brian