[ARCHIVED THREAD] - The Black Powder Pistol Thread (Page 1 of 2)
Posted: 3/23/2014 2:46:37 PM EDT
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I keep finding myself drawn to these replicas . Which are the companies to stay away from ? Any particularly decent forums ? Who do you folks recommend for online ordering ? Aside from a CVA kit I built back in the 80's , the only experience I have with the pistols is the Walker Colt ...an Armi San Marco . I vaguely remember reading somewhere of the internals being junk in one of the Italian makers ....good place for replacement guts ? Pics.....post em if ya got em......  |
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Quoted: I have that pistol. It is a beast. If I remember correctly you can load 55 grains behind a round ball and it is potent! Mine chain fired on me once and it was a bit scary to say the least. Is it Vasaline that you smear over the ends of the cylinders , to help prevent this ? |
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I have that pistol. It is a beast. If I remember correctly you can load 55 grains behind a round ball and it is potent! Mine chain fired on me once and it was a bit scary to say the least. The Colt revolver rifles would take you hand off if they chain fired. |
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Quoted: I want a LeMat, Dammit! I had a chance to buy a used one, that was like new, for $200 a few years ago. But I was broke at the time...  http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/02/Le_Mat_Revolver.jpg/300px-Le_Mat_Revolver.jpg Somebody should create a Modern LeMat, with .44 magnum 45/70 and 12 gauge barrels.  Go big or go home   ETA : I've always thought those were so dang purdy...in a steampunk kinda way   |
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I want a LeMat, Dammit! I had a chance to buy a used one, that was like new, for $200 a few years ago. But I was broke at the time...
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/02/Le_Mat_Revolver.jpg/300px-Le_Mat_Revolver.jpg Somebody should create a Modern LeMat, with .44 magnum 45/70 and 12 gauge barrels.
Go big or go home
I was actually thinking .500 Mag, but figured it was a little large. What the hell.... .500 Magnum and 10 gauge. If I win the powerball, that will be on the build list. 
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Quoted: Is it Vasaline that you smear over the ends of the cylinders , to help prevent this ? Quoted: Quoted: I have that pistol. It is a beast. If I remember correctly you can load 55 grains behind a round ball and it is potent! Mine chain fired on me once and it was a bit scary to say the least. Is it Vasaline that you smear over the ends of the cylinders , to help prevent this ? |
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Is it Vasaline that you smear over the ends of the cylinders , to help prevent this ? Quoted:
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I have that pistol. It is a beast. If I remember correctly you can load 55 grains behind a round ball and it is potent! Mine chain fired on me once and it was a bit scary to say the least. Is it Vasaline that you smear over the ends of the cylinders , to help prevent this ? Vaseline is good in most cases but it will run off if it's hot weather. I used to use Crisco but it goes rancid in your "possibles" bag. Plain old axle grease works pretty danged good if you don't forget to put it that one damned time. |
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I have that pistol. It is a beast. If I remember correctly you can load 55 grains behind a round ball and it is potent! Mine chain fired on me once and it was a bit scary to say the least. Is it Vasaline that you smear over the ends of the cylinders , to help prevent this ? Chain fires happen not from the front end, but from the back end, due to loose caps on the nipples. But yes folks use Crisco, but its more for lube. If you use an oversize ball and shave a ring of lead when seating, there is really no way for a spark to get past the ball and to the powder. |
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Go big or go home
ETA : I've always thought those were so dang purdy...in a steampunk kinda way
http://johno.myiglou.com/images/lemat1.jpg Quoted:
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I want a LeMat, Dammit! I had a chance to buy a used one, that was like new, for $200 a few years ago. But I was broke at the time...
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/02/Le_Mat_Revolver.jpg/300px-Le_Mat_Revolver.jpg Somebody should create a Modern LeMat, with .44 magnum 45/70 and 12 gauge barrels.
Go big or go home
ETA : I've always thought those were so dang purdy...in a steampunk kinda way
http://johno.myiglou.com/images/lemat1.jpg I like mine.
