greeting from Korea

[whummell]

Service member here stastioned in Korea..... Been 7 months since since ive seen my babies( guns) oh ya and kids too... was wondering if anyone has any cap and ball pistols ie 1851 to 1860 repos. I have read alot about chain fires and the danger of loading all 6 cylinders at once.... Has anyone done this or has experienced any problems. I have a 1851 and i love it but i have only loaded one cylinder at a time. I have a friend in Indiana who is looking for a BP shotgun. We have checked a few local stores and have been told they are not being sold anymore. Looking around IN KY and OH areas. Also looking for a Blunderbus.

 

[Stumpkiller]

Welcome.

I only load all six when I'm going to be standing in one spot. If I intend to carry the gun loaded I keep the hammer of my 1851 Navy down on an empty chamber.

I make sure the primers fit the nipples well and wipe Crisco (or Spit-Ball, or any grease lube) over the balls in the loaded cylinders and, knock wood, have never had a chain fire.

 

[musketman]

Welcome to the forum...

Here is a great post on cap and ball revolvers, it'll answers many questions you may have...

How to best use a cap and ball revolver

 

[Rebel]

You can still get BP shotguns. They are available through Cabela's, Dixie, Navy Arms, and you will find some on some of the Gun auctions like Auction Arms.

 

[shmrck1]

whummell,
welcome to the forum glad you found us. i am sure all your ???? will be answered here so ask away.
by the way thanks for being in the service and keep your powder dry.
again welcome and stay active

I am snake-eyes eace: eace: eace: :thumbsup: :relax:

 

[madstone]

Welcome whummel,
These folks have all the answers. I've learned the answers to questions I didn't even know the questions to!
Nice bunch, too.
Most chain fires w c&b revolvers, today, are from not greasing the ends of the cylinders or loose nipple to cap fit. In the "old days" it was where the originals had rusted through tiny spots in the cyl's?
They are incredibly safe and reliable, the 44's are good defense guns in areas that don't allow firearms. They used to be exempt from firearms legislation but are still deadly weapons?
Load 5 of the 6 and use the 6th for safety. Unless you have hammer notches between the cyl's. I've used everything from GI grease to crisco for over-ball grease. If your nipples are tight and caps tight you will have no problems!
God bless a serviceman.

 

[Liver eatin’ Johnson]

Welcome whummell,

Hope you are able to check in often from where you are stationed as you'll be amazed by the amount of advice that gets tossed around in here. Be sure to check out the smoothbore section for your shotgun questions. :thumbsup:

LEJ

 

[brushbuster]

welcome aboard ,my family and i are truely thankful for your service and sacrifice .keep your head down ,shoot straight and come home safe. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

 

[Gary]

When the Colt repeater (a revolving cylinder) rifle fired by a Berdan Sharpshooter had multiple combustions, it just fueled the sharpshooters disdain for that rifle and increased their yearning for the Sharps. That gun was hardly used when it happened too so we can't attribute it to age or rusting through and I'll stick with Elmer Keith's explanation of loose percussion caps.

BTW Wummel, welcome to the board and thank you for serving. :thumbsup:

 

[Pop's]

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Hello Whummell, don't envey your tour. Did a couple of winters there in 50-51. Coldest damn place I was ever in.
You take care of your self and get back to them babies. :redthumb: