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    .36 Navy

    I shoot conicals in my 1851 Uberti almost exclusively. .380 rb is the correct size for most of the Navy caliber pistols, .375 are easily obtained however. The key is that you want a lead ring shaved off of the RB to insure that the fit is correct. Chainfire in my experience is usually caused...
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    carry a '51

    I think the legal issues have been covered pretty thoroughly here, and now a gunsmith's opinion. I work on historic firearms for a living, and shoot them on a weekly, sometimes daily basis. My personal favorite is the 1851 Navy, and my personal 1851 is highly modified for accuracy. However...
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    Windex/Rubbing Alcohol?

    Windex works pretty good for a quick fix, but soap and water is the best. Call it overkill, but I finish by using 40psi steam on my pistols to make sure everything gets clean. Plus it warms up everything nicely so the oil of your choice really soaks in.
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    Greetings!

    I've heard good things about this site, and look forward to good conversation and learning! I am a Living Historian at the Nevada City Montana Outdoor Museum, an ALHFAM site. My era is 1863-1865.
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