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    Pre-production sample of the new Thuer Conversion

    are there any conversions that would work with a 1851 navy? I know the brass frame would mean a need to run lighter loads, but interested in finding out.
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    Recommended book for basic work on BP pistol?

    is it still under copyright? http://1dollarscan.com/
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    Pietta 1851 brazzer for Xmas. Questions

    Would 28 grains of FFFg Goex be alright to fire in this pistol? Turns out the premade paper cartridges from Dixie are 28 grains instead of 20. Thoughts?
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    Educate me on rifles...

    Thanks for the info guys. So basically I am looking at a difference between percussion and flint (the group uses both) And then stock length. Are there differentiators with regards to overall gun length? or is that mainly determined by the length of the barrel? Meaning that the poor...
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    Educate me on rifles...

    Hi Guys - Now that I've gotten the pistol I am bitten and am beginning to think of rifles and shotguns. I found a local group that focuses on 1820-1840 time period for their shoots. I started looking and realize that I really don't know what the differences are between the types. Can...
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    Wax balls in 1851 Navy Cap and Ball?

    Hi Guys - I was watching some cowboy action shooting and saw that they were using wax bullets for there fast draw shooting. I went and looked at the brand mentioned and saw how cheap they were and got to thinking about my new C&B pistol. Is it possible to shoot wax balls? Has anyone done...
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    Pietta 1851 brazzer for Xmas. Questions

    Dixie Gun Works has them listed - so we will see how those work out sizing wise.
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    Pietta 1851 brazzer for Xmas. Questions

    Thanks for the information everyone! Cost me a bit more than intended due to bulk ordering and hazmat fees, but I have a bunch of new toys coming. Triple K leather holster 1000 remington #10 percussion caps 500 Hornady .454 balls traditions flask, flask funnel, adjustable measure...
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    Pietta 1851 brazzer for Xmas. Questions

    Hi Guys - My daughter got me a Pietta 1851 brass frame "confederate navy" 44. I have 1) never owned a gun and 2)never shot black powder but am fascinated with the old style guns and seeing reenactments. I have a couple of questions as I have seen a ton of information on the web today and...
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