Repro 1849 Revolver

[Enfield1]

I’m considering getting a repro 1849 revolver. Would a .319 ball mold be sufficient?

 

[user 48679]

.323" - you should use a ball large enough to shave a thin ring of lead when it's seated in the chamber to ensure the front of the chamber is sealed

 

[GR50036]

.319 might be on the small side. You might wait and mic the chambers and see what those are before you get a mold. Some guys will use up to a .330 round ball. I use a .323 in my original, granted its 157 years old. Ideally it should shave a small ring of lead when you load it into the chamber.

 

[DOUBLEDEUCE 1]

You might try a single round of 00 Buckshot.

 

[TDM]

Good advice already given. Best to wait till you can mic the barrel.

 

[B P Arn]

You might try a single round of 00 Buckshot.

That works well for me, and is all I have ever used.

 

[Stantheman86]

I'd love to be able to find the big sacks of chilled lead shot again.....

 

[Dale Lilly]

00 Buckshot works perfectly

 

[nkbj]

Depending on who by (and when) a reproduction .31 revolver was made, you can have .31 bore, .32 grooves and .31 chambers. Or .32 chambers. Just all depends on what it is in your hands.
A .31 really can benefit from using the biggest ball practical, including bevels on the chamber mouths. Shot one in the 70's that loved these things.