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    Percussion Revolver Carry - Civil War

    I believe Army regulations were that The holster was worn on the right hip butt forward so it could be drawn with the left hand, sword was worn on the left hip so it could be drawn with the right hand. If an additional revolver was carried a holster could be worn (butt forward) on the left hip...
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    1851 Navy cartridges

    The conicals I have were made by Ozone Mountain. They are labeled "conical pistol bullets 36 cal". .375 Dia 123 gr. I've been looking at real civil war pistol conicals and the ones I have seem to be longer than the ones they used in the Colt Navy. Then again maybe Im doing something wrong...
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    1851 Navy cartridges

    Thanks for the replies, I was shooting my Colt navy today and attempted to load conicals had a heck of a time. They seemed too long to fit under the rammer so I went back to the round balls. I was thinking of trimming a little off the bottom of the conicals, any other suggestions would be...
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    1851 Navy cartridges

    What was the standard load for the 1851 navy during the Civil War? Im fairly certain they used conical bullets, but what kind of powder(FF,FFF) and how much did they use? Thanks
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    Hello

    Greetings, Ive been "lurking" here for about about 2 months and finally registered. I really enjoy shooting blackpowder guns and discussing American history ; this looks like a good place to do both. Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas.
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