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This looks like a good deal. NIB Uberti Walker $269.00 plus $25 shipping. https://www.gunbroker.com/item/778774842 If item is sold check out Seller's Other Items. Seller has 18 in stock at this point. PS, I am not connected with this auction.

Open Top Colt revolvers have wedges that can all too easily drop out and get lost when the barrel is removed. A simple modification can all but eliminate this problem. I started with a #8 split lock washer and modified it with needle files. Unmodified washer on left, modified washer on...

While shopping at Kittery Trading Post I saw a Pocket Navy that appeared to be an antique. It turned out to be a Palmetto made in Italy and sold by Dixie Gun Works. I knew that Palmetto revolvers had the reputation of being of poor quality but the price was right and I liked the way it looked...

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A couple of interesting deals at Cabela's for $180: http://www.cabelas.com/product/Home/Black-Powder-Sale%7C/pc/105625080/c/522356580/Pietta-Model-1851-Confederate-Navy-44-cal-Black-Powder-Revolver-with-Spare-Cylinder/1716347.uts...

A little Massachusetts history from a local publication: American Powder Mills label from a wooden keg or tin can of black powder. Courtesy of Maynard Historical Society Gunpowder Mills on Powder Mill Road By David Mark Posted Jan. 22, 2014 @ 1:09 pm Maynard, Mass. There was...

Check this out! http://gawker.com/5975421/18th-century-cannon-in-central-park-found-loaded-and-ready-to-fire

The Reenactors The Reality

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After modifying the hammer on my Colt clone to a solid design I sought a method to safely carry six rounds. http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=607779 Taking a cue from the old Manhattan Revolvers I cut a safety notch on the cylinder. It turned out pretty well and the...

Modify Rubber Garden Hose Gasket Place Gasket in Hammer Channel

Steel Safety Pin Modify Fit Assemble

Drill hole in hammer face. Cut threads. (I used a 10-24 tap) Install proper length screw with thread lock compound. (I used J-B Weld) Shape metal using Dremel, file, stone, etc. Small dimple on face is remnant of Allen head lug hole. Exposed threads after shaping. Hammer/Nipple...

Reproduction B/P handguns can come from the factory with excessive clearances. Shims can tighten the action and give the gun a crisp feel. For my Open Tops I cut shims from copper shim stock. Brass will work well also. The hammer shim is .008" and completely eliminates hammer...

As stated on this site numerous times a modified 1/4 " socket makes the best nipple wrench. By an interesting coincidence a 6mm Allen Wrench fits the socket perfectly. No modification required.

Use a plastic tie strap to compress mainspring.

Found these black plastic "Automotive Panel Fasteners" at local hardware store. Cut stem to fit and insert in screw hole.