January/February 2025

This issue was mailed out on 1/24/25.

ON THE COVER: A pair of fine 18th-century-style swords made by Kyle Willyard of Old Dominion Forge. Last year Kyle celebrated the 30th anniversary of Old Dominion Forge. Photograph by H. David Wright.

CONTENTS:
3 Letters from Our Readers
7 Prime Possibles
9 Doin’ It Yourself Good Stuff Is Still Out There - T.C. Albert
17 Shooting the Bull Continuing With the .36 Navy - Mike Nesbitt
23 Dispatches from New England Deep Freeze - Vincent C. Spiotti
31 18th Century Traveler Life and Property Preservers - Matt Wulff
43 Forgotten Trails Fort Osage: Outpost on the Missouri - James A. Crutchfield
49 On the Game Trail A Rifle, A Reminder - Jake Bulitz
54 Brian LaMaster and LaMaster Arms - Andrew Scott Wills
69 The Use and Benefit of a Well-Maintained Weapon - Mike Mooore
77 John Ludwig Schneider, Colonial Gunmaker and Patriot, Part II - Building Old John - Tom Snyder
85 Bread, The Support of Life Part II - Indian Corn - Kimberly K. Walters
93 Classified Ads
96 Index of Display Advertisers