Favorite Black powder firearm- What is it?

[armoredman]

Drool on those Ruger Old Army's right there...
UPDATE - I went to the Hub and guess what was sitting there?



She's been around the block a bit, but I feel I got what I paid for. Cylinder is clean, nipples tight and clean, only rust spot on the forcing cone probably from a small amount of residue from a single firing session and then packed away for years.



I THINK that shouldn't affect too much as I certainly don't plan on trying any matches! But if you who know more than I say different, I will see what can be done. Right now, just scrubbed clean and oiled.

The revolver is an Uberti, which is good, as far as I know,



The presentation case, on the other hand, is, I think, an old Navy Arms case, minus the powder flask. I don't know what that funnel looking thing is - additional measure for the missing powder flask?

The mold showed me something else I like - a CONICAL mold! Very minor rust freckling on the sprue plate knocked right off.



Then, the icing on the cake, through a different venue comes what SHOULD be in this case - Navy Arms caps...sealed tin. I know literally NOTHING about these, how old, what size, etc.




I'm happy - divorce gun is in hand, and off to the range later this week.

 

[C Younger]

I go back and forth between my Ruger Old Army and Colt (Pietta) 1860 Army. The Ruger is built like a tank, but the Colt is so pretty.
In the Ruger I like 30gr 3F with a .457 round ball. In the Colt I like 20-25gr 3F with a .454 round ball. I don’t use any grease or felt or anything other than cap, powder, and ball.

 

[Blackpowderwarrior]

That's a tough question... I'm torn between my Pietta1860 army that I did a full kirst conversion on or my SS Uberti 1858.
Both of em are sweet shooters but the most accurate revolver I've ever had was my Pietta 1851 "44 Navy" that thing at 20 yards is amazingly accurate... I'm talking head shot accurate

 

[44 Dave]

How about LEAST FAVORITE !
This Armi San Marco pocket build date 1969. I bought it as a "project gun" but it has turned into a "career ". Am getting closer to having it good enough, but only some one like 45 Dragoon can get it perfect.

 

[hawg]

How about LEAST FAVORITE !
This Armi San Marco pocket build date 1969. I bought it as a "project gun" but it has turned into a "career ". Am getting closer to having it good enough, but only some one like 45 Dragoon can get it perfect.

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Don't see too may Leech & Rigdon pockets.

 

[woodnbow]

Drool on those Ruger Old Army's right there...
UPDATE - I went to the Hub and guess what was sitting there?

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She's been around the block a bit, but I feel I got what I paid for. Cylinder is clean, nipples tight and clean, only rust spot on the forcing cone probably from a small amount of residue from a single firing session and then packed away for years.

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I THINK that shouldn't affect too much as I certainly don't plan on trying any matches! But if you who know more than I say different, I will see what can be done. Right now, just scrubbed clean and oiled.

The revolver is an Uberti, which is good, as far as I know,

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The presentation case, on the other hand, is, I think, an old Navy Arms case, minus the powder flask. I don't know what that funnel looking thing is - additional measure for the missing powder flask?

The mold showed me something else I like - a CONICAL mold! Very minor rust freckling on the sprue plate knocked right off.

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Then, the icing on the cake, through a different venue comes what SHOULD be in this case - Navy Arms caps...sealed tin. I know literally NOTHING about these, how old, what size, etc.

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I'm happy - divorce gun is in hand, and off to the range later this week.

I’ve been told, and it makes sense to me, that the most important section of rifling is the final several inches. It looks like that spot will clean up and you’ll have a fine shooter. It’s a beautiful piece, you scored!

It should require .454 round balls and 2,3, or 4F powder.

WRT the caps and fit, I like them to slide on with slight resistance but seat fully on the cone. I hear about people having to drop the hammer once to get them to seat and frankly, that’s going to cause problems. If you must, remove the nipples, chuck them in a drill press and sand or file them until the cap fits perfectly. If too loose, pinch the cap slightly. Either way, enjoy your beautiful new toy!

 

[Jackrabbit1957]

Hey guys, I can clean up that forcing cone area and make it look almost new as well as do tuning. Would like to step up into Outlaw Kids shoes since he's out of the picture for now.....shameless plug for my business. Thanks all!

