Springbok_Rider
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- Nov 13, 2014
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Hi,
I've been doing a lot of research over the last few weeks and finally purchased my first black powder revolver - a Pietta 1858 (blued steel with ivory grips). This forum has helped many so thought I'd sign up to ask questions and one day pass the buck. I'll try not to ask any questions that can be found through research. However, I do have a couple:
1) When pulling the hammer to half cock, and then proceeding to full cock there is a moment of friction like the hammer is catching on a bur or something before it goes to full cock. It's not too obvious and may just be the way the mechanism is designed - is this normal? When going straight to full cock there is no friction other than the usual clicks.
2) I've wiped down the gun as it came pretty oiled up - removed any gunk from the nipples and cylinder, sprayed with ballistol and wiped down, and also put oil on the nipple threads before putting them back into the cylinder. Are there any recommended first gun steps to ensure smooth operation - i.e. removing all the mechanism parts and using an emory cloth to remove burs and such? If there is a known guide that would be helpful.
3) Is there a good way to check the timing of the cylinder, and make sure the barrel and cyclinder line up perfectly. Visually it seems fine - waiting on Swiss and PNF black powder in the post so haven't fired it yet.
4) Lastly, I've ordered a powder tube with a 30 grain measuring spout. Is it generally considered a bad idea to pour straight into the cyclinders from the flask? Seems to be a split consensus with most people saying it's primarily just an issue for loading rifles.
Thanks,
Antony
I've been doing a lot of research over the last few weeks and finally purchased my first black powder revolver - a Pietta 1858 (blued steel with ivory grips). This forum has helped many so thought I'd sign up to ask questions and one day pass the buck. I'll try not to ask any questions that can be found through research. However, I do have a couple:
1) When pulling the hammer to half cock, and then proceeding to full cock there is a moment of friction like the hammer is catching on a bur or something before it goes to full cock. It's not too obvious and may just be the way the mechanism is designed - is this normal? When going straight to full cock there is no friction other than the usual clicks.
2) I've wiped down the gun as it came pretty oiled up - removed any gunk from the nipples and cylinder, sprayed with ballistol and wiped down, and also put oil on the nipple threads before putting them back into the cylinder. Are there any recommended first gun steps to ensure smooth operation - i.e. removing all the mechanism parts and using an emory cloth to remove burs and such? If there is a known guide that would be helpful.
3) Is there a good way to check the timing of the cylinder, and make sure the barrel and cyclinder line up perfectly. Visually it seems fine - waiting on Swiss and PNF black powder in the post so haven't fired it yet.
4) Lastly, I've ordered a powder tube with a 30 grain measuring spout. Is it generally considered a bad idea to pour straight into the cyclinders from the flask? Seems to be a split consensus with most people saying it's primarily just an issue for loading rifles.
Thanks,
Antony