Flying with Musket - Page 2

P95Carry · January 19th, 2008, 10:48 PM

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P95
Assuming it is one of the Euroarms reproductions, it is a 1 in 48" twist.

It's actually a Brit Parker Hale repro - nicely made piece - 48 sure does sound real familiar. Thanks.

archer51 · January 20th, 2008, 12:26 AM

P95,
Found this, from what you descibe this is the rifle you have. It is 1 in 48 twist.

NA | Civil War-Confederate Arms

PARKER-HALE 1861 MUSKETOON, .577 CAL.
A replica of the 1861 Enfield carbine that was popular with Southern Cavalry and Artillery units.
Bbl. Length: 24"; O.A.L.: 40 1/2"; Weight: 7 lbs.; Rate of Twist: 1:48; Rec. Bullet: .58 Cal. Minie.

P95Carry · January 20th, 2008, 12:35 AM

Yep - that's it Archer and thanks. As I said - sounded familiar.

Never actually tried ball from it - just Minnie. I did tho modify my mini castings to make them more hollow and so get better obturation, even tho the bullet is lighter. In second pic tho it is apparent how easily the ''skirt'' can be upset after my modification - see the ''ding'' between 12 and 1 o'clock!.

That is why I made a wood holder for the pre-lubed bullets - to keep them in good shape (see last pic). It's well past time I went and shot some more of these but oh dear - the cleaning.......... !!!

MaxLoad · January 20th, 2008, 03:01 PM

Found another case for ya. Here

ccw9mm · January 20th, 2008, 08:55 PM

A search for ski tube on Google came up with: SporTube hard cases. Looks like they'll fit the rifle. It even has wheels to assist hauling it around the airport. I'd think doing up the rifle in bubble wrap would protect it nicely inside the tube, finished of with a TSA-spec lock.

corncob · January 20th, 2008, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by MaxLoad

Found another case for ya. Here

Thanks, I visited the Dundee store and was informed that Cabela's does not carry anything that would be long enough for the rifle..

rstickle · January 20th, 2008, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by corncob

Thanks, I visited the Dundee store and was informed that Cabela's does not carry anything that would be long enough for the rifle..

That's strange. I just got a Cabela's (print) catalog and they have a "Flightproof Case", 63" long. It's item number XX-21-6147. And the price is $229.99.

corncob · January 21st, 2008, 03:13 PM

Ah well, I could have just talked to the new guy, or maybe he meant that they didn't have one in stock.

Not a huge deal. Its not like I left the store empty handed,

nutz4utwo · January 22nd, 2008, 08:03 PM

try looking at some electronic keyboard flight cases. They make some long and lockable ones. Not to reccomend this one (its expensive!) but something in this style:

Buy Gator G-Tour 88 Keyboard Flight Case online at Musician's Friend

# Weight: 48.4ÿlbs
# Interior dimensions: 19"W x 6.625"H x 59"L

try craigslist classifieds: jobs, housing, personals, for sale, services, community, events, forums to see if there are any used?

January 20th, 2008, 12:35 AM	#13
P95Carry Assistant Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South West PA Posts: 25,366	Yep - that's it Archer and thanks. As I said - sounded familiar. Never actually tried ball from it - just Minnie. I did tho modify my mini castings to make them more hollow and so get better obturation, even tho the bullet is lighter. In second pic tho it is apparent how easily the ''skirt'' can be upset after my modification - see the ''ding'' between 12 and 1 o'clock!. That is why I made a wood holder for the pre-lubed bullets - to keep them in good shape (see last pic). It's well past time I went and shot some more of these but oh dear - the cleaning.......... !!! __________________ Chris - P95 NRA Certified Instructor & NRA Life Member. "To own a gun and assume that you are armed is like owning a piano and assuming that you are a musician!." If a BG dies as the result of pointing a gun at me, then he has merely succumbed to an occupational hazard of being a thug

January 20th, 2008, 08:55 PM	#15
ccw9mm VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oregon USA Posts: 6,021	A search for ski tube on Google came up with: SporTube hard cases. Looks like they'll fit the rifle. It even has wheels to assist hauling it around the airport. I'd think doing up the rifle in bubble wrap would protect it nicely inside the tube, finished of with a TSA-spec lock. __________________ Your best weapon is your brain. Don't leave home without it. Reports: CZ P01 pt1, pt2. Thoughts: Justifiable self defense. Explain: How does disarming victims reduce the number of victims? Tip: Use the <search> feature.

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January 20th, 2008, 12:26 AM	#12
archer51 VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: VA Posts: 2,541	P95, Found this, from what you descibe this is the rifle you have. It is 1 in 48 twist. NA \| Civil War-Confederate Arms PARKER-HALE 1861 MUSKETOON, .577 CAL. A replica of the 1861 Enfield carbine that was popular with Southern Cavalry and Artillery units. Bbl. Length: 24"; O.A.L.: 40 1/2"; Weight: 7 lbs.; Rate of Twist: 1:48; Rec. Bullet: .58 Cal. Minie.

January 20th, 2008, 03:01 PM	#14
MaxLoad Ex Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 157	Found another case for ya. Here

January 21st, 2008, 03:13 PM	#18
corncob Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 31	Ah well, I could have just talked to the new guy, or maybe he meant that they didn't have one in stock. Not a huge deal. Its not like I left the store empty handed,

January 22nd, 2008, 08:03 PM	#19
nutz4utwo Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 385	try looking at some electronic keyboard flight cases. They make some long and lockable ones. Not to reccomend this one (its expensive!) but something in this style: Buy Gator G-Tour 88 Keyboard Flight Case online at Musician's Friend # Weight: 48.4ÿlbs # Interior dimensions: 19"W x 6.625"H x 59"L try craigslist classifieds: jobs, housing, personals, for sale, services, community, events, forums to see if there are any used?