Rodwha, if I remember correctly, a Belgian company made those Colt branded replicas - Centaure models, made in Fabriques d’Armes Unies de Liège.
From what little I've read on forums it was Uberti that made the guns for Colt.
Rodwha, if I remember correctly, a Belgian company made those Colt branded replicas - Centaure models, made in Fabriques d’Armes Unies de Liège.
I prepared a couple of those a few weeks ago. I'm still lacking: powder, police permit, screwdriver(s). I have everything else, I think. Oh, and I don't have a lube yet (I have Ballistol oil). Thanks for such a large post!I prefer to use a hardwood stick that is cut off on the end at a slight angle
I'm afraid it's quite the contrary actually...Mizar, seems that you know a lot about tools
I have for some time one such handle, excellent really, with 4 bits. But this Bosch bits which I bought today don't fit at all to that old handle, completely different gauge. So I have to find a handle (Bosch if possible) which will fit perfectly with Bosch bits. How can I know (if I see it on the web) that it'll fit? (As you can see, I'm not a tool guy, I'm an audiophile and books type of guy.)The short ones like that fit directly into handles that have magnets in them. The handles are almost always sold in sets with a variety of the hex bits with them
I'm not trying that. I'm just curious, what would only a few grains of powder do, what would be the final result.You asked about using smaller amounts of powder. Nothing wrong with trying that.
Thanks. Just firing caps seems great, and I have yet to see a black powder for the first time...It all sounds like it's coming together. I'm looking forward to reading your impressions on what it's like to load and shoot your new historical decoration...
Well, as I mentioned if you go too low and use filler you risk there not being enough pressure to push the ball out the barrel. There's quite a lot of friction when the ball enters and moves down the barrel. If the charge is too small the pressure that leaks out the cylinder gap will leave too little to do the job.I'm not trying that. I'm just curious, what would only a few grains of powder do, what would be the final result.
Will this handle fit the bits I bought? https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000NDGQD4You can use almost any common hex-head bit handle, because those bits are the most widespread size - 1/4".
1861;
You are obviously very well organized, methodical, and I suspect a bit fussy about messes. It's going to be fun hearing how you react to getting yourself and your gun all sooty and dirty with black powder fouling!!
I can't import gun parts from America. I CAN'T import them from ANY country in the world EXCEPT from FRANCE. France has the most liberal gun laws regarding the black powder firearms. The only difference between buying a black powder gun in France and buying a bread and milk in France, is that you have to show (with any document) that you're at least 18 years old when buying a black powder gun. I ordered the 1851 Navy online from France almost like I order CDs all the time from any country. It came in 6 days, my postman delivered it to my door. Viva la France.
But THANKS Crawdad1, that will be helpful, I'll try to find those same parts here in Europe or maybe contact those US webshops anyway
That's me!very well organized, methodical, and I suspect a bit fussy about messes
This pretty case costs almost as much as a revolver. I'm not bringing it to the range, it's too luxurious and too big. Before putting them inside, revolvers go into clear plastic bags first. On the outskirts of my town there are two ranges.On that note, I'd recommend bringing a rag along with you in the gun case to the range. BP guns get covered in fouling. Don't want to mess up that pretty case.
1861 - maybe you already answered this, do you have a formal range that you can shoot at or land in the country?
Hello!Hello, can you give a link to this web shop.
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Thanks. Not a bad idea. But I think I got used to this Navy grip. I don't want to mess with the original design. Schofield grip is quite larger, it suits me better, I'd say it's probably perfect (for my hand).A simple fix you could try is to screw or silver-solder a piece of brass onto the base of the grip then glue pieces of wood to cover, This would not only extend the grip. it will improve the gun's overall balance.
I wouldn't use less than 12 grains of powder in the .36. I tried 10 grains in my .36 and the ball wouldn't even reach 50 feet.
I already wrote yesterday (on previous page): "most of these bits I'll never use, but 2 out of 3 types of screws on my revolver I've taken care of with this".I suspect that you will find that they don't really fit any of the screws on the gun other than by good luck. That is why I was suggesting the Wheeler or similar gunsmithing kit which would be primarily made up with flat blade tips in a wide variety of sizes and ready to use. The Bosch kit will come in handy for other uses but when I look at the picture I only see four flat driver tips. And likely you'll find that you need to dress them down to suit the screws of your gun.
I believe you, but Pietta recommends 9-12 grains.I wouldn't use less than 12 grains of powder in the .36. I tried 10 grains in my .36 and the ball wouldn't even reach 50 feet.