My four new NMA's

[paul harm]

I had broken my leg so sitting around I ended up buying a NMA carbine, a Buffalo, and two engraved models, a blue and a nickel one, all 44's. All were Piettas except the carbine I bought used and all it says is Navy Arms. Anyways, I shot at 15 yards resting my hands on a bench. In the 8" guns 25grs was used with a pill then the ball. The carbine was loaded with 38 grs and a pill. The buffalo with 40grs and a pill. All guns shot were spot on with ragged one hole groups. I was really impressed with the groups and not having to use Kentucky windage or adjust the sights on the carbine or buffalo. I didn't have much time so I only got six shots out of each gun. I shot the 8" guns first, then the carbine, and the buffalo last. I have a number of spouts, so I kept going up in size as I changed guns. The buffalo kicked a bit with 40grs. Maybe off hand I wouldn't notice the trigger guard banging my second finger so much. I'm also going to try 28grs in the nickel platted one seeing how it's a brass framed gun. I'm checking the inside of the back of the frame real close to see if and when the cylinder leaves any marks. Also, I'm gonna have to get one of those eye things to clear up the sights. These 72 year old eyes see two of everything. Anyways, everything went really great and I'm looking forward to the next time out.

 

[bannockburn]

paul harm

Wow you've got a whole lot of New Model Army goodness going on there! Photos please when you get a chance and hope you're on the mend with your broken leg.

 

[4v50 Gary]

Git well soon and post pics.

 

[paul harm]

I'd post photos, but don't know how. My leg is doing pretty good - thanks for comments.

 

[Ephraim Kibbey]

Down at the bottom of this page, below the post input box, is a tab marked "Upload a File."
If you click it, you will be able to browse your computer for any pictures that you have and include them in a post as either a thumbnail or a full sized picture.
Hope you have a speedy recovery.
I knew a Paul Harm who was a Scout Master in Cincinnati - any relation?

 

[paul harm]

No relation, but I was in scouting. Even did a summer as a camp counselor. Thanks for the tip. Now I just have to figure out how to make a file with pictures. My grandson will be over in a couple of days, I'll ask him.

 

[Jackrabbit1957]

I had a NMA carbine once. Kept spraying me in the face with powder residue. I wound up selling it. With that double vision do you aim in between the images?

 

[paul harm]

I wondered about that. Mine hasn't done that yet. If it does I'll first look at the nipple holes to see how big they're getting. Of the two I just picked the left sight seeing how my wife is left handed and she's never wrong.

 

[Roger Laird]

two of my NMA and my 1861 OA 2nd generation colt

 

[maint1517]

I'm looking forward to seeing these Paul. I love those carbines.

 

[Jackrabbit1957]

When I sold my carbine it came back with a note saying the barrel was clocked wrong. It was and I never noticed. Had to remove it and shave off a few thousandths to make it right. I don't recall who made it.

 

[paul harm]

If this will work, here's a couple of pictures.