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Eric Krewson:
It is good that people carry on the old ways but it is not for all of us. We all find our own niche in the sport, mine is making my guns period correct, my five builds have been flintlocks, I did one TC kit that my dad had but never put together. I made one Kibler rifle but probably won't make another, not enough work in the build to get the kind of satisfaction (and frustration) that I get from a plank build, I need that sense of accomplishment in the niche I have settled into.

Do you build your guns Ed, I imagine that you do but I can't remember.

BowEd:
I get it about the satisfaction of building things.It's a good thing and enjoy it myself.I've built many other primtive weapons and other articles besides muzzle loaders beyond the difficulty of anything you've shown.People can choose and push the limits to their own liking.It's all about individualism and beautiful.
This paticular site is not for all of us out there and the only correct thing you responded about.The "us" as you refer to will have to find  their own niche on other sites if it is'nt primitive and by the sites rules.On this site it's just for the ones that enjoy the primitive aspect of it.Owning/handling/and showing weapons and it's accoutraments whether it is made by their own hands or not.This is the point I made.Trying to shift the subject does not make my point go away.
Although this paticular site is not specific about accoutraments but should be.As there is no synthetic working parts allowed on a bow.I suppose if this site allows plastic nocks on wooden arrows it should allow a plastic gun powder holder.
The gun I showed inlays of furniture were not up to my liking.Neither was the barrel and front site.I refitted and finished everything on this paticular gun.Not that big of a deal in my mind.Scroll work on lock was done by a friend.
It's good you like making period correct guns and showing it's process.I personally know it's rewarding.It might inspire others to do the same, but showing 20th. century accoutraments [plastic] with it is not.Whether you respect that point is up to you.
Of all the hobbies I've pursued buckskinning is one that has influenced me as much as any of them getting ideas from it making articles and weapons.I've seen many other exquisitely made gun makers' guns at rendezvous but primitive archery is not their thing.As a credit to them they stay in their own lane and respect the format.

Gimlis Ghost:
Has anyone tried the Magicians flash paper for this purpose, or would it pose a safety hazard?

Hawkdancer:
Good information, Ed.  Think I will try to make up some.  Some times, we get a bit lazy in adhering to primitive rules, depending on
the situation.

Gimli, never heard of the flash paper before!  Is it percussive, and what is the composition?  Not sure Would want to try pushing it down the barrel if it is more sensitive than black powder! :-M :fp!
Hawkdancer   

Gimlis Ghost:

--- Quote from: Hawkdancer on January 18, 2022, 05:10:32 pm ---

Gimli, never heard of the flash paper before!  Is it percussive, and what is the composition?  Not sure Would want to try pushing it down the barrel if it is more sensitive than black powder! :-M :fp!
Hawkdancer   

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Well according to this flash paper is pretty much Nitro-Cellulose, basically the same as some early smokeless powders like the German Blatchen Pulver.

Paper cartridges for the Colt Cap& Ball revolvers of the 1860's used a nitrated paper to burn away cleanly but I'm not sure if those would be the same. The paper they used was slightly moisture resistant likie the coating once used on playing cards, which has been used by prisioners to make an explosive powerful enough to break the locks of 19th century cell doors.

I've made paper cartridges for my 1852 Navy Colt repro using the very thin JOB cigarrete papers, but they left a tiny bit of debris, though I never had a problem with those fragments .

The weight of the paper for one cartridge would be miniscule but possibly could add a hair to the explosive force of a charge.

I was more concerned that its low flash point might result in a cartridge box detonation if a spark landed on explosed rounds.

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