Table of Maximum Loads For Blanks

[musketman]

I found this "Table of Maximum Loads For Blanks"
that can be used during reenactments, so I'm passing it on...

Small Arms:
Weapon Type Caliber Maximum Blank Load

Pistols
Colt and Remington Revolver .44
30 grains FFg

Colt Navy Revolver .36
14 grains FFg

18th Century Muskets
Brown Bess .75
90 grains FFg

Charleville .69
90 grains FFg

19th Century Rifles and Muskets
U.S. Rifle, 1841 .54 or .58
60 grains FFg

Springfield, 1861-1864 .58
60 grains FFg

British Enfield .58
60 grains FFg

U.S. Musket, 1842 .69
75 grains FFg