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Whoa....an original ? Lord , what are those worth ? |
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I have a few. Pietta 1858 Remington .44 stainless.  Euroarms Rogers & Spencer .44 in London Gray. This is my favorite cap and ball sixgun.  Mid 1970s vintage Ruger Old Army .45.  Uberti 1851 Colt Navy .36.  Euroarms 1858 Remington .44.  Pieta 1858 Remington .44 with 5.5" barrel.  Pietta Remington .36 with 6.5" barrel.  Pietta 1858 Remington with .45 Colt gated Kirst Konversion.  Re the shoulder stock question: If you add a shoulder stock to a percussion revolver it's not governed by the NFA, because it does not fire fixed ammo. If you add a shoulder stock to a cartridge conversion without getting a Form 1 approved first, prepare your anus. |
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Quoted: I have a few. s n i p Re the shoulder stock question: If you add a shoulder stock to a percussion revolver it's not governed by the NFA, because it does not fire fixed ammo. If you add a shoulder stock to a cartridge conversion without getting a Form 1 approved first, prepare your anus. And that's a beautiful assortment you have , very nice ....esp the Konverted Remington |
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Quoted: My 3rd Model Dragoon (Uberti), with an R&D conversion cylinder: http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y71/mic214/Black%20Powder/Dragoon8.jpg My trio of Pietta 1858's: http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y71/mic214/Firearms/1958-17.jpg I have a Howell conversion cylinder that fits all three: http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y71/mic214/Firearms/RD-6.jpg And the "Beast".....This one is a .50 caliber Traditions "Trapper" pistol: http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y71/mic214/Firearms/DSCN1906.jpg Quoted: My 3rd Model Dragoon (Uberti), with an R&D conversion cylinder: http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y71/mic214/Black%20Powder/Dragoon8.jpg My trio of Pietta 1858's: http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y71/mic214/Firearms/1958-17.jpg I have a Howell conversion cylinder that fits all three: http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y71/mic214/Firearms/RD-6.jpg And the "Beast".....This one is a .50 caliber Traditions "Trapper" pistol: http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y71/mic214/Firearms/DSCN1906.jpg  Bad ass .... Quoted: I've long thought about making a large bore double barrel flintlock "pistol". Seems like you could stuff just about anything in it for shot, an only have to worry about powder. I thought we had a few Howdah owners here , no ? |
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I have that pistol. It is a beast. If I remember correctly you can load 55 grains behind a round ball and it is potent! Mine chain fired on me once and it was a bit scary to say the least. Is it Vasaline that you smear over the ends of the cylinders , to help prevent this ? I always used Bore Butter when I had my BP revolver. |
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My 3rd Model Dragoon (Uberti), with an R&D conversion cylinder: <a href="http://s3.photobucket.com/user/mic214/media/Black%20Powder/Dragoon8.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y71/mic214/Black%20Powder/Dragoon8.jpg</a> My trio of Pietta 1858's: <a href="http://s3.photobucket.com/user/mic214/media/Firearms/1958-17.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y71/mic214/Firearms/1958-17.jpg</a> I have a Howell conversion cylinder that fits all three: <a href="http://s3.photobucket.com/user/mic214/media/Firearms/RD-6.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y71/mic214/Firearms/RD-6.jpg</a> And the "Beast".....This one is a .50 caliber Traditions "Trapper" pistol: <a href="http://s3.photobucket.com/user/mic214/media/Firearms/DSCN1906.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y71/mic214/Firearms/DSCN1906.jpg</a> Damn it, I hate you. My bank account balance will be lower because of this pic. 
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Bad ass .... I thought we had a few Howdah owners here , no ? Quoted:
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My 3rd Model Dragoon (Uberti), with an R&D conversion cylinder: http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y71/mic214/Black%20Powder/Dragoon8.jpg My trio of Pietta 1858's: http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y71/mic214/Firearms/1958-17.jpg I have a Howell conversion cylinder that fits all three: http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y71/mic214/Firearms/RD-6.jpg And the "Beast".....This one is a .50 caliber Traditions "Trapper" pistol: http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y71/mic214/Firearms/DSCN1906.jpg
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I've long thought about making a large bore double barrel flintlock "pistol". Seems like you could stuff just about anything in it for shot, an only have to worry about powder. I thought we had a few Howdah owners here , no ? Please tell me they make those with flintlocks? ::drool::
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Whoa....an original ? Lord , what are those worth ? Quoted:
No its just a Defarbed and well used Eyetallyan one. |
Today are called Glocks.
