Just won a Farmingdale 1863

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Jim VanMiddlesworth
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Just won a Farmingdale 1863

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I just won the bid on a .50 cal. Farmer 1863 in near new condition. I'll send off a M.O. tomorrow and hopefully have it next week. Any pearls of wisdom?
"Dyin' aint much of a livin', boy"
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Re: Just won a Farmingdale 1863

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Wisdom? Don't hang it on the wall and admire it, get out and shoot it, by jingles!
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Jim VanMiddlesworth
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Re: Just won a Farmingdale 1863

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That's the plan. Just struck a deal today for an 1862 made carbine converted to 50-70. Three groove with a shiny bore.
"Dyin' aint much of a livin', boy"
Jim VanMiddlesworth
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Re: Just won a Farmingdale 1863

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I received the 1863 yesterday and it exceeds my expectations. It is beautiful and if it was ever shot it has maybe 5 rounds thru it. It is virtually brand new. Now I just need to get some bullets and musket caps.
"Dyin' aint much of a livin', boy"
Michael P Nowak
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Re: Just won a Farmingdale 1863

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:D I know the feeling also. About a year and half ago I too won an Farmingdale from one of the auction sites. What was so cool about it that I got the carbine for the asking price. So shoot the weapon and enjoy it my friend. There is non better then what you have. Mike
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Re: Just won a Farmingdale 1863

Post by lastchip »

Just wondering, did u get a change to give the Farmingdale a test drive yet? If so, what did you end up using for powder and bullet combo and how we're the results?
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