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That looks New-In-Box compared to the rusty zombie ASM I resurrected years ago. Had to soak it in Ed’s Red for two months to get the nipples out.
Even with a “dog knot” in the barrel it shot great groups with15 grains 3fff
Enjoy!

.44 cal you recommend 15 gr of 3 F. I cant remember what we shot in it back in the day, seems like it was 25 or 30 gr. But that could have been the ole Jukar Kentucky pistol we had.
 
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This was in my Dads attic for probably 30 years. I thought it was stolen or lost while I was in the CORPs didn’t think much about it. Figured I Would break it down and see how it looks. Not that great. Barrel has some pitting in it. Cylinder as well but not as bad. Externally not that bad at all. So what say you all! Keep shooting it or keep it as a “Cool Paper Weight “? It’s an 1851 sheriff in .44/.454.






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No reason a paper weight can't be loaded and lethal. Unless you have crumb crushers and rug rats around.
 
This was in my Dads attic for probably 30 years. I thought it was stolen or lost while I was in the CORPs didn’t think much about it. Figured I Would break it down and see how it looks. Not that great. Barrel has some pitting in it. Cylinder as well but not as bad. Externally not that bad at all. So what say you all! Keep shooting it or keep it as a “Cool Paper Weight “? It’s an 1851 sheriff in .44/.454.






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An old Armi San Marco! Clean it up, get it shootable, then decide. You can shoot it, then when not at the Range, use as the proverbial paperweight! Neat find!
 
The ASM's were good guns. I have several. They all function nicely. For everyday range shooting, 15-20 grns of FFF real black, a grease cookie or a felt wad or both with a .454 rb is heaven to shoot. Enjoy it because it belonged to your father.
DL
 
This was in my Dads attic for probably 30 years. I thought it was stolen or lost while I was in the CORPs didn’t think much about it. Figured I Would break it down and see how it looks. Not that great. Barrel has some pitting in it. Cylinder as well but not as bad. Externally not that bad at all. So what say you all! Keep shooting it or keep it as a “Cool Paper Weight “? It’s an 1851 sheriff in .44/.454.






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As long as the cylinder is lining up correctly with the barrel (in battery) and the clearance between the front of the cylinder and the back of the barrel is correct, go get it! Never over load an old gun. The military charge was designed to not only be effective but to insure the reliability of the weapon. Staying within the recommended powder load and loading procedure will always produce the most reliable and consistent results.
Neil
 
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