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Normally the cap flash has no problem igniting the charge through the paper. I have heard of an occasional issue when there is multiple layers of paper (due to the way the end was folded over or when a twisted tail was used instead) but it is uncommon. Never had an issue with any of the...

An interesting subject. There were certainly a number of different ways that old (and sometimes new) military arms passed into private hands. Years ago I read an article in the Gun Report (a collectors magazine) about research into Ohio militia arms turning up reports on 1850's era state...

Not a pepperbox, looks more like a small single shot pocket pistol... which the Allen company did sell, I have seen several at various collector shows over the years

Well I shoot my Nepalese P53, haven't had any issues. Don't know why he would have been shooting 80 grs, most sources I have read indicate the original loading was closer to 60 grs and mine shoots quite well with a US pattern Minie and 60 grs 2F. Some day I hope to try it with the British...

I've tinkered with a couple of these little Spanish guns in the past, think they're safe enough with mild loads. Dixie Gun Works sold some of these years ago, I remember seeing them in their old catalogs from the 1960's (think I still have one packed away upstairs, need to find it just for the...

I agree with Zonie, it was a flintlock that is partway through being converted to percussion. Still needs a lot of work, hammer needs replaced, needs a proper drum and the lock will need to be fitted to the drum.

A few units used them with varied success during the war. The cylinder flash, occasional lead spitting and the fear of a crossfire certainly affected their popularity. Some liked having multiple shots available but, once empty, they took longer to re-load. There are contemporary illustrations...

I would agree it's a Jukar made gun. I have owned several of these including the bolster breech models and the later drum type that came before the CVA patent breech. I actually picked up one of this type at the last OGCA gun show for $5 (it was dirty, missing the nose cap and had tape holding...

Every octagon barrel Colt replica I can remember handling over the years has this cut but it does vary in size. Different makers seem to have different tolerance levels for the dimensions of the cut. You will also see it on Dragoon barrels and the various Confederate copies whether they use a...

I would say that it would be at least uncommon for the later Napoleanic era pistols to show up in the US during that time frame. The most likely way would be individual examples in the hands of immigrants fleeing the wars in Europe (or the disorder and mess afterward) who might have acquired...

Looks decent, considering that my shop sold a few examples in worse condition for more than you paid I think you did okay. Original parts can be hard to find and a bit pricey. I still have an 1860 that I have been slowly piecing back together (it's a shooter) with a couple modern parts on it. I...

I would also tend to suspect it was originally a target rifle that has been shortened. As to its current form I have heard such short barreled guns referred to as "buggy rifles" in the past (fit easily under a buggy seat), perhaps a way to salvage a gun with a damaged barrel. Though it could...

Sounds like a "Patent Breech" which some reproductions have. Most people use a smaller diameter brush or a small loop with a patch that will enter the reduced portion to give it a good cleaning.

Most likely Dixie Gun Works.

The plum color is due to the type of steel (chrome or nickel content) and the actual shade of plum/purple can vary as well due to the bluing temperature when doing hot salts bluing. At least that is what various sources claim and a gunsmith friend who specializes in re-finishing work told me...

I actually found it digging through a box of assorted parts at a gunshow. When comparing several different triggers (all intended for Colt replicas) I noticed variations in length, thickness and curvature going to the tip. The parts had belonged to a deceased gunsmith that the fellow at the show...

Something is very wrong here, there should be no way to pull the trigger and get the sear to come out of the half-cock notch. Since you say the sear fits outside the gun have you checked to see how they align when assembled in the gun? If the parts were made by a different manufacturer the hole...

Several things to check, pull the lock and see if the sear is moving freely for one. If not it could cause such a problem as you describe. Another thing to look at is most CVA locks have a sear engagement screw that allows you to reduce sear engagement with the tumbler. If in too far you might...

Some years ago I saw an original Colt pocket frame that had been converted to a smoothbore single shot pistol. Not sure when it was done but from the wear and patina it was a long time ago. Not a target pistol like the Tingle or it's CVA look alike but someone had a need or use for a single shot...

Proof marks aren't clear in your pics but do look correct for Britain and from the early 1800's if my memory is right.I would suspect it's a self defense piece of some sort (overcoat or travelers pistol perhaps). The brass barrel could indicate it was intended for sea service but brass barreled...