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  1. Rich44

    SOLD Model Cannon Barrel and Spoke Wheels

    For Sale Model Cannon and Spoke Wheels Sale price is $230 shipped. Selling 48 states where legal. The two 8 Spoke Wheels are 11.25 inches Dia. 3/4 inch wide rims and .500 axle hole. The Cannon is a cast iron metal. Shoots 30gr. 3f with .490 lead ball. (I would not fire any heavier loads as...
  2. Rich44

    1860 Colt Hammer Redo

    Looking at the hammer face on an original the colt 1860, it seems it is hitting the cone lower than on my replica colt. 1st picture (from internet) shows original 1860 with a lot of use. It can be seen that the round bearing surface for the cylinder to ride on has a flat on top side which allows...
  3. Rich44

    Looking for picture of Original 1860 Hammer

    Looking for a picture of a 1860 Colt, showing hammer and frame like below pictures. If you have Original 1860 Colt would you please remove cylinder and post picture? The first picture is a replica and the other 2 may be an original 1860, but not positive, and would like to verify. Very hard to...
  4. Rich44

    Open Top Colts - Hammer Touch

    Would like to know if there are any thoughts on the Colts hammer contact with the nipple on firing. Clearance? Contact and then some? Realize factory kind of has it set, but has anybody changed the setting and why? Thanks for any information. Maybe a different way of asking - Should the hammer...
  5. Rich44

    Making a wedge for the 1860

    Making a Wedge for the 1860 These are the steps that were used to make a wedge for the Uberti 1860 Army Colt. Used O-1 tool steel, other tool steels would work just fine also. Starting with a rectangular piece of the dimensions 1.100" long by .562" wide by .200 thick. The center of the wedge...
  6. Rich44

    Cannon shooting at the range

    Taking the cannon down to the range and blasting some 55 gallon drums is always fun. But then you have the chore of loading it back onto the truck again. But I can handle it.
  7. Rich44

    My New Cannon Barrel

    My new cannon barrel came in kit form. A one piece kit of cold rolled steel 3x3.5x18 inches long. First job was to shorten the overlong piece to 12 inches. The scrap yard only had this small length of cold roll in this size. At 12" it now weighs 37 lbs. and has a lot more of weight reduction to...
  8. Rich44

    WANTED 69 caliber lead balls

    Have any 69 caliber lead balls that are not needed now? If so PM me a price and quantity and I will get back to you. Thanks for checking.
  9. Rich44

    WITHDRAWN Uberti 1860 Loading Tool Helper

    Please look at link for details Uberti 1860 Loading Tool Helper $24.95 shipped by First class USPS Send PM if interested.
  10. Rich44

    Making Uberti 1860 Loading Tool Helper

    I have always liked the Colt 1860 model. And especially like the shortened 6 inch barrel that was made for the Uberti replica. But quickly found out it was a pain to load with the now shortened loading lever. So back to the workshop to help the situation. Taking a piece of 5/8 aluminum by 4.550...
  11. Rich44

    Show and Tell

    SHOW and TELL With Build Movie - Civil War type Artillery Cannon (model) Carriage Length = 19" (minus barrel) Hub = 2.25" diameter by 2.5" wide Wheels, slightly dished = 10.875" diameter Tire = .8" wide Weight = 7 lbs. 12oz. (minus barrel) All steel parts treated with browning solution...
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