Paper Weight or Shooter.

[BadDaditood]

That looks New-In-Box compared to the rusty zombie ASM I resurrected years ago. Had to soak it in Ed’s Red for two months to get the nipples out.
Even with a “dog knot” in the barrel it shot great groups with15 grains 3fff
Enjoy!

 

[Rod Man]

Thank you all for your comments and suggestions! The chambers are not near as bad as the barrel, I can't imagine why or how all this came about since I thought is was lost I don't even remember when I last saw the dern thing. Glad to have it now though.

Thanks again!!!

RM

 

[Rod Man]

That looks New-In-Box compared to the rusty zombie ASM I resurrected years ago. Had to soak it in Ed’s Red for two months to get the nipples out.
Even with a “dog knot” in the barrel it shot great groups with15 grains 3fff
Enjoy!

.44 cal you recommend 15 gr of 3 F. I cant remember what we shot in it back in the day, seems like it was 25 or 30 gr. But that could have been the ole Jukar Kentucky pistol we had.

 

[ord sgt]

15 grains of FFFg, a lubed felt wad and a .451 cast roundball is my load for my Pietta Colt.

 

[Rod Man]

15 grains of FFFg, a lubed felt wad and a .451 cast roundball is my load for my Pietta Colt.

Gotcha.

Thanks!

 

[Paul Nelson]

Shoot it if it’s safe! I have an 1849 .31 cal pocket in in simulator condition.

 

[SOLANCO]

This was in my Dads attic for probably 30 years. I thought it was stolen or lost while I was in the CORPs didn’t think much about it. Figured I Would break it down and see how it looks. Not that great. Barrel has some pitting in it. Cylinder as well but not as bad. Externally not that bad at all. So what say you all! Keep shooting it or keep it as a “Cool Paper Weight “? It’s an 1851 sheriff in .44/.454.






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No reason a paper weight can't be loaded and lethal. Unless you have crumb crushers and rug rats around.

 

[TFoley]

BRONZE wool beat steel wool any day. Plus a deal of oil and elbow grease.

 

[Rod Man]

No reason a paper weight can't be loaded and lethal. Unless you have crumb crushers and rug rats around.

True.

 

[springfield art]

This was in my Dads attic for probably 30 years. I thought it was stolen or lost while I was in the CORPs didn’t think much about it. Figured I Would break it down and see how it looks. Not that great. Barrel has some pitting in it. Cylinder as well but not as bad. Externally not that bad at all. So what say you all! Keep shooting it or keep it as a “Cool Paper Weight “? It’s an 1851 sheriff in .44/.454.






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An old Armi San Marco! Clean it up, get it shootable, then decide. You can shoot it, then when not at the Range, use as the proverbial paperweight! Neat find!

 

[springfield art]

BRONZE wool beat steel wool any day. Plus a deal of oil and elbow grease.

I never thought of Bronze wool; thanks for the tip! Do I get it at a big-box hardware? Or is it just the stuff they sell for cleaning pots, that's at every hardware?

 

[hrt4me]

I never thought of Bronze wool; thanks for the tip! Do I get it at a big-box hardware? Or is it just the stuff they sell for cleaning pots, that's at every hardware?

0000 brass wool, from Amazon.com

 

[springfield art]

Armi San Marco

Blast away!

I never thought I'd see day when percussion pistols were so sought after! Glad I got several before all this craziness! (1860 Pietta, 1860 AS, 1851 ASM, R&Spencer, going for a ROA at auction tomorrow!

 

[springfield art]

0000 brass wool, from Amazon.com

Thanks! Great tip!

 

[Intosomthin]

Pretty sure it better than a new one just like it...winks

 

[Desperate Lee]

The ASM's were good guns. I have several. They all function nicely. For everyday range shooting, 15-20 grns of FFF real black, a grease cookie or a felt wad or both with a .454 rb is heaven to shoot. Enjoy it because it belonged to your father.
DL

 

[Rod Man]

The ASM's were good guns. I have several. They all function nicely. For everyday range shooting, 15-20 grns of FFF real black, a grease cookie or a felt wad or both with a .454 rb is heaven to shoot. Enjoy it because it belonged to your father.
DL

I will Sir.,

Thanks,

RM

 

[Capnball]

This was in my Dads attic for probably 30 years. I thought it was stolen or lost while I was in the CORPs didn’t think much about it. Figured I Would break it down and see how it looks. Not that great. Barrel has some pitting in it. Cylinder as well but not as bad. Externally not that bad at all. So what say you all! Keep shooting it or keep it as a “Cool Paper Weight “? It’s an 1851 sheriff in .44/.454.






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As long as the cylinder is lining up correctly with the barrel (in battery) and the clearance between the front of the cylinder and the back of the barrel is correct, go get it! Never over load an old gun. The military charge was designed to not only be effective but to insure the reliability of the weapon. Staying within the recommended powder load and loading procedure will always produce the most reliable and consistent results.
Neil

 

[Okie Hog]

Shoot the revolver.

 

[Rod Man]

Shoot the revolver.

Heck yeah! Plan on it soon!!! Will provide pics and all the rest of that good stuff!!!

RM