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Help identify maker.
I acquired this 1851 Navy, want to find out what company made it. An Italian replica of 36 cal percussion. Here are the markings. Top of octagon barrel reads: Navy Arms Co Ridgefield N.J. NAVY MOD. 1851 Left side of barrel reads: Black powder only-made in Italy Caliber 36. Right side of frame... -
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1860 .44 misfire problem.
Seems the nipples are in question. I use #11 CCI and need to pinch them to stay put. How do I determine what the size of nipples to buy if I wanted to install new ones? Tapered or straight ? What size nipple wrench do I need ? I look at several suppliers and not sure what will work. The... -
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1860 .44 misfire problem.
My Colt replica 1860 made by ASM detonates most of the shots, but does not with every pull of the trigger. The cylinder gap measures .020 "at the forcing cone of barrel . Some of the misfires seem to be cap related. In that I mean the hammer drops OK, and dents the cap but no detonation. I got... -
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O.K. Where are all the #10 Caps
Same #10 spot that Basspro has ,but always empty even when times were better just can't get them here in Calif. Got a fairly good touch on pinching #11 to stay put :haha: -
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Remington 58's questions
I'm a real novice here, but if both cylinders fire in one gun only the problem would be the non firing gun's hammer or cylinder alignment. 1 . Spring weak, not enough force to ignite the cap . 2 . Not completely striking the cap too much gap between hammer face and cap. 3 . Or cylinder is... -
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corn meal?
Seems there are several reasons to use either corn meal or cream of wheat. My reason for cream of wheat is the handling ie pouring the stuff, it flows easier than corn meal, particularly in the field. Loading at home doesn't matter. Maybe as I get more proficient at tracking shot results the... -
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Questions from a Noobe
As a new BP shooter also, I had the same reservations about the brass concerns and started with 25 grains of fff mine is a .44. So I topped the powder with 10 grns of corn meal and then the ball all sealed with Crisco. The wind conditions made poring powder from a measurer a little dicy. My... -
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Nitrated Cigarette Paper
There is a lot of info on the web, just search "nitrated paper" I use cigarette paper to roll powder and shoot. Easier than loading lose powder on the range.- Atlast357
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Armisport
Dixie has a Kentucky 45 for $295, my interest is the manufacturer, Armisport Italy. Reading reviews as usual are mixed like , "don't like it", "not built like an original", stuff like that. :yakyak: Not looking for exact originality I just want to have fun and recreate a little history. Anyone... -
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Every Type of C&B
Coot said it. You will limit yourself. Two months ago I started with one an 1851 Navy, now have three, two Colts and a Remington. All replicas. At the price of the guns and shot, this is a great hobby. Now getting steeped in Civil War history..... LOVE IT! -
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Fixed up an old "Kentucky" pistol.
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What do I need to shoot my revolver?
Fired my 1851 brass .44 first time also. Follow note in the Cabela's instructions, not to use more than 25 grains of powder, so I used 22 plus 3 grains of corn meal then the Crisco. Make sure the #11 caps are seated fully ,use a wood dowel to "push" them on the nipple. One cap fell off when I... -
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Lesson learned about caps
Here is a vary detailed article. http://www.theopenrange.net/forum/index.php?topic=9093.msg62297#msg62297 -
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Lesson learned about caps
Update on my first BP firing experience. With the slightly crimped #11 caps in place , I managed to send .454 balls down range pushed out by a very light 22 grns load of Pyrodex 3f topped with about 3 grns of corn meal and sealed with Crisco. At an estimated 100 yrds the so called Navy .44... -
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Lesson learned about caps
I just noticed in the photo the hammer is back. :confused: :hmm: -
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Lesson learned about caps
Pictures are worth a thousand words. First off my revolver is a brass framed Navy and I'll use a light 22 grain load of Pyrodex. Can't find Remington 10 caps so will buy on line. After seeing this photo, don't want to trust the CCI 11.caps. -
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Lesson learned about caps
I always like to experience new things for myself, and be able to put it in my memory bank for future recollection and story telling to the young ones, but I don't want to experience this : :nono: -
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Lesson learned about caps
Jamming seems to be a concern, but he chain fires to me could be more serious. I hear a lot about chain fires, but no one has explained what really happens when the chamber not aligned with the barrel goes off ? :( -
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Lesson learned about caps
10s or 11s Only two places in town that have BP supplies both had 2 cans each so got one can of CCI #11 . I removed the cylinder off the newly purchased 1851 Navy, and fit a cap on the nipple they fit fine......... in the shop. Well being the new kid on the block and I now know the dealers...