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    paper cartridges

    I remove the plunger from my Walker roll the paper around it slide it forward insert conicle glue, remove plunger drop powder twist end. they fit snuggly in the cylinder then seat . works ok for me
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    paper cartridges

    well it appears to be a controversy with no end. I personally enjoy making the cartridges in my spare time. guess I'll crack open the rear of the cartridge when loading and a little extra cleaning and caution is in order. I will continue to play with this. Imagine had the Dodge Bros. given up we...
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    paper cartridges

    thanks, thinking just dab the end of cartridge to help ensure ignition, I'll try potassium nitrate and post results
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    paper cartridges

    I've made several paper cartridges for my Walker with rolling papers 30grns pyrodex and a 44cal conical 5 out of 6 fired with the first cap the sixth took 3 caps to ignite, anybody know of a liquid chemical that could be applied to the end of the paper cartridge to ensure ignition?
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    50 cal sharon hawkens?

    Bill hidein toys in the garage? sure sign of addiction! I put them in the garage too if I think I might get static, then bring them in later if she questions it I say "what this old thing?" same line she uses when she sneaks in a new pair of shoes. Although I don't believe I'm pulling the wool...
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    50 cal sharon hawkens?

    living on 2.5 acres with labs running the property,fully fenced. they raise hell with anybody that nears the fence. Every gun goes in one of my safes if gone for any length of time. thanks for your concern. Respectfully Rich.
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    50 cal sharon hawkens?

    I think Prescott
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    lee molds

    I was thinking paper cartridges ready to load and fire any idea?
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    lee molds

    that's a sweet lookin pistol!
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    50 cal sharon hawkens?

    yea,I hesitated buying it cuz I didn't no the name but my wife thought it was pretty and talked me in to it. I think I'll kiss her instead! looks great hangin on the wall and a great shooter.
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    50 cal sharon hawkens?

    yea I'm gonna miss that guy
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    50 cal sharon hawkens?

    thanks for pinning that down for me wasn't sure. picked it up at an antique shop for $150 also picked up a ASM Colt Walker at the same shop for $175 then the guy moved his shop to Arizona Damn!
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    newbie to forum from So Cal

    Thats just my BP collection
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    50 cal sharon hawkens?

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    Hawes 1851 navy

    Thanks its not a confederate no brass frame case hardened , not a 36 as i was told. Octagon barrel case hard frame 44 cal. Do you know what model it would be
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    newbie to forum from So Cal

    thanks guys for the warm welcome,just skimming through threads I can see I have a lot to learn,Being 59 and retired construction worker I have nothing to do and all day to do it, no where to go and all day to get there. this should keep me busy
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    lee molds

    thank you
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    Hawes 1851 navy

    haven't put it on paper yet just fired a couple round to check function 30gr of pyrodex
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    50 cal Hawkens

    the lock butt plate and trigger guard look the same as this lock,I will figure out how to post pic when one of my kids come home to help me I'm dumber than a rock when it come to computers .that is the exact same lock on galambs post
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    lee molds

    Thanks guys will order one any idea on cartridge paper
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