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  1. Classic Arms 1999 - An Antique Retrospective

    Classic Arms 1999 - An Antique Retrospective

    We found an old copy of Classic Arms from May 1999 that had some interesting articles in it.
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  2. The Le Mat Revolver Giving It Both Barrels Since 1856

    The Le Mat Revolver Giving It Both Barrels Since 1856

    Invented by Jean Alexandre Francois LeMat in 1856, the Le Mat’s revolver is one of the most identifiable firearms of the era.
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  3. How To Select The Right Percussion Cap For Your Muzzle Loading Gun

    How To Select The Right Percussion Cap For Your Muzzle Loading Gun

    Selecting the right percussion cap is a fairly painless process. The three main sizes of percussion cap are No.10, No.11, or musket caps.
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  4. Black Powder Comparison Chart

    Black Powder Comparison Chart

    It can be difficult to select the right grade of black powder to get the most out of your shooting. Fortunately, we have created this chart to help.
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  5. Powder Loads - How Do You Measure Up?

    Powder Loads - How Do You Measure Up?

    The key to good shooting with muzzle loading guns is consistency of load. Provided loading is consistent, bullets will group in one place on the target.
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  6. Blast From The Past

    Blast From The Past

    A little blast from the past, (sorry for the pun), we found some old photographs of the Henry Krank Shop from years ago. A lot has changed since then, the World, the Law and even our tiled floor.
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  7. Swiss Black Powder, Premium Powder For Better Shooting

    Swiss Black Powder, Premium Powder For Better Shooting

    Swiss range of black powder is the ultimate choice for any shooter looking to get the best performance from their gun.
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  8. Black Powder Revolver Cleaning & Maintenance Guide

    Black Powder Revolver Cleaning & Maintenance Guide

    Properly cleaning and maintaining Black Powder revolvers is essential to their continued function and accuracy. Find out how here.
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  9. Top 5 Bolt Action Military Rifles

    Top 5 Bolt Action Military Rifles

    Military rifles have exploded in popularity in recent years, especially at Henry Krank. Here are our Top 5 Bolt Action Military Rifles.
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  10. Muzzle Loading - What, Why, How

    Muzzle Loading - What, Why, How

    Shooting muzzle loading guns is surprisingly common, and black powder shooting in general has enjoyed a great renaissance in recent years.
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  11. Django Unchained. ' The 'D' Is Silent, The Remington Isn't Though

    Django Unchained. ' The 'D' Is Silent, The Remington Isn't Though

    The Remington 1858 can be seen throughout the film in the hands of various people, as was common at the time.
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  12. Which is better, Percussion or Flintlock?

    Which is better, Percussion or Flintlock?

    A quick comparison and history of the most popular muzzle loading ignition systems, the flintlock, and percussion action.
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