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    Appropriate cylinder gap for Colt revolvers

    I do agree with you there - tension is needed at the barrel lug when assembled. It can't be a loose or relaxed fit at that point. So I'm curious how much of a mismatch you've found to be acceptable or desirable. Or do you just not worry about it? It is what it is and go with it. So your method...
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    'New' Renegade, need help

    Thanks, Grenadier. That's exactly the data I was looking for. And, yes, I went through the same thought process of why even bother, but if I can tap the hole for the next size up nipple, then the rest is fixable. A rusty barrel these days is worth at least fifty or seventy five bucks. I've even...
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    Appropriate cylinder gap for Colt revolvers

    When I was first learning about these guns, the data I got was to rotate the barrel to the side and observe whether the barrel lug and frame line up evenly. Shim the arbor to make that happen. I don't do that now, except to see how far off the mating is once the arbor is shimmed. How do you...
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    Appropriate cylinder gap for Colt revolvers

    Let's see if I'm tracking with you: **** the barrel to the side so the frame and barrel lug don't mate up. Set up the arbor (adding or subtracting length as required) so it bottoms out at the correct endshake. Now here's where I think differently. You're saying the frame and cylinder lug...
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    'New' Renegade, need help

    No, I'm not asking about removing a ball, though there is that. No, I didn't fail trying to pull it out. No, I didn't drill a hole through it. And I didn't even try shooting it out. Here's the story - at least the way I got it. The guy was selling the rifle for a friend's widow. He's not a...
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    Appropriate cylinder gap for Colt revolvers

    Unless the arbor is too long, the frame and cylinder lug will always meet. Does that, or has that, ever happened? So I don't follow you. How would you adjust excessive endshake without bringing the barrel and frame closer together?
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    Appropriate cylinder gap for Colt revolvers

    There is a sequence of steps to follow in setting up the pistol. Number one is setting up the arbor so it bottoms in the barrel. Check the end shake, which should be about .003". If it's too large, then shorten the arbor. All of this is done with the barrel NOT contacting the frame lug...
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    Round ball spin.

    How would you know if it keyholed?
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    WANTED Whitworth (Early Parker Hale)

    That was one of the first things that happened to me when I joined. A guy said his friend in Texas had what I wanted and gave me an email address to reach him. I'd never run into that before. I contacted the guy in Texas, but he felt flaky as all he!!, so passed on it. That was right at the...
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    WANTED Whitworth (Early Parker Hale)

    I've been interested in a Whitworth for a long time as well. Put me second in line OldRust.
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    What mistakes have you noticed in movies/tv shows that happen in the BP era like Daniel Boone, Patriot etc?

    In DEAD MAN'S WALK (prequel to Lonesome Dove), which starts out in 1842, there are several scenes with Walker Colts. At that time, only five shot folding trigger.36 Patersons were available. The Walker wasn't created until 47. I guess it wouldn't have been as impressive with the .36 Paterson...
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    SOLD Uberti 1862 Pocket Police

    Who made it and when? Is it a six shot or five?
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    SOLD PRICE DROP -- T/C Hawken or Renegade - Rear Sight - 13/16” H-H centers.

    My Gun Works - Muzzleloading Emporium catalog says that the sight for the 54 is different than the ones for .45 and .50. Don't know what the difference is - curious what it is. The Renegade 50 is 1" and so is the .54, so it's probably not the width of the sight. There must be different hole...
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    SOLD PRICE DROP -- T/C Hawken or Renegade - Rear Sight - 13/16” H-H centers.

    I'd be interested in the just the hammer. Don't need the sight.
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    Powder Granulation for percussion target accuracy

    Isn't there some indication granulation sizes were different 150 years ago?
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    So..... why a muzzleloading?

    Great intro, miglee! Like your style. I'm not exactly sure where it started with me, but back in the 70s a past life experience emerged with an open top Colt. Sort of a deja vu thing - I had to hold that pistol again. It's difficult describing what it does to me - magical doesn't do it, but...
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    Purchased An Item, It Arrived Broken. Seller Holding Back Repayment!

    Let us know once you've gotten the refund. I also don't think it's ethical filing a claim on a part that was previously repaired. And good luck with a USPS insurance claim - they fight tooth and nail to not pay out.
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    WANTED Odd percussion revolvers

    I didn't know they repossessed old black powder guns. :p I'm sure that's a typo and you meant 'repros'?
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    Kibler's next gun?

    He's also a member here.
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    FOR SALE T/C Hawken .45 barrel

    I’ll get it from you. PM sent.
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