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I predict dualist1954 original 1851 Colt will not cap jam.
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I enjoy watching people who know their subject sharing their knowledge!!
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JohnnieT
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Well that’s a shame, but still a lovely pistol.
JohnnieT
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For those who have not yet seen the video, the info on his specific Navy is interesting. Never thought I’d enjoy learning about the history of nickel playing!
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Just saw the video a couple of hours ago. He did have one cap jam but it only took a few seconds to clear it. The gun was made in 1862 and was obviously well cared for. And it was darned accurate. Add in the other information Mike provides and it is a fine video.
Jeff
Jeff
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Wow... I can't think of one reason not to have a high appreciation for Mike. I've found his videos to be genuinely informative and I look forward to him posting more.
He is a wealth of knowledge on BP guns
. He shoots many different BP firearms and weather you like him or not he has put out a lot of GOOD videos that are informative
. The "naysayers" are the armchair internet warriors who have nothing better to do but find fault with others
. I wish I had the time and dedication to do half of what Mike does
. He shoots many different BP firearms and weather you like him or not he has put out a lot of GOOD videos that are informative. The "naysayers" are the armchair internet warriors who have nothing better to do but find fault with others. I wish I had the time and dedication to do half of what Mike does
JCKelly
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Great video
A properly tuned revolver does not need a cap rake or “Manhattan conversion” or any other nonsense. Those cure only the symptoms, not the root causes.
In a nutshell, rough factory hammer faces, oversized nipple orifices, weak factory mainsprings, and overall rough machining compared to the originals are the major contributors to cap jams. All these issues are almost always curable with minor investments in time and resources by owner with no expensive gunsmithing needed.
In a nutshell, rough factory hammer faces, oversized nipple orifices, weak factory mainsprings, and overall rough machining compared to the originals are the major contributors to cap jams. All these issues are almost always curable with minor investments in time and resources by owner with no expensive gunsmithing needed.
yes me also. they are a great asset to the sport. and down to earth!!
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what do oversize nipple orifices cause...?
no we know the rest of the story!
Go to the time expense and bother of doing your own videos , and I am certain some one will make similiar comments about you .
Oh exalted one!
Now you are taking. all my guns have a cap rake and Slixshot nipples. I have a pair of 1860 Armies so equipped with a total of a thousand rounds without a cap jam of any kind,
i am not sure how the shield works but more power to you
Bunk
most of my Colt replicas have been modified with a Ruger type spring and plunger to replace that frazzling spring.
Therefore there is nothing to break it just works.
But that is interesting and good on you.
And, if you watched, he did have a cap jam with the original. Perhaps if he had used original caps?
I guess that is the reason they were issued in pairs.
Well who knows but he motivated me to get my1861 Navy out and shoot it and it did tget shot oday with NO cap jams..
Bunk
I guess that is the reason they were issued in pairs.
Well who knows but he motivated me to get my1861 Navy out and shoot it and it did tget shot oday with NO cap jams..
Bunk
maybe dripping?? debree falling out??
or the hammer blown back to half cock?
