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Offline Swampman

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My 1842 Springfield Rifled Musket
« on: May 06, 2012, 06:03:45 AM »
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Re: My 1842 Springfield Rifled Musket
« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2012, 11:50:02 AM »
Good pose there Swampy!
 Can you shoot that Mod 1842 fairly accurate??
Is that a Pedersoli brand?
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Re: My 1842 Springfield Rifled Musket
« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2012, 12:41:42 PM »
It's an Armi Sport.  I haven't been able to get to the range with it yet.
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Re: My 1842 Springfield Rifled Musket
« Reply #3 on: May 06, 2012, 01:10:38 PM »
Very nice Swampy! :) Let us know how she shoots.

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Re: My 1842 Springfield Rifled Musket
« Reply #4 on: May 06, 2012, 03:19:19 PM »
Swampy,
 Do keep us posted on range results, accuracy, loads, etc.!
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