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    Info on BP pistol

    I called the phone number above, got a "no longer in service" message. I'll do some internet searching.
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    Info on BP pistol

    Actually it is a combination of the two. The grip and nose cap is like the top picture, except the grip is shorter, flat bottemed, no checkering. It has the trigger and full length stock of a Kentucky, but no thimbles. The lock is plain, with no engraving. Possibly someone bought the bbl...
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    Info on BP pistol

    I recently acquired a ML pistol for which I would like any info. It looks like a cross between a Knetucky and Hawken style. It is a caplock, single trigger, pin front sight, no rear sight. It is of .50 cal, 8" bbl, 1" across the flats. It has a snail for the nipple, but it is not hooked...
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    Rate of Twist

    Thanks for the input. It appears the faster the better. I assume at pistol velocities, stripping faster twist is not a problem.
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    Rate of Twist

    I want a .50 cal "Kentucky Style" pistol to shoot conicals. Lyman offers a 1-30 twist, Traditions offers a 1-20 twist and I have seen a 1-48 twist, all roughly 8"-10" bbls. Which would serve best for 1st accuracy 2nd power? At this point, I am not interested in a larger bore. Thanks.
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