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A colt model 1911, army issue, was offered to me "to buy", I checked the serial # and found that it was made in 1913 and yes it was made buy Colt, not springfield. The question is it legal or illegal to own a Colt stamped with "United States Property"? I was told that it had been taken home by a...

I bought last fall a "38/55" rifle. I had read a lot about what a sweet cal. these were to shoot with a very mild recoil, and it's true it's a wonderful rifle. The only down side is the ammo is very pricey. I've heard the same about 45/70s ammo, the firearm I'm saving for now. So it seems the...

I'm just starting to learn about reloading and wish to take this up as a hobby. I have been doing a lot of reading on the "how to", equipment and such. Also I have been doing a lot of web searching on "what to buy and where". I found this site; "Widener's Reloading and Shooting Supply"...

I have an 1860 colt replica made by Pietti Steel frame .44 cal. I had mentioned that the wedge on this one goes almost all the way in and was wondering if anyone knew where a wider wedge could be gotten? Someone had said that they thought that the wedges for the 1860 clots made by Uberti were a...

I have two cap and ball revolvers an 1860 steel frame.44 cal made by Pietta as well as an 1858 Remi steel frame. 44 cal made as well by Pietta. I had gotten the colt 1st and had troubles with misfires due to the nipples that came with it. I had asked yawl here what to do? Yawl had said get some...

Couple of questions, "EMF" Has anyone done any buying from them?, How are they to deal with? and does anyone know what's up with their web site being "reworked" for so long? I was just about to place an order with them when their web site went down, and have been holding off to see what happens.

I'm sure this has been covered before, but please one more time for me. I have a pietta 1858 Remy. I am looking for the best capper to go with it. I've tried several of the "Ted Cash" models as well as many others. They all work wonderfully on my pietta 1860 colt, but leave...

I have seen shell carriers that are made to fit rear of a gun stock. What are They called? and where could someone find one made in leather for 38/55 shells?

I'm about to start browning a barrel on a "Super Cub" kit I got from DGW. I've been reading the instructions over and over. I feel I've got a pretty good feel for what to do in browning it, but was wondering if any of yawl have any pointers or tips to pass on that could help or save me time, or...

The other day I saw someone mention how they cleaned their Stainless Revolver in the dishwasher. Does this work well on polished steel? Does one use normal dishwasher detergent? and what if any effect does this have on "blued Metal" or "case hardened parts?

Something I have been thinking about, " wonders how mineral oil would work for cleaning and lube on Black Powder Revolvers. Any thoughts or real life tails?

I've been building a DGW's "Super Cub". the barrel came with a light coating of blue. I wish to brown the barrel. On pistol kits I have used a shallow pan, vinegar and this worked very well on smaller parts in a pistol kit. Now the barrel on this rifle is a bit longer. So any suggestion yawl may...

Still begining kinda of new to all of this I've got a question, I am near to finishing A Dixie super cub kit that I bought, .50 cal. from DGW. My question is which are better Sabots or Conicals, are there times when one should use one over the other, and also wondering about mini balls.

For those of you who been wanting a 1858 Remington .44 cal New Army Revolver, Cabela's has them on sale normally their $ 219.99. Now the sale price is $189.99. I ordered mine.

Taking just a moment to wish "Seasons greetings to All"

I've only been shooting black powder only a short time, (look at my joining date here) but I can say that I love the smoke, the smell and the big "boom". I've been getting low on powder and looking to get some more. As of now I've been using Goex 3f for my pistols and Goex 2f for my rifles, I...

Does anyone Knowwho makes "Traditions" revolvers and muzzle loaders???

I shoot Black powder and black powder only. I would like to know what brands yawl have had better luck with; goex or swiss?

I ran across this rifle the other day. I was wondering if anyone has one? or knows anything about them? or knows anything about "H&R"?

I have a Pedersoli Frontier rifle and I am work on a Pedersoli Dixie super cub kit. I love the look of the "brass work" on these rifles, but don't so much love all the polishing. What I'm wondering is there some type of finish for brass, or at least a polish the won't hurt the wood finish so...