My First Black Powder Firearm!

[springfield art]

I never heard of Rigarmi either, but it's a winner!

 

[KingOfKindling]

That's a nice looking RAG 60. I don't remember but there is a difference in #10 caps size on Remington and CCI. Most all these old revolvers use #10

Yeah, could be an Actual #10 size. The new Uberti and Pietta guns must have changed things a bit to make the nipples fit both 10's and 11's. Even if they do that poorly.

I've actually got some new (2023-2024 guns) unmolested Pietta and Uberti 1860 cylinders. So I pulled a nipple from each to compare with with the Rigarmi.

To the naked eye it's kinda hard to see the differences. Lots of optical illusions. The Rigarmi cone is definitely a lot shorter looking though.

Took some calipers to all of them, and here's the data. The Rigarmi cone is definitely smaller in every dimension. Dunno if that makes it a true #10 or something smaller.

Thread Diameter and pitch is identical to Pietta, which I believe is 6x0.75 mm. A Pietta nipple threads cleanly into the cylinder, but it is way too long. Gonna see if I can find something to fit. If not, Pietta nipples could be shortened to work in a pinch.

 

[Jappo]

Yeah, could be an Actual #10 size. The new Uberti and Pietta guns must have changed things a bit to make the nipples fit both 10's and 11's. Even if they do that poorly.

I've actually got some new (2023-2024 guns) unmolested Pietta and Uberti 1860 cylinders. So I pulled a nipple from each to compare with with the Rigarmi.

To the naked eye it's kinda hard to see the differences. Lots of optical illusions. The Rigarmi cone is definitely a lot shorter looking though.

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Took some calipers to all of them, and here's the data. The Rigarmi cone is definitely smaller in every dimension. Dunno if that makes it a true #10 or something smaller.
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Thread Diameter and pitch is identical to Pietta, which I believe is 6x0.75 mm. A Pietta nipple threads cleanly into the cylinder, but it is way too long. Gonna see if I can find something to fit. If not, Pietta nipples could be shortened to work in a pinch.

That's a lot of difference. And like you said, the Pietta can be shortened.

 

[Old-Duckman]

Welcome aboard. I guarantee you that this purchase will not be your last BP firearm. Seems like every forum that I join costs me money!

This is by far one of the best, if not the best, forum that I belong to.

Enjoy but hold on to your wallet!