Blackpowder Revolvers?

[limbaughfan]

Im completely new to this subject so I have a basic question that may sound stupid,but here goes.Are the any black powder revolvers where you can get ammo that is assembled.where you dont have to load the individual primer, powder and so forth(where all that stuff is done for you,where you just load the gun and shoot).Thanks,I hope I didnt sound too stupid.

 

[schultz's honor]

Check out the sticky at the top of the BP page.
There is great info for makeing your own paper cartridges with cigarette paper.
Haven't tried it yet, but it looks fun, and convenient.

Limbaughfan
"dittos"

 

[J.T. Gerrity]

Yes there is; it's called the 1873 Peacemaker, or Model P from Colt. Lots of replicas available in many calibers. You can get pre-made cartridges for it in either black powder or smokeless (use the "Cowboy loads" for the latter). Also, there is the S&W Schofield and the Remington 1875, to list a couple of others; all available as reproductions.

If you like the looks of the old Colts and Remmies, you can get a gun that has already been converted to cartridges, or you can purchase a BP model, then get a Kirst or R&D conversion cylinder for it.

But I'd say, try out the BP pistol first. Learn how to load and use one. You can always make up your own paper cartridges for one; really a good way to pass the time on those long winter nights. Part of the thrill of these old guns is the baggage that comes with them. When you load from a flask or use a paper cartridge, you're able to experience the past in a way you can't do anywhere else.

 

[limbaughfan]

JT so your telling me I can can pre made black powder cartidges,for a black powder gun?Thanks for the help so far

 

[J.T. Gerrity]

Sure. Pre-made BP cartridges are available. Here's a link to Cabela's: http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...350102&cm_ite=0037466216113a&_requestid=25101 but they are available elsewhere. Remember though, these will fit only guns that are either made for them (such as those listed above), or have been converted in one way or another to accept them. You can't go out and buy a Colt 1860 Army and expect these cartridges to fit. To do that, you would need to get a conversion cylinder from R&D or Kirst.

Unfortunately, there is no one (as far as I know) who has pre-made paper cartridges available for the percussion model pistols; and even if there were, you would still have to prime (cap) them. If you want to avoid the hassle of loading one of these, you'll have to go the conversion route.

 

[Mad Turner]

Mad Turner

limbaughfan my friend if you ask Timuchin to be nice to you he may repost a set of pictures on making paper cartridges for BP hand guns. Ball and powder all rolled up in a bundle like a little cigarette. I printed off the set when he put it on last time in June 2005. It worked a treat and I take my hat off to him. Look him up in the members list and send him an E-mail, he wont mind.
Mad Turner

 

[dwave]

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=144094

Step by step photos for making BP paper carts. They work pretty good, but you still have to put a cap on the cones. (not saying that in a bad way, just explaining!)

 

[limbaughfan]

ok one more question,can I buy a black powder handgun at 18 in Georgia

 

[Plink]

I know this is a bit off topic from what you asked, but loading is part of the fun actually. You can tailor the load to your gun's preferences and find the most accurate combo. That's a big part of what sets it apart from cartridge guns where you either have to make do with ammo you can buy, or get into reloading to tailor the load to your preference. The loading aspect of a black powder fun is what sets it apart from modern guns and is part of the charm. It's easy to learn and fun to do. Just my $0.02.

 

[Car Knocker]

ok one more question,can I buy a black powder handgun at 18 in Georgia

It doesn't matter what kind of powder (black or smokeless) goes into a .45 Colt cartridge, for example; a non-antique revolver that can fire that cartridge is considered to be a firearm and subject to federal sales restrictions. You cannot purchase that from a dealer at your age. GA may allow you to purchase a handgun in a FTF sale.

Some cap and ball revolvers can be converted to fire conventional cartridges; there are a couple of manufacturers that sell such conversion cylinders. I can't say how the feds or state would regard the use of such a conversion by a minor.