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  1. DevilsLuck

    Which Cap And Ball Platform, Is the Most Imherently Accurate?

    Are the Rodgers, and Spencer’s Repros still in production?
  2. DevilsLuck

    Which Cap And Ball Platform, Is the Most Imherently Accurate?

    The title of the thread asks it outright. Seeing as I've been bitten by the BP bug; I've been contemplating what my next cap and ball pistol should be. While I am enamored by the power of the Walker; I've been impressed with my 1851 Navy, in .44... So I was wondering, which platform you more...
  3. DevilsLuck

    "Blunderbuss" pistols - 1790s to 19th century

    My earliest recollections of such a muzzle shape were the exaggerated cartoon depictions of early American pilgrims. I never understood why their guns were portrayed this way; and like others, I thought it effected the shot pattern...
  4. DevilsLuck

    Break Free and Remington Oil

    After handling my BP revolvers, as I’m prone to do when not shooting; I wipe them down with Rem oil, as it’s something I have on hand. As for internal ludrication I use non detergent synthetic 30W oil. Simply because I have a lot of it, and use it on both my airguns, and moderns.
  5. DevilsLuck

    YOUR projects

    Where I first heard of ammonia induced stress on brass was in the realm of clockmakers, and repair. Given the very small size, and delicate nature of the brass parts that comprise the movement; many such specialists started noticing parts failures after cleaning with ammonia based cleaners...
  6. DevilsLuck

    YOUR projects

    What method are you familiar with?
  7. DevilsLuck

    YOUR projects

    Simple. Easy. Quick. Done with materials you Lily have A round the house. Of you want just black, without the blue tones; forego the salt. I've blackened brass with this method a number of times. If left for a few days in just straight ammonia gas, in a polished, degreased piece of brass... You...
  8. DevilsLuck

    YOUR projects

    I filled an old plastic coffee can with an inch of clear ammonia, and a paper towel. Then I sprinkled two pinches of kosher salt into the can. Then I suspended the parts, with a wire, above the ammonia. I sprayed the parts with ammonia, sprinkled the same salt on them, another light spray of...
  9. DevilsLuck

    YOUR projects

    I force patina’d a couple of my brass accessories. I really like the look, and plan to do the same to more muzzle loading brass accessories. Maybe even some of the parts to my pistols...
  10. DevilsLuck

    Handgun Hunting?

    Hitting ones target is no doubt a must. But call me skeptical; to envision a cavalryman at full gallop, reigns in one hand, walker in the other, closing with another cavalryman, being able to hit either horse, or rider at any serious distance... Seems so unlikely as to write off the occurrences...
  11. DevilsLuck

    Handgun Hunting?

    If a pistol like the walker was designed to drop a horse at distances of 75 yards plus... Seems It’d be more than adequate for dropping a deer...
  12. DevilsLuck

    Handgun Hunting?

    So true! It’s been a primary issue weapon in common usage since time immemorial. Only waning in prominence toward the end of WW1. Though still in use today. But man! You’d have to be having a real bad day to resort to it. Even so... modern troops still have the option. Bayonets anyone?
  13. DevilsLuck

    Max Charge For 1860?

    While filling the cylinder full might seem self explanatory; I’d never have tried it with out confirming from more experienced BP shooters...
  14. DevilsLuck

    Max Charge For 1860?

    That's really moving!
  15. DevilsLuck

    Max Charge For 1860?

    Why the difference between conical, and round ball? Is it that the conical stake up more cylinder volume, neccesitating a lower charge? Or does the increased surface area create greater friction, increasing chamber pressures?
  16. DevilsLuck

    Max Charge For 1860?

    Wow! That seems like a lot.
  17. DevilsLuck

    Max Charge For 1860?

    A modern replica 1860 of course. And when I say "max charge"; I don't mean one grain shy of exploding the pistol. So far I've only shot 25 grain loads, with ball. But I'm looking to experiment; and am wondering where the high end is. While I realize heavier loads will shorten the lifespan of the...
  18. DevilsLuck

    Hammer very hard to cock

    I’m new to this too. So take that into consideration. When you say “hard”, is it relative to other pistols you’ve cocked? Have you tried working the action repeatedly, and then disassembled the pistol to inspect for burs, heavy friction points, and general wear marks? Being somewhat impatient I...
  19. DevilsLuck

    How Do Y’All Break In Your New C&B Revolvers?

    In addition to the flip up and slight twitch helping to eject spent caps... I’ve also found that the inertia of the down stroke facilitates the cocking procedure.
  20. DevilsLuck

    Anyone Mod Their Walkers?

    While I can appreciate some folks penchant for factory originality... It seems that the only way to keep a gun in such condition is to never fire it. As soon as the start getting used they begin to develop wear marks. If carried, they take knocks, and dings. Some folks call this character. Taken...
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