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Just for something to talk about.
« Thread Started on Jul 20, 2009, 5:29pm »		[Quote]
The new project( for those who have not seen the pictures.)

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« Reply #1 on Jul 21, 2009, 7:58pm »		[Quote]
It will interesting to see how it functions.
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« Reply #2 on Jul 22, 2009, 1:22pm »		[Quote]
After taking it all apart and, machining the barrel it was discovered that the round was hanging up on the vent.
We will reassemble it Saturday AM and more than likly give it a test.
These guns must have been a disappointment to Mo. Gen. Jeff Thompson. First he braggs about getting them, then is waiting to test their worth in battle when they arrive. He does not mention them again in the OR.S , not even at their loss to the 7th Ill cav.

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« Reply #3 on Jul 22, 2009, 4:09pm »		[Quote]
Looking forward to hearing the report.
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« Reply #4 on Jul 22, 2009, 6:11pm »		[Quote]
I would suggest standing closer to the barn if you want to here the report. ;D
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« Reply #5 on Jul 25, 2009, 7:06pm »		[Quote]
I heard that you were going to test fire it today. The report hasn't gotten here yet.
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« Reply #6 on Jul 26, 2009, 7:52am »		[Quote]
Unfortunately, with the as humid as it was and the rain the paint wouldn't dry and it remains unassembled.
Did get the second barrel assembled for machining today.
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« Reply #7 on Jul 26, 2009, 8:03pm »		[Quote]
This is more encouraging; found a 1863 quote in the OR's referring to the HUghes gun as being " The best breech-loader now in the service."
Won't make my Ellsworth second, but the Hughes is prettier.



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« Reply #8 on Jul 27, 2009, 2:59pm »		[Quote]
The Hughes gun is definitely an eye catcher. So is the paint dry yet?
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« Reply #9 on Jul 28, 2009, 6:39pm »		[Quote]
The barn is not close to my house either but I would assume so. New plan is to assembly on Saturday AM. B. H. mentoned maybe bringing it to Richmond next weekend. It will be a Bluewater the following weekend.
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« Reply #10 on Aug 2, 2009, 7:38pm »		[Quote]
Tested the gum disk (rubber) seal for the breech and it was found not to leak. ;D
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