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  1. M

    Techniques for caps on revolvers?

    Thank you, sir. I will cease any pinching, replace all old nipples, and only use size 10 caps. I appreciate your time.
  2. M

    First chainfire

    Thank you. They were indeed size 11 caps. So if you 'have to' pinch, bad idea? 10s did not seem very tight either. By the way, I just put a fresh set of Pietta nipples on. The installed set were too large to fit either 10s or 11s. I did not know if there was an older type? Or I have read...
  3. M

    First chainfire

    You are correct. It is used, and I am guessing perhaps 70s/80s vintage (Armi San Marco). I had read about the heavy load issue, so I did examine the recoil shield before choosing to try firing, and did not see evidence of damage. HOWEVER, your suspicion may be correct. When rotating the...
  4. M

    Techniques for caps on revolvers?

    I have been collecting for a little over a year, but hadn't been shooting. I have tried Remington and CCI size 10 and 11 caps on two different older Remington 1858s, a Starr DA, and and Spiller and Burr, and all seem loose. I have pinched them down, but still seem to lose one or two per...
  5. M

    Flash in the pan

    Literally. Three attempts, three failures to ignite powder in the barrel of a flintlock pistol I bought some time back, but have not gotten around to trying. Each time, I got good ignition in the pan and a satisfying cloud of smoke, but no 'boom'. I cleared the flash hole between fails. I...
  6. M

    First chainfire

    Had a Remington reproduction fire the lower chamber when I touched off a shot. It plowed into the rammer, deforming sufficiently that the cylinder had clearance to keep turning. In fact, I didn't even notice until I unexpectedly didn't hear a 'bang' when i got to the empty chamber. I used 25...
  7. M

    Starr DA revolver reproduction - action unreliable

    Just received a new Starr repro. Does anyone have first hand knowledge? Action will be fine for a few pulls, then the trigger will lock up, or seemingly fail to reset. The consequence is that you cannot advance the cylinder, or even put to half cock to freewheel rotate. This is just too...
  8. M

    Source for slow match?

    Thanks to all for the sources and advice. I may have prematurely gotten a head start on the urine supply after reading WesTex's post :blah:
  9. M

    TOW .62 cal Prussian Dragoon

    Picture?
  10. M

    Leaving C&B loaded

    Would it be blasphemy to suggest a Howell conversion cylinder for SD?
  11. M

    Vendor experiences?

    Yeah, it is perhaps 1/16th to 1/8th thick, with no rigidity. I'll find some 1/4-1/2 inch cloth to do the trick.
  12. M

    Source for slow match?

    Just received my first matchlock. MVT sent a piece of clothes line. Very thin and flimsy, does not seem suitable... Dumb question - your favorite source for a match? Or is it just a thick piece of rope? Thanks for helping out a new guy.
  13. M

    new .62 gonne

    Nice looking piece!
  14. M

    Sea Service Pistols?

    Just received the 'Tower Horse Pistol' from Loyalist Arms, which appeared to be similar to the Sea Service model. Seems like reasonable quality for the price, but have not shot it yet (too bleepin' cold, and the snow is too deep...). Loyalist had great service. Sorry, too long a day. I got...
  15. M

    Vendor experiences?

    Closing the loop... Today, I received the pistol from MVT. Quality is OK, but the inside of the trigger guard is corroded. Also the match sent is a joke, $4 well spent for a piece of cloths line... :headslap: Will keep the pistol, as I have no confidence in a timely exchange/refund. Never...
  16. M

    Interesting Colt Navy

    Sorry, no help. But it sure is purdy :bow:
  17. M

    Colt Styles

    Nice summation. I have been on the road to collect an example of each 'style' or 'type'. I started with a 3rd model Dragoon, picked up a '51 Navy, and lastly a '62 Police. A '49 Pocket and a '60 should finish the series. Your article helps to confirm. :hatsoff: Then on to a Patterson and...
  18. M

    1st single shot percussion pistol?

    Thanks for all of the feedback. I do appreciate it.
  19. M

    1st single shot percussion pistol?

    Very nice work!
  20. M

    1st single shot percussion pistol?

    Thanks to all for sharing opinions. One further question: how are the three brands in regards to non-period warnings and such carved into the barrels?
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