 

[vintovka]

Drool on those Ruger Old Army's right there...
UPDATE - I went to the Hub and guess what was sitting there?

View attachment 1035447

She's been around the block a bit, but I feel I got what I paid for. Cylinder is clean, nipples tight and clean, only rust spot on the forcing cone probably from a small amount of residue from a single firing session and then packed away for years.

View attachment 1035448

I THINK that shouldn't affect too much as I certainly don't plan on trying any matches! But if you who know more than I say different, I will see what can be done. Right now, just scrubbed clean and oiled.

The revolver is an Uberti, which is good, as far as I know,

View attachment 1035450

The presentation case, on the other hand, is, I think, an old Navy Arms case, minus the powder flask. I don't know what that funnel looking thing is - additional measure for the missing powder flask?

The mold showed me something else I like - a CONICAL mold! Very minor rust freckling on the sprue plate knocked right off.

View attachment 1035451

Then, the icing on the cake, through a different venue comes what SHOULD be in this case - Navy Arms caps...sealed tin. I know literally NOTHING about these, how old, what size, etc.

View attachment 1035452


I'm happy - divorce gun is in hand, and off to the range later this week.

What does the cylinder look like inside?

 

[armoredman]

Cylinder is perfect. I don't think the marks in the cone will really affect much, but the first range session will prove that soon. I am very happy with this revolver. It just FEELS so much more solid than the 1851 brasser. It just came with character. Jackrabbit, if it does give me issues I'll drop you a PM.

 

[armoredman]

Forgot, I dismounted the nipples too, perfect. I have a 454 mold and ball on hand already plus OE 3F powder. I think I will leave these caps sealed for now.

 

[mladen]

Here’s mine’s guns blackpowder’s and some cartridges for them

 

[cowboydave]

mladen
Very nice guns and I like your cases.

 

[mladen]

mladen
Very nice guns and I like your cases.

Thanks

 

[ShotgunDave]

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Those cartridges for your Sharps are fantastic!! Did you make them? If so, please tell us how. I have a 63 Sharps and my cartridges don't look half as nice as those. I am intrigued!

 

[mladen]

Those cartridges for your Sharps are fantastic!! Did you make them? If so, please tell us how. I have a 63 Sharps and my cartridges don't look half as nice as those. I am intrigued!

You need a mandrel then you rolled paper cut in rhombus, you need to find dimensions of lengs and diameter if is . 45 or .54 mine is Pedersoli. 54 .After you make a cylinder with this rhombus paper , take out the mandrel then pusch whit him round cut cigarette paper and glue in the end of inside, now you have the sleeve . Put the powder end glue the bullet. I am sorry because I am not a home for showing this rhombus and how I cut soon I will back and will post pictures.

 

[hawg]

Those are pretty for looking at. Mine weren't pretty but they worked. I just flat rolled a piece of wrapping paper around a mandrel and glued it. Then I glued the bullet in. Added powder and folded over the tag. Then I dipped the bullet into a beeswax based lube up to the paper. The cutter on the breech block cut it cleanly with no visible powder loss. Not pretty but worked.

 

[Lnf Crzr]

Just ordered a Rear aperture/peep sight for my Favorite Pedersoli 58 from 1996

 

[PowderMark]

Here’s mine’s guns blackpowder’s and some cartridges for them

What is the green stuff?

 

[Lnf Crzr]

Very cool gentleman

 

[mladen]

What is the green stuff?

Just tipped pen

 

[hawg]

Just tipped pen

What do you use for lube?

 

[Zulch]

Nice find armoredman!! I like it!!

 

[mladen]

What do you use for lube?

I immerge the bullets in hot beeswax and lard

 

[Lnf Crzr]

My Favorite- Is one I can shoot
Found these today

 

[Seedy Character]

Y'alls gots some purty chooters.

We have 1 guy that shoots his Old Army Rugers at Cowboy Shoots. That belch of smoke is cool.
Like most of us there, it is for fun and comradery, not competition. 3 or 4 are serious competitors. To each their own.
At my age, declining reflexes, arthritis taking up residence, and general decline; I will never be a top tier competitor, but I can have fun and socialize with like minded people.