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150 years after it left the gates of the Remington factory I got my hands on an original transistional Remington New Model Army revolver. I've tested it with roundballs and conical balls from original moulds. You can read a write-up here: Portrait of an Original Remington Percussion Revolver

Do you compress the powder in your black powder cartridges? This weekend I made a video that shows three methods for compressing powder, as well as how you can make your own drop tube stand. It's so easy even a clumsy fool like me can do it! (Or you can read a write-up with pictures.

Disclaimer: this post contains shameless self-promotion :o In a couple of months my new book on black powder shooting and historical firearms will be available. Although I'm Norwegian, the book is published in English by a publisher in the UK. The book spans approximately 500 years and will...

Some time ago I got an Smith & Wesson Model 1 1/2 Second Issue as a gift. It's made in 1869 or 1870 and in good shooting condition. As I only have five original .32 rimfire long cartridges I purchased new brass from H & C Collection in France (Dixie has brass too). The cases utilize .22 starting...