New Pistols

[Reconfire85]

Just inherited these German Target Pistols. What size cap should I use and what kind of powder. I tried number 11caps but they are to big.

 

[azmntman]

powder? Try #10 caps

 

[cynthialee]

Before I shot those pistols I would have a skilled black powder fire arms gun smith look over them and give you a go or, no go for shooting them.

Old guns should not be fired without an inspection.

 

[azmntman]

+1 :thumbsup: She's very correct!

 

[mooman76]

If you have trouble finding #10 caps you can change the nipple to fit #11 caps. 3f powder is what you want to use but 2f would work if that's all you can find.

Also in a pinch(no pun intended)you can pinch the number 11 cap to make it fit tighter.

 

[bpd303]

Nice looking pistols. After they have been checked and OK to shoot, I would try RWS 1075 caps and fffg real black powder. What caliber are they?

 

[cynthialee]

I would use 2F in those old pistols or any other old firearm. Keep the pressure down. 3F has higher numbers than 2F for pressure. I wouldn't want to stress that old steel overly much.

 

[Reconfire85]

not sure I think 50 the balls that came with them are the same as the balls I have for my rifle.