Seating Lead In 1851 Navy

Bad Karma · 2025-01-22T19:54:44-0500

Anneman said:
It's been authenticated by two different "experts", one was from Rock Island Armory. BTW 2nd Generation Colts are genuine Colts but this Serial Number according to Blue Book Pocket Guide For Colts IS First Generation

Colt reused serial numbers regularly. Not often used on the same model but it did happen.

Sorry Dude · 2025-01-22T22:30:09-0500

Anneman said:
I'm using Hornaday .375 36 cal lead balls in an 1851 Navy. I loaded with 20 grains and and a wonder wad. I used a loading stand (1st time) All of the balls fell out. Any suggestions? The cylinder chambers still have the powder and wads. Should I try larger balls?

I removed a nipple from my cylinder and loaded a conical bullet only in that chamber, I then pushed it back out from the nipple hole with a wooden dowel rod. Then I measured the diameter of the bullet with calipers and had my chamber dimension. Easy peasy. .380 anything should work for you though and that is a beautiful revolver.

Seating Lead In 1851 Navy

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