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[Dickydalton]

I just got a 45 Flintlock Pistol on Gun Broker. The only marking is Spain on the bottom of the barrel. It shot just fine and looks good.

 

[preston cook]

hotoSmile: :hatsoff:

 

[Dickydalton]

I don't know how to post a pic. Sorry

 

[Dickydalton]

Here it is with two of my Colts. I think it's just a Jukar but it shot OK. Thanks again Zonie.
Yes that Pocket Navy is loaded. It sets on a night table.

 

[mahaganv]

"Yes that Pocket Navy is loaded. It sets on a night table."

I just purchased a Pocket Navy and wish to keep it loaded and available. What would you recommend for a good load behind a RB?

 

[Dickydalton]

Mine is loaded with 18 grains of Swiss 3F and a wad lubed with Gatfoe #1 and a round ball. I just got some 125 grain Buffalo Bullet Conicals that were impressive out of that 1851 Navy at 30 yards so I might load them next time.

 

[RADeO]

Mine is loaded with 18 grains of Swiss 3F and a wad lubed with Gatfoe #1 and a round ball. I just got some 125 grain Buffalo Bullet Conicals that were impressive out of that 1851 Navy at 30 yards so I might load them next time.

Is there a high level of humidity where you live? If so do you seal the caps with beeswax, nail polish, or some such to prevent moisture from contaminating the powder? Just wondering.

 

[Dickydalton]

It's never lower than 25% in the house and usually way higher outside. I use nothing to seal the caps and have left a revolver and Hawkin 50 loaded over the fireplace mantle for over a year and they still shot fine.I do shoot the table guns at least once a month to be sure all's well.

 

[Dickydalton]

P.S.
My flintlock TC Renegade was loaded over the mantle for 6 months with no powder in the pan and worked fine.

 

[MSW]

just to see if it worked, i've kept a revolver (ROA) loaded, capped, and locked up for about two years here in southern Vermont ... when i took it out into the woods, it went off just fine on all cylinders.

make good smoke!