1828 New Haven continued......thanks
You have been very helpful. i will continue to research. wish it was in front of me.
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Glad to help and I look forward to additional information and pictures. I've always loved antique US military firearms and had quite the collection at one time.
Here's your original thread for reference: http://forums.gunbroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=4692080 -
I heard back from the person storing my gun. he said it does have a 42" barrel, 3 barrel rings w/ sling mount but no sling mount on trigger. No stud for bayonet mount and no other initials. He keeps insiting it's a cap-lock. He means percussion correct? I don't know if this brings us any more infomation but wanted to share it with you. I remember when i was a kid it was in what I would thought was excellent condition but what would i know about that? But who knows...all yet to be seen. have you ever heard of a hard case long enough to check this on my flight back? it would only cost $25 0 -
quote:Originally posted by eogolpost
I heard back from the person storing my gun. he said it does have a 42" barrel, 3 barrel rings w/ sling mount but no sling mount on trigger. No stud for bayonet mount and no other initials. He keeps insiting it's a cap-lock. He means percussion correct? I don't know if this brings us any more infomation but wanted to share it with you. I remember when i was a kid it was in what I would thought was excellent condition but what would i know about that? But who knows...all yet to be seen. have you ever heard of a hard case long enough to check this on my flight back? it would only cost $25
...Or you could fedex or ups it back home and not go thru the hassles of certain airlines.0 -
quote:Originally posted by eogolpost
I heard back from the person storing my gun. he said it does have a 42" barrel, 3 barrel rings w/ sling mount but no sling mount on trigger. No stud for bayonet mount and no other initials. He keeps insiting it's a cap-lock. He means percussion correct? I don't know if this brings us any more infomation but wanted to share it with you. I remember when i was a kid it was in what I would thought was excellent condition but what would i know about that? But who knows...all yet to be seen. have you ever heard of a hard case long enough to check this on my flight back? it would only cost $25
It's possible that the trigger guard has a hole for the swivel but the swivel itself is missing. It's really no big deal at this point.
I agree with Cartod but I would ship it by USPS Priority Mail as UPS has a questionable reputation when safely shipping firearms. I've received two long guns with broken stocks that were shipped by UPS. You can "build" a box for it using their free Priority Mail "shoe boxes" taped together with heavy duty shipping tape. Wrap the gun well in heavy bubble wrap, add bubble wrap to the bottom of the box and center the gun in the box. Then, stuff the sides all around with bubble wrap or styrofoam "peanuts" all the way to the top. Top it off with more bubble wrap and tape the box securely.
It probably won't cost you more than $25-$30 to ship it home. A hardcase that long and airline-approved could set you back a couple hundred dollars.
I hope you can get us some pics in the near future as they will help immensely.0 -
wow...your shipping idea is fantastic. will only be back in maine for less than a week...this shoe box plan will be time saving. thank you so much. ill send a photo either the week of the 24th while im there or after the 31st. you have no idea what a help you have been. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by eogolpost
wow...your shipping idea is fantastic. will only be back in maine for less than a week...this shoe box plan will be time saving. thank you so much. ill send a photo either the week of the 24th while im there or after the 31st. you have no idea what a help you have been.
Packing it as you build it is much easier. Close the end of one show box and add bubble wrap in the bottom. Stand the gun in the center and fill the sides of the box. Then, while someone keeps the gun centered, slide another shoe box down over it, overlapping the flaps with the bottom box. Tape it well with heavy-duty shipping tape and stuff it with packing material. Keep building, packing and taping as you go, until your gun is completely packed! Six 12" USPS shoeboxes should do.0 -
I use to use the free heavy duty triangular shipping boxes that are available at FedEX shipping locations. Their stiff triangular design makes them more durable, IMHO. For packing I used cheap paper towel rolls from Wallmart. Split the rolls lengthwise with a sharp knife, then put the split rolls around the barrel and stock.
The only possible problem I see is that the USPS has length restrictions for their Priority Mail service. I don't remember what it is, but you might bump into it by the time you have securely packed the Musket with padding under the butt of the stock and over the end of the barrel.0 -
quote:Originally posted by rufe-snow
I use to use the free heavy duty triangular shipping boxes that are available at FedEX shipping locations. Their stiff triangular design makes them more durable, IMHO. For packing I used cheap paper towel rolls from Wallmart. Split the rolls lengthwise with a sharp knife, then put the split rolls around the barrel and stock.
The only possible problem I see is that the USPS has length restrictions for their Priority Mail service. I don't remember what it is, but you might bump into it by the time you have securely packed the Musket with padding under the butt of the stock and over the end of the barrel.
Priority Mail allows up to 84", which should be ok for his musket. I have also used the triangle boxes for rifles but they were no good for muskets due to the drop in the wrist. It's worth a try, though.0
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