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    SOLD Colt 1862 police revolver “trapper “ 460.00 shipped 36 caliber

    I will show my ignorance, did Colt actually offer this configuration in the original production guns, or is this a fantasy piece?
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    Taylor’s & Company

    I have a pair of their “tuned” SAA’s. They are very nice. If you are looking for a standard Pietta 1860 army, you can get the same pistol from EMF for less.
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    Thanks USPS

    The only thing to make of it is these employees do not understand the very regulations they are suppose to enforce. I had the same issue with my Local post office. I politely asked for the name and number of their superior at each level of management who told me I couldn’t do what I knew was...
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    Thanks USPS

    I mailed a letter to Ca. From Va. nearly two weeks ago. Has not shown up yet. I talked to my local guy at the post office. He said the Richmond office was three weeks behind on sorting packages. I haven’t given up hope yet😀
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    Hello from Indiana

    Still consider myself a Hoosier, although I currently reside in Va. I still own the old farm and 268 acres in Greene County Indiana. I go back every few months to see my siblings and camp in the woods. If there are any interested forum members who are close, the farm is 30 minutes from...
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    WITHDRAWN Saddle Worn .54 Pedersoli Sharps Carbine

    Does this carbine have the so called “floating” Removable breach?
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    WITHDRAWN lookin for an 1860army

    I have examples of the Armi San Marco, Uberti and Pietta. The Armi San Marco is the best fit and finish and a good shooter, but they have have been out of business for some time. Between the Pietta and the Uberti, the Pietta is the best shooter, but it is not a fair comparison as the Pietta has...
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    Bought myself a Christmas present

    I appreciate everyone who took the time to reply, and really appreciate the links.
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    Bought myself a Christmas present

    Cabelas was running a 10% off sale, and using my points, it was a $200 gun. I don’t normally like gaudy, and will probably let it age to grey. But right now I need a set of faux ivory grips. Anyone know of a source for decent grips?
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    SOLD RURAL PENNSYLVANIA CLOTHING 1976 One of 2000 First Edition Casebound Copies

    If this book is still available, I will take it. Thanks
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    Loading cap & ball revolvers

    By the size of the spout on the flask.
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    Loading cap & ball revolvers

    I use a flask with a 20 grain spout. After inverting the flask to fill the spout, close the via the spring loaded valve that separates spout from flask. I was under the impression this is why flasks are designed with the spring loaded closings valve and interchangeable spouts so you can...
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    Loading cap & ball revolvers

    Yes that’s exactly what I was doing, appreciate your response
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    Advice for beginner

    For safety reasons is it necessary to swab the bore with a wet patch between every shot, at this point I won’t be speed loading, and I won’t load directly from a flask
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    Loading cap & ball revolvers

    I use to shoot an ASM 1860 army quite a bit, but that was a long time ago. My practice then was 20grs pistol powder loaded directly from a flask, then a wonder wad, seat the ball and cover the ball with bore butter. I never had any problems. Being older, and I hope wiser, is loading powder...
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    Advice for beginner

    after joining this forum in the summer I feel I have learned a lot reading old threads, and I have acquired a couple percussion rifles. A repro Colt 1861 special and an original 1842 smooth bore. Many years ago I use to shoot percussion revolvers regularly, but never long guns. I currently have...
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    SOLD two white dresses

    I will take these. Sending you a PM
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    Why does smokeless powder peel open a muzzleloader like a banana?

    I want to be clear, I was not doubting you, just didn’t understand the dynamics involved. I appreciate your detailed explanation. Reenactors have been banned from using ramrods for several years now, surprisingly I am not aware of any unfortunate incidents. I am not a Reenactor, but I do firing...
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    Why does smokeless powder peel open a muzzleloader like a banana?

    Just finished reading this old, but very interesting thread in its entirety. I was drawn to the comment about reenactors needing to be careful when loading blanks to avoid pressure problems from having a layer of powder in the barrel. I am not a Reenactor, but have friends who are. They are no...
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    SOLD Simple throwing hawk 16"

    I will take it. sending you a pm
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