Gunsmithing tools and cleaning equipment

[bezoar]

Not sure if its right for this board, but im wondering what tools you guys can recommend for the proper care of a percussion revolver. I just want a dependable and decent priced kit to take care of one.

 

[pondoro]

There will be minimalists who carry less than this. I agree that this is more than necessary and is probably more than anyone would carry into the woods if they were also carrying food, shelter, etc. But I am a Wallyworld toolbox kind of a guy.

I have a pistol box ond it contains:
Powder measure.
Flask
Capper
Range rod
Wooden Ram rod
Wooden short starter
Nipple wrench (for revolver)
Nipple wrench (for sinlge shot pistol)
Rod-end accessories (44/45 cal)
Rod-end accessories (36 cal)
1.5" diameter by 8" long maple dowel (used as a hammer)
Patches (for 45 cal single shot and 36 cal single shot)
Wads (44 cal)
Bore butter
Powder
T/C cleaning solvent
36 cal balls
44 cal balls
45 cal balls

I admit that this is "kitchen-sinking" of the worst sort, but I can grab this box and any of ML pistols and go to the range, secure that I have what I need.

I have a rifle box that is similarly stocked, but is smaller because I have only on caliber of rifle.

I also have a shooting bag which I always bring, it includes eye protection, ear protection, club membership cards, keys, several screwdrivers annd change to buy targets. That bag goes with my centerfire and rimfire guns as well.

 

[pondoro]

Oh, yeah, the screwdrivers in my gun bag contain a set of gunsmithing screwdrivers. But I had to thin one of the tips so it fit into the slot on the screw at the bottom of the grip. It was too thick.

 

[madbrad]

I dont think its excessive it sounds right on par with my gear.