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Hello all, Im afraid I need your collective help once again.... I need to source a good metal and wood replica, preferably from a UK seller, for display purposes of a pennsylvania long rifle. I have found many websites that sell them, however every site only sells the shorter barreled...

Hi all, I have only ever done black powder shooting with my 1858 remington, and have been looking at purchasing a black powder rifle, possibly a pennsylvania or similar, whilst doing research for this, I have come across numerous websites detailing how American long riflemen were sometimes at...

Hi all, ONe thing I know for sure is letting the hammer fall will not be good for the nipples. But I could really do with practicing by dry firing, I personally find its helpful to do this often....and so far Ive avoided it with my 1858 pietta. Is there anyway I can do this without...

Hi all, I need you expertise on this question. Can a blackpowder firearm be left loaded indefinitely? I don’t plan on doing this myself of course, its just I was wondering whether it was possible, and if not, how often would soldiers carrying these weapons would have to unload and clean...

Hello all, This is a question for all you lucky people who own or have used a FN P90, ( I of course haven't as I live in the UK, and I'm sure you're aware we can't own anything as exciting as that!) This is something I was musing over.... as I've read the cases are softly ejected....does...

OK, I know this was incredibly stupid of me, after taking my 1858 to pieces (completely) to give it a deep clean, I cannot seem to remember how the cylinder pin goes in. I know I’ve seen it so many times, and I should have noted all these things before pulling it to bits but I just cannot...

Hello all, I have just bought a second hand Pietta 1858. I thought Id try second hand first to get used to the details of shooting and cleaning black powder before buying a good brand new pistol. Now being new to pistols I thought Id ask this even though I’m sure the answer is no, as this...

Ok, very quick question here, forgive the simple nature of the quesiton. Im just about to purchase an 1858 new army, and ive decided to use ox yoke wonder wads with it, after hearing the praise about them on here. My question is what kind or ox yoke wonder wad patches to I get? How...

OK, I have found lots of threads here with good and bad points of each but I would love to compare and contrast these firearms here in one place. Now aside from the fact that the cylinders are supposed to be easier to change on a Remington what would be your opinion of these two firearms...

Hello all, Well I have been reading your posts and have gained a lot of info from them but I have a few questions. I am originally from Virginia but I live in the UK where owning any firearm is very difficult but I have finally been approved to buy a black powder .44 I have chosen the...