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  1. J

    ID this pistol

    If they put a flash hole on that thing, it would be a very large liability for the manufacturer. I'm guessing there is none...
  2. J

    After a long "sebatical", I'm adding another cap and ball...

    I ordered an 1860 "sheriff's" model from Cabelas. I couldn't resist the sale price - $189. So, its on its way. This is a Pieta 5 1/2" barrel'd 1860 (44 cal of course). Should be fun to shoot. I purchased my current standard 8" barreled 1860 from them (Pieta) many years ago and its given...
  3. J

    holster?

    Yes if you want it ready... :hatsoff:
  4. J

    Filled my lion tag

    Decent male? I'd say so!! Wow - that is something to be proud of. Congrats!! :hatsoff: I think I'd have at least a loaded 1860 in a flap holster as a backup if I was stalking one of them! What's next? Siberian Tiger? :haha:
  5. J

    Garage sale find (Don't laugh)

    :wink:
  6. J

    minie balls and rough bores...

    Thanks, I'll have to check the diameter of my minies - they do seem to fit rather easily into the bore. And I've lapped this bore, so the milling marks aren't too bad - but maybe some steel wool would help... I'll see how they shoot. I was thinking of starting with 50 grains... maybe I'll try...
  7. J

    minie balls and rough bores...

    Anybody have experience with 58 cal minie balls in a "rough" bore? My .58 has milling marks due to the soft steel making it difficult to cut during a rebore. It shoots balls very well but cuts the patches badly and gets inconsistent rather quickly with POI changing. I;m wondering if a well...
  8. J

    Safety on Pietta 1851 Navy

    I think this is all very simple - either you accept the elevated risk of using the half notch or not. Me? Not. I am not using my cap and ball revolvers for combat or self defense. Even if I were using for self defense, I'd still most likely not want the additional risk. I say if you are...
  9. J

    Armi San Marco Colt 1860 Army

    I've owned Armi SAA's before and they were well made and accepted standard Colt parts. If you can get a great price on it - I'd suggest going for it. You may have to do a little fitting on parts... or not - usually this is very minor and accomplished with a mill file. If the price isn't that...
  10. J

    Cap and Ball Legality in Canada...

    I did a couple of searches but came up with nothing but unrelated posts... I'm just curious as to the legality of cap and ball revolvers in Canada - do they have to be registered? And how about the conversion cylinders? From what I've seen, they are considered "handguns" under Canadian law...
  11. J

    suggested loads for 485 gr Minie in 58 cal

    Well the title says it all. What loads do you recommend for my 58 Cal CVA mountain rifle with Lee Minie bullets? I was planning on starting with a 70 grian load of ffg. Lube will be my own home brew - beeswax, lard and olive oil. Do you suggest filling the base cavity with lube or leaving empty?
  12. J

    If you could own only one

    yep, that's exactly what came to my mind too - my 1860. I like all of my other ones a lot but that was my first and my favorite. Looks, feel and shootability all work together on this one. My 1851 would probably be next.
  13. J

    revolver holsters

    I got one from Dixie Gun Works - they are well made and reasonably priced - also have belts. I believe they are available in black or black. :grin: The Dragoon is a big chunck to be carrying at your side. Oh, and this will be butt-forward unless you're left handed, then it'll be butt...
  14. J

    PAF 1851 navy colt

    I think it's Pieta - but I would call Dixie to be sure if you want to know before you order.
  15. J

    Holsters

    Holsters were used - the first "western" holsters were simply military full-flaps with the flap cut-off. The california slim jim was similar in design to those. As said, many just tucked them in their belts or used a wide silk sash. Smaller revolvers and deringers were mostly pocket carry...
  16. J

    60 Colt Army range report II

    I second the rear notch modification - file it on the right side a bit and that changes the "center" of the notch - don't recommend filing the front sight blade. And as to cleaning whilest you shoot, I use Pyrodex P for my cap and balls and never have to clean anything at all until I'm through...
  17. J

    PAF 1851 navy colt

    Howdy! Fellow Texan, I would recommend that you go this route: ($185 +shipping but no sales tax) Link to Dixie Gun Works I have purchased quite a few items and guns from these folks - very very good to work with. This is a 36 Caliber which is correct for the model. Do not think that a...
  18. J

    Couple of questions....

    Thompson Center Renegade - all American, quality. Check this out: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=81363078 (no, this is not my auction - just what came up when I did the search) If you look around, you can find a very good used carbine for a lot less than $400. IMHO, you...
  19. J

    dinking with my muzzleloader

    The drum was rotated 360 degrees as the problem was side-to-side alignment, so its situated inside of the barrel the same, just a bit further "in" - so this should not be an issue - but I'm going to check anyhoo -thanks!
  20. J

    dinking with my muzzleloader

    Well, I bought a nice CVA mountain rifle a while back - has 1:60" slow twist - 50 cal. In very good used condition - bore is excellent. This is one of the early US barrel models. Two little nagging things though - the lock was a bit rough and the nipple didn't really line up right with the...
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