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Originally Posted By PSYWAR1-0: No its just a Defarbed and well used Eyetallyan one. Originally Posted By PSYWAR1-0: Quoted: Whoa....an original ? Lord , what are those worth ? No its just a Defarbed and well used Eyetallyan one. Aye |
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Quoted: I have the "fantasy" .44 Civilian Colt, but I want one of these: http:// http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v616/CobraChief/l2_pistols_uberti_schofield_100773.jpg in 45LC, please....  |
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I use Remington No.10 caps on my percussion revolvers. No.11s are for my rifles. Quoted:
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I was actually considering picking one up recently, however it seems the #11 caps are hard to find right now. I use Remington No.10 caps on my percussion revolvers. No.11s are for my rifles. Yup...You could always swap nipples too...but caps of any kind are hard to find presently. |
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I have the "fantasy" .44 Civilian Colt, but I want one of these: http:// http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v616/CobraChief/l2_pistols_uberti_schofield_100773.jpg in 45LC, please.... Will be picking mine up in the next day or two.
Although you're not supposed to run BP in the Uberti repros (they lack the gas ring that served to prevent fouling from locking up the cylinder), so it isn't exactly fitting for this thread. |
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Quoted: It ain't a pistol, but I've been wanting one of these for a while. http://piratefashions.com/image/ddlbb1.jpg  |
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Will be picking mine up in the next day or two.
Although you're not supposed to run BP in the Uberti repros (they lack the gas ring that served to prevent fouling from locking up the cylinder), so it isn't exactly fitting for this thread. Quoted:
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I have the "fantasy" .44 Civilian Colt, but I want one of these: http:// http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v616/CobraChief/l2_pistols_uberti_schofield_100773.jpg in 45LC, please.... Will be picking mine up in the next day or two.
Although you're not supposed to run BP in the Uberti repros (they lack the gas ring that served to prevent fouling from locking up the cylinder), so it isn't exactly fitting for this thread. Well there were already guns posted with LC conversion cylinders 
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I realize that I live in Southern Indiana, and the NMLRA is only a couple hours away, and I can shoot a blackpowder match every weekend if I wanted to, but I can find caps and every type of roundball needed for pistol, rifle or musket in multiple shops all around me. Is this just an Indiana thing? When I was a Ft Bragg there was a Muzzleloading shop right off base, and NY was just as easy as here. Is it not that way all over the country?
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Built one a few years ago
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It ain't a pistol, but I've been wanting one of these for a while. http://piratefashions.com/image/ddlbb1.jpg
http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp2/angrytek/7f8ab88c-7b7f-47c1-94e7-f93583762b8d_zps8fd94824.jpg Kit build? If so, please give me a link! Very nice btw. |
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Still want a 20 ga. Howdah 
http://www.taylorsfirearms.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/h/o/howdah-hunter600_1.jpg 
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Quoted: Kit build? If so, please give me a link! Very nice btw. Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: It ain't a pistol, but I've been wanting one of these for a while. http://piratefashions.com/image/ddlbb1.jpg http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp2/angrytek/7f8ab88c-7b7f-47c1-94e7-f93583762b8d_zps8fd94824.jpg Kit build? If so, please give me a link! Very nice btw. This is where the kit came from. http://longrifles-pr.com/blunderbuss.shtml I usually stop by there every year as they are about 20min from where my Dad lives. |
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Sort of a kit. It is all cast parts that need to be cleaned and polished. The stock is basically shaped, but still allot of fitting to do. The trigger guard and butt plate take a good bit of time to inlet. The barrel is pretty much ready to go, but you have to breach it, silver solder the lugs, and drill and tap the touch hole liner. The Brass side plate is something I added the parts kit just comes with a steel one. The trigger, I also ended up using something with a higher pivot point than what it came with.. ( results in a nicer trigger pull) The lock is pretty much ready to go. I usually tear them down and do some polishing on them anyway. This is where the kit came from. http://longrifles-pr.com/blunderbuss.shtml I usually stop by there every year as they are about 20min from where my Dad lives. Quoted:
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It ain't a pistol, but I've been wanting one of these for a while. http://piratefashions.com/image/ddlbb1.jpg
http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp2/angrytek/7f8ab88c-7b7f-47c1-94e7-f93583762b8d_zps8fd94824.jpg Kit build? If so, please give me a link! Very nice btw. This is where the kit came from. http://longrifles-pr.com/blunderbuss.shtml I usually stop by there every year as they are about 20min from where my Dad lives. Cool, thanks! |
