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    Carrying Paper Cartridges Back in the Day?

    The fragility of paper cartridges is one reason I don't attach any projectile to mine. I simply make a "paper sack" of powder. True, this negates some of the convenience of having everything contained in one package. However, I also have the ability to choose whatever projectile, either round...
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    .36 Colt Navy that powerful??????

    When the topic of 51 Navy effectiveness in combat comes up, I always refer back to Elmer Keith's comments. As a young boy, Keith received shooting instruction from two Civil War veterans, one from each side of the conflict. Both gentleman praised the round ball load and claimed it more effective...
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    Uberti Dragoon issue, need help

    Two years ago I bought a pair of 2nd Model Ubertis and both barrels were very difficult to get off. Followed the Dealers advice and used a block of wood lodged against the frame opening. While holding the barrel in one hand with muzzle pointed up, I tapped the block of wood with a rubber mallet...
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    FF in a six gun

    I've used both 2F and 3F for years in percussion pistols. I would say 2F leaves a bit more fouling but the individual gun will tell you which it prefers.
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    1860 Colt Hammer Redo

    Interesting how the wider hammer face(at the bottom) still works. I've often wondered why the hammer face is so radiused there, as that is where most of the contact takes place. I assumed it was to fit the nipple well in the cylinder. Especially on the ones I use a conversion cylinder, that...
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    Walker holster ideas

    FWIW I've used a pair of both Dragoons and Walkers at Cowboy Matches. Of course its not as comfortable as a pair of SAA's, but I've had the most luck with cinching things down with a nice tight gunbelt. So I wear that rig for maybe 7-8 hrs. and I'm happy to take it off at the end of the day, but...
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    Interesting Cap & Ball Paper Cartridge Information

    Well, when I do shoot my percussion pistols at a Cowboy Match, the paper cartridges are a great help. Faster to load, no worries about spilled powder and if you are momentarily interrupted, no problem picking up where you left off.
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    Nitrating paper ..besides hurting stupid takes time!

    Using a drop tube to compact the powder and the cartridge is packed hard and the ball just seats on top. Have not had one tear yet. I agree about compacting the powder makes the paper cartridge sturdy and easy to handle. I construct my cartridges on pin gauges which makes a straight paper tube...
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    Nitrating paper ..besides hurting stupid takes time!

    I stopped trying to nitrate my paper cartridges(percussion revolvers) as it didn't seem to make any difference, especially for the work/mess involved. I went to either curling paper or cigarette paper which work fine as is. There is always going to be a little burnt paper residue no matter what...
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    Rogers and Spencer at the range

    No surprise here, both the accuracy and how long it keeps running without issues. I stumbled on these things about 30 years ago and was smart enough to buy a few, including a long sought after London Gray model. Only drawback now is obtaining any repair/replacement parts. It's funny--now that...
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    Uberti 1860 hand replacement (broken spring)

    I've replaced a few Uberti handsprings by simply driving out the broken spring with a small screwdriver and hammer. By carefully driving out the spring the slot isn't damaged. After a replacement flat spring is tapped into place I lightly stake the metal around the spring. Only once did I run...
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    Making a new main spring for the 62 Police

    I simply shorten a SAA mainspring. In one instance I had to slightly trim the width on either side of the screw to fit the one piece grip, but it wasn't much. Did it completely cure the problem? No, but the cap blowback was reduced quite a bit.
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    Today's purchase

    Once in a while you get lucky like this. Does your dog like it?
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    Did uberti ever make a small frame 1858 navy?

    Back at least 25 years ago I had a new Uberti 36 Remington and a Pietta 36 Remington. I remember thinking the Uberti looked smaller even though it had a longer barrel than the Pietta. I had just become interested in percussion pistols and was not well versed in the differences at the time.
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    My trip to Gettysburg today

    I try to visit Dirty Billy's Hats when I make it to Gettysburg. I was disappointed in the new Visitors Center that was built a few years back.
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    Cylinder Chamfering

    I have done this many times by by hand with a common countersink. The amount of material you remove is very small, you are just trying to remove any sharp edge at the chamber mouth. Given that small amount I don't know how beneficial it would be for centering conical bullets but it sure helps...
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    Getting the Walker tuned up

    You will probably find that .448 sizing die will work pretty good. After measuring a bunch of Uberti 44 cylinders with pin gauges, they are pretty consistent at .449 mouth tapering to a .446. So I double size regular lube groove bullets to those dimensions, turning them into "heel" bullets. I...
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    Don't avoid new Uberti sixguns

    Nice muted case colors. Looks close to some of the old original finishes I enjoy seeing.
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    Don't avoid new Uberti sixguns

    No Crow Choker, you aren't the only one. I also came to like Uberti's reddish finish after seeing two early original Colt SAA's that had that same finish. As a matter of fact, I got to handle a 1887 SAA that was unfired. I only mention those guns in reference to grip color. Anyway, glad to see...
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    New haversack by David Hasler

    No surprise you are pleased with that! Looks good and hope you enjoy it.
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