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  1. Springypond

    Loading 5?or loading 6?

    I’m new to BP revolvers and would like to know. I have two Piettas a 1858 and an 1860, both encourage only loading 5 chambers leaving the 6’th empty. However both have a safe position between chambers, one a pin and one a notch, where the hammer is supposed to rest after loading. It...
  2. Springypond

    Unable to read replies

    Does anyone else have a reoccurring problem of clicking on a post , reading it but not being able to see the replies? It happens to me on about 30% of the posts.
  3. Springypond

    Mortimer fowling piece?

    Good morning all y’all! Attached are pictures of what was told to me of an original Mortimer fowling piece. if any of you can make more of an identification, please help. It is in beautiful condition, some engraving of flying birds and scroll work. I think someone oil finished the stock but...
  4. Springypond

    Thanks

    As a new member to the forum I want to say thanks for all the information and advice that you share. I recently sent an early TC Hawken 50 Ser# 30xxx back to S&W under the TC warranty, S&W paid shipping both ways but wouldn’t fix the broken sear and main spring guide rod. Stating that the...
  5. Springypond

    Broken sear nose-.50 cal T/C Hawken

    I got the new main spring guide and spring installed only to find the sear engagement end had sheared about 1/8 inch off. Found the piece down in the trigger mechanism. Does anyone know how many sear changes have been done? my Hawken is early, ser# 60035. I have what I think is the correct...
  6. Springypond

    T/C .50 Cal Hawken bore size

    I have a .50 Cal Hawken, early model, ser # 60035. Recently sent to TC/ Smith &Wesson because the main spring guide broke. TC-Smith returned it to me saying it was obsolete and that the bore was oversized and unsafe! No details have been provided. I had the bore measured and compared with an...
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