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    What are Pietta LeMat revo's going for these days?

    I've found a Pietta made LeMat for sale locally. Seller is telling me it about 7-8yrs old. Never fired but it has been turned. Cavalry model. In the box. What is a fair value?
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    .45 Colt load using roundball?

    I picked up a Colt SAA last week. Since factory .45colt ammo is pretty much extinct these days I got to thinking about loading some up using BP, a lubed wad, and a round ball. I'm not after super duper accuracy just some fun range blasting ammo. I've a bunch of BP and .454 rb's so I thought...
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    Picked up an unusual one today. Pietta Dance replica

    Picked up a NIB Pietta Dance replica today. Date code says 1996. .36 cal Any history on these reproductions? Anyone know the nipple size? Thanks.
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    What is the nipple size on a Colt Dragoon reproduction?

    Hello all. Picked up a nice Colt made reproduction 3rd Dragoon. This one came in the black box with the gold end label. I think these were made in the early 1980's. I'd like to replace the factory nipples with the newer tech bronze nipples. What thread are these? Looked at Track of the Wolf...
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    Pietta LeMat: What thread are the nipples?

    Just received a new LeMat reproduction. I've taken it apart to clean and lube it. The nipples were a real bear to get out. Damaged my nipple wrench getting them out. They have a small square head on them. Not the typical wide flat two side slot. So I would like to replace them but I do not know...
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    Correct nipple for Zoli Zouave?

    Asking you folks help. Recently I picked up a Zoli Zouave. Date code shows it to be 1972. It needs a new nipple. The old nipple is eroded out not to mention it got chewed up pretty good with that big oaf Texas Moon trying to unscrew it. Tried TRESO. The nipples thread pitch is correct but the...
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    Conversion cylinders for 1858Rem?

    Anyone here use a conversion cylinder in your 1858 Remington? Curious about them. Opinions? Any brand to avoid?
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    Best/hottest musket cap?

    I have a Sharps percussion carbine(repro). Having ignition issues with the caps. I'm using RWS. Is there stronger/hotter musket cap available?
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    New pistol

    New pistol arrived. Pedersoli French AN IX .69cal cavalry pistol. :D Anyone here shoot one of these?
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    Help ID this c&b

    Help ID this c&b. Pics added 2/23 Picked up an older C&B revolver today. Poor thing hasn't been cleaned for years. Broke it down and started cleaning it. It is a .31cal 5 shot Colt Pocket Model with a brass frame. Italian made. Barrel stamps are a small shield shaped stamp and what...
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    How can I remedy this problem?

    I finally had a chance to get out and fire the new Uberti 1849 Colt pocket revolver. Have a problem with the gun and thought I'd bounce this off the forum to see what you folks might recommend. I swapped out the factory nipples for TRESO bronze nipples. On firing, the hammer gets blown back and...
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    Leather dressing: Which do you prefer?

    Which brand of leather dressing do you folks prefer? Need to care for a new holster and was wondering which one was best?
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    Which caliber roundball for the Uberti 1849 Pocket model?

    Have an Uberti 1849 Pocket model Colt on the way. What size RB do I need? .311? .315? .310? .319?
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    Is it me or Has the .54cal fallen from favor?

    Has the .54 become unpopular?
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    Anyone here load BP shotshells?

    Done went and did a crazy thing. Ordered some all brass shotshells. I just want to load a few for range goof off day and maybe a little hunting. Have a nice little 20ga. Rossi Overland coach gun to shoot with. Anyone have any 20ga load data? Going off the box of regular smokeless ammo...
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    Anyone here ever use Charlie Hahn to work on your percussion Sharps?

    Was looking at his website about re-working the chamber sleeve. I've got a Pedersoli carbine that would probably benefit from that. Anyone have experience with his work?
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    Where can I purchase a T/C maxi-ball .54 bullet mold?

    I just picked up a real nice T/C Hawken ,54. Looking around I can't find a bullet mold for the maxi-ball bullet. T/C evidently stopped production of .54cal gear a while back. Shame really. It's a great caliber. Anyone know where to purchase one?
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    Tried the Slix-Shot nipples.

    No likie. Lose too much pressure/energy thru the nipple. No real difference on cap disintegration. Going back to TRESO. Your experience?
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    Sometimes this BP stuff is fun.

    A few months ago I purchased a Pedersoli 1777 Charleville musket. Since then I've been playing around with it and enjoying the heck out of it using paper cartridges. One problem has been after about 6 or 8 shots the bore gets caked up and requires wet swabbing to keep running. So I hit on the...
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    Best quality 1858 Remington?

    Who makes the best quality 1858 Remington reproduction? Price not an object.
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