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  1. Sawney Beane

    Flintlocks and Black Powder

    I have found that to ensure reliable function that 4FG in the pan is a must. Also, I only use real black powder such as Goex in flintlocks. Make sure you rock it back to the flash hole too!
  2. Sawney Beane

    American Historical Foundation Walker Tribute

    It's incredible to consider the depreciation in value of a completely unused item. Original 1994 price $2444, in 2019 Dollars = $4267.78 and now $300 to me. That's less than a new standard Uberti Walker alone in a cardboard box. So much for the investment angle on commemoratives.
  3. Sawney Beane

    American Historical Foundation Walker Tribute

    Yes, tucked in a corner of a case with a few BP pistols. I had already bought the Armi San Marco that was sitting next to it at least two years ago. That one I paid $250 for. I turned my nose up at the locked up, garish horse pistol. They were made by Uberti and there were a few versions offered...
  4. Sawney Beane

    American Historical Foundation Walker Tribute

    Up till now I have spent a lifetime of shooting without having the tiniest desire to own a "Commemorative" firearm of any sort. The very idea of a John Wayne commemorative with "The Duke's" image boldly laser etched into the American Walnut stock with case to proudly display on my wall left me...
  5. Sawney Beane

    Hammer Cam Damage

    Yes, the internet really helps. This video helped me understand what's going on "under the hood".
  6. Sawney Beane

    Hammer Cam Damage

    Just got a replacement hammer from Dixie Gun Works. Things started to improve with the new hammer. Further tweaks were required (along with a "hands on" education of how the pistol works). The bolt was rubbing against the bolt slot (filed and polished the slot). The bolt hand would not drop over...
  7. Sawney Beane

    Hammer Cam Damage

    Thank you all for your helpful comments! I'll let you know how it works out.
  8. Sawney Beane

    Hammer Cam Damage

    My plan exactly, hammer on it's way.
  9. Sawney Beane

    Hammer Cam Damage

    I am fairly new to black powder shooting and picked up my 5th revolver at a local gun show. Presented as a "new in the box" Pietta 1860 Colt Army at less than list price. I examined it, the cylinder and nipples were pristine, slight cylinder wear I figured came from the original buyer cycling it...
  10. Sawney Beane

    Cabela's and Bass Pro

    Recently tried to place a mail order with Cabela's and found they have a new policy on black power firearms. Has anyone have any idea why they went this way. It will surely create sales with other internet vendors. Response By Email (Vicki N.) (01/28/2020 07:05 AM) Hello Paul, I am so sorry...
  11. Sawney Beane

    Easiest, effective way to clean revolvers

    I found that using Crisco (for lubrication more than chain fires) to cover the cylinder keeps everything much cleaner and running trouble free (as free as BP pistols can be):). I like everything stored pristine so I disassemble and drop everything in an ultrasonic cleaner for around 16 minutes...
  12. Sawney Beane

    Vest pocket derringer

    Just tried mine out, ran 10 shots with .310 balls and paper cartridges :) containing 7.5 gr. Pyrodex FF. Shot clean. Pretty accurate, point and shoot at 10 feet.
  13. Sawney Beane

    Rollin' My Own.......

    Here's my method, e-zwiders cut to size, rolled on a dowel, fold over end, spot of hot glue, add ball, (even have a concave spot on the dowel to center) add powder and twist. When loading to shoot, I twist the end back open to expose the charge and drop in cylinder, seat ball and cover with...
  14. Sawney Beane

    Walker Colt loading lever tie down

    Thanks a heap!
  15. Sawney Beane

    Walker Colt loading lever tie down

    I know the walking loading lever is an old chestnut for veteran Walker shooters, but new to me. I did not want to whip out the Dremel on this as the lever only occasionally drops a bit (so far) around +40 grains. Anyway I went with a scrounged piece of thin hat band leather from an old Bailey...
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