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06/17/2026

Inside a Real Railroad Caboose! 🚂

Step inside a historic railroad caboose at the Lake Waccamaw Depot Museum in North Carolina.

For decades, cabooses served as the office and living quarters for train crews traveling America’s railroads. Take a quick look inside this fascinating piece of transportation history.

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06/16/2026

Inside a 1904 North Carolina Train Depot!

Built in 1904 and saved from demolition decades later, the Lake Waccamaw Depot Museum preserves the history of railroads, local industry, Native American heritage, telegraph communications, and life around Lake Waccamaw.

Take a quick look inside this fascinating piece of North Carolina history.

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06/10/2026

Why Does a Flintlock Feel Slow to Fire?

The Brown Bess and the 1853 Enfield may look similar at first glance, but their ignition systems are very different.

In this Reel, Jeffery from Sandy Kay Outdoors and I discuss the slight delay many shooters notice when firing a flintlock musket. Along with the discussion, you’ll see both the Brown Bess 2nd Model and the Pattern 1853 Enfield in action with plenty of black powder smoke and musket fire.

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06/09/2026

Brown Bess & Enfield Musket Fire

Two iconic military fi****ms. One range day.

This Reel features firing footage from a Brown Bess 2nd Model flintlock musket and a Pattern 1853 Enfield rifled musket. From flintlock sparks to percussion-cap ignition, these historic fi****ms represent two very different eras of military history.

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06/07/2026

What did people eat during the Revolutionary War era? This venison stew was prepared over an open fire using simple ingredients that would have been familiar to many Americans during the late 1700s. Join Our Living History for a quick look at historical cooking and everyday life in early America.

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06/07/2026

Did You Know Salisbury Was Once the Center of Western North Carolina?

Before the American Revolution, Salisbury served as the judicial center of western North Carolina and became one of the most important communities in the Carolina backcountry. Discover the fascinating history behind this colonial North Carolina town in this quick history reel from Our Living History.


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06/02/2026

Teaching Jeffery How to Fire a Brown Bess Musket

Before Jeffery from Sandy Kay Outdoors could fire my Brown Bess 2nd Model flintlock musket, he had to learn how it works.

This 45-second Reel shows part of the process of teaching a first-time black powder shooter how to safely operate one of the most iconic muskets of the Revolutionary War era. There’s a lot more to these old flintlocks than just pulling the trigger.

One of the best parts of living history is helping others experience it firsthand.


05/31/2026

“Fix Bayonets!” 😂 Brown Bess Range Day Moments

Sometimes the moments between the musket shots are just as memorable as the shots themselves.

This video features a few fun moments from our Brown Bess 2nd Model range day, including black powder smoke, great musket firing, a perfectly timed “Fix Bayonets,” some behind-the-scenes GoPro footage, and a Brown Bess that had become a “dirty son of a gun” after a long day of shooting.

Just a few friends enjoying a day at the range with one of history’s most famous muskets.


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05/29/2026

Deep Cleaning a Brown Bess Flintlock Musket

Black powder fi****ms require a LOT of cleaning after shooting.

In this video I show the detailed cleaning process I personally use for my Brown Bess 2nd Model (Short Land Pattern) flintlock musket after firing live rounds and blanks. We remove the lock, boil it in hot water with Dawn dish soap, scrub off spent black powder residue, flush the barrel with hot water, use cleaning patches, and apply a very small amount of Ballistol afterward for lubrication and protection.

This is simply the method I personally use on my musket. Different shooters and reenactors may use different methods depending on conditions and personal preference, so always use caution and proper firearm safety practices.


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05/25/2026

Installing a Flash Guard on My Brown Bess Musket

In this video I show how I installed a flash guard on my Brown Bess 2nd Model (Short Land Pattern) flintlock musket using only a flat head screwdriver and a 12mm wrench.

This is simply the method I personally used on my musket and is NOT meant to be considered the only or “official” way to do it. There are multiple methods people use, and anyone working on a firearm or reproduction musket should always use caution and proper safety practices. But if you’re in a pinch and only have minimal tools available, this method may help show one approach that can work when done carefully and correctly.

I also demonstrate how I carefully pulled the frizzen back to apply pressure to the spring while removing the bolt and installing the flash guard.


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