Looking For Walter Clarke

[oscarlovel]

Recently bought a Zoli Mississippi that had a SAC Card and belonged to Walter Clarke. Does anybody have a means of contacting him. I'd like to get some background on the rifle and the previous owner is in Boise, ID. Figure Mr. Clarke could answer my questions. Thanks.

[Walt Clark]

Hi I am Walter Clark.I sold a Mississippi to gentleman in idaho.

[oscarlovel]

Would like to know about the rifle. Is it glass bedded? I ask because I could not separate the stockfrom the barrel. Also, do you recall your load data and sight settings-- bullet preference? Different load for 100 yd vs 50 yd? My email is oscarlovel@gmail.com. Would appreciate any info you could supply. Thanks.

[Walt Clark]

Hi Clint. Sorry it has taken so long for me to get back to you...just haven't had the chance.

I bedded the barrel and the lock bolts and tang bolts were pillar bedded. Should be 3.5 - 4 lb trigger pull. Did a trigger job...I polished and think I jeweled the lock and some other work (can't remember exactly what). I used the Hodge .575 with 45 gr FFF Goex and shot 1 inch group at 50 yd, 2.5 inch group at 100 yd. Sites--low setting for 50 yd and one notch up for 100 yd.

Great little musket--only used it for about half a season--the length of pull is too short for me and I wasn't really comfortable.

Hope this is helpful. If you have any other questions--don't hesitate to ask. My email is wdmclark@yahoo.com

Walt Clark
4th VA Inf.