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    Gun Maker's Fair at Kempton; formerly at Dixon's

    I was planning to go but I will also be at a WOT event in south Jersey allowing the ladies to shoot my TC Hawken.
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    New Member from Alabama

    Welcome.
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    Hello

    Welcome from NJ.
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    What’s your favorite BP substitute.

    I use 777. Easy to find. Easy cleanup. It works for me.
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    Greetings from New Jersey

    Welcome from Burlington county, NJ
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    Trying to determine a manufacturer

    Yes. That is where the DOM - GARDONE - V.T is located.
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    Trying to determine a manufacturer

    I have a percussion revolver that doesn't have a manufacturer's name on it anywhere. On the right side of the barrel is stamped "Cal. 36 NAVY MODEL - MADE IN ITALY. On the bottom of the barrel is stamped DOM - GARDONE - V.T. The AB proof stamp indicates the pistol was manufactured in 1976. Can...
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    Question-Buffalo Bullets Ballett?

    I have a .50 caliber TC Hawken that I have owned for years. When I bought the rifle, it came with several additional items which included a box of Buffalo Bullet ballettes. I finally decided to try them and and when I did I found them difficult to start with a short starter. After I gave one a...
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    Continual trouble inserting Uberti 1858 cylinder

    I have a Uberti 1858 and I had trouble replacing the cylinder in my first few attempts. After finding a "how to" on the internet regarding replacing the cylinder, it is no longer an issue for me. While inserting the cylinder give it a slight clockwise turn as it contacts the hand and it will...
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    pietta questions

    How much trouble is it to replace the frame in a 1851 .36 Navy brasser? The gun is 40+ years old. Would any of you try to repair it if it were your gun?
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    What capper for a revolver?

    I bought a polish capper and it works well for me. I have used it with #10 caps but they claim that it will work with #10 or #11 caps and a few others. The also claim that it will work for long guns too. The currently offer two models. The original was designed specifically for the 1858...
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    Triple 7 question

    I use a measure. No offense taken.
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    Triple 7 question

    I acquired a Pietta brass frame .36 caliber 1851 Navy revolver. I am currently using 20 grains of 777 fffg but I was doing some research online that leads me to believe that may be excessive. I'm new to BP revolvers and don't want to damage my pistol. Any advice/recommendations would be appreciated.
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    inquiry

    Okay, I bought a TC Hawken rifle three years ago and I haven't fired it yet. I have other long guns that I own that I haven't fired either so It's not just a BP thing, it 's a time thing. I have acquired all of the items I need for shooting BP including the CO2 discharging kit in case I screw up...
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