Dry Powder test

[WhispersGhost]

Hello

i have quite a few cap and Ball Revolvers.
And there is one that is still loaded which is the 1862 Police Pocket.

My Question is (Carefully removing a Nipple) how can i tell if the powder is Still dry as it has been compressed by the Ball.

And if i am able to pour the powder out of that chamber and the Powder is dry
is it ok to put that powder back in and then the Nipple again?

i have never tried this as i just soaked it in water and removed the powder
Prior to putting some WD40 into the chamber to kill the Powder.
Then punched out the balls with a wooden Dowel.

Thank You in advance

 

[JT-AR-MG42]

Sounds like you can't/don't want to fire them out?
And are talking about re-assembling the load from the rear of the cylinder?

If the balls were seated properly, you will find the powder slightly compressed in the cylinder after removing the nipples.

Since you would not be able to replace the powder - with proper compression -
though the nipple seat, I would just do as you mentioned.
Dunk the cylinder in water and rinse out the powder before driving the balls out.



JT

 

[WhispersGhost]

Yes Something like that i also wanted to Clean the entire Revolver again
as well as replacing it with Better Nipples.As i was Told Tresso is good but slix shot will not fit this.


Thank you for your reply

 

[Steve2md]

you could take out the cylinder and use one of these. Much less pounding

http://www.dixiegunworks.com/produc...ts_id=15330&osCsid=2anhrr76nsd9k713v87b45rf01

 

[Kernel]

I'd use a Bullet Puller to remove the bullet. (It's a nice little tool to have in your kit, anyway, and they only cost a couple of bucks). Then dump the powder. The powder could be reused, if it's still good. But for six chambers worth of powder is it really worth it?