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  1. MO_E_W

    THANKS TO ALL FOR ALLOWING ME TO ENTER THE FORUM.

    Howdy from SW Missouri, Joplin area. Maurice
  2. MO_E_W

    Percussion Caps

    Here is a little info on the caps. I have the RWS 1075`s and CCI #11 MAG`s . Both fit and work well in my Ted Cash snail capper and oval capper. Both fit CVA mountain, with Uncle Mike`s nipple, and GPR with SS nipple, very well, and both fit my Uberti 60 Army with slix six nipples good an tight...
  3. MO_E_W

    Another Colt 1860 disassembly question

    Link to U tube vid of Goons guns. Maurice
  4. MO_E_W

    Another Colt 1860 disassembly question

    JB Here is a link to Goons gun works. Mite be able to help you out. Looks like he knows what to do. May be a little pricey. Worth a check. Services — Goons Gun Works Maurice
  5. MO_E_W

    New member from Missouri

    Welcome from Joplin
  6. MO_E_W

    Question about percussion caps

    Thank you very much. MO
  7. MO_E_W

    Percussion Cap Availability

    Bass Pro in Springfield MO has Remington #10 and #11 caps in stock. Just checked within the hour. Maurice
  8. MO_E_W

    Question about percussion caps

    I have a choice between types. #11 Remington or #11 RWS 1075. I am familiar Remington but never used RWS. The better buy is the RWS. Just not sure of them Thanks Maurice
  9. MO_E_W

    Where to set the sights ?

    I have my .50 set at : zero at 25 yds., 6 o clock at 50 yds., zero at 75 yds., 12 o clock at 100 yds. .490 ball, .018 patch, 85 gr FFF. BP. Works for me. You may have to work up your own sight picture. ML have more of an arch then modern arms. Good shooting. Maurice
  10. MO_E_W

    Refinishing the 1847 Walker and percussion pistols

    Looking good. Good job Sir Maurice
  11. MO_E_W

    Refinishing the 1847 Walker and percussion pistols

    That's a good looking Walker. I agree with GT. Let the gun wear in naturally. Think about it. All weapons issued back then were brand new, and kept that way cause the owner`s life depended on it. Plus ordered to keep weapons cleaned and oiled. A lot of those boys it was the first time to have a...
  12. MO_E_W

    Pietta serial number Question

    The cylinder star was .09 to tall also. Was able to return the extra cylinder. Here is a few pictures that may help. CN is the date code. = 2015. The print on the underside of the barrel is so small I need a magnify glass to read it. Not able to get a picture of it. This is exactly how it is...
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    Pietta serial number Question

    Trying to find out some info on the Pietta 1860 Army I have. Maybe someone here will know or have idea on how to find out. Have noticed that all of the Pietta guns that I have seen (so far) have a serial number that starts with letter "P" and the numbers are stamped on. Were as mine starts with...
  14. MO_E_W

    Revolutionary War Bison horns ?

    In the stories I`ve read about Daniel Boone opening up the Kentucky territory it mentioned the abundance of big game animals such as Bison, Elk, Mule dear And white tail dear. Along with large amount of other game. A lot of the trails they traveled on were from made by them. So it is possible...
  15. MO_E_W

    Aging look for brass framed revolver.

    Put just enough vinegar to soak the news paper and a little puddle in the bottom of the bag
  16. MO_E_W

    Aging look for brass framed revolver.

    Aging of brass. Place brass parts in lg plastic ziplock bag with crumpled news paper and white vinegar hang this out of the way. This will take about 24 to 48 hours. Afterwards should look 100 years old. As for the steel you mite be able to do it the same way, not sure. I have done this to tin...
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