Recent content by Davidrr

Thanks for all the very interesting information. I want to shoot black powder because of the era into which this revolver fits. I have been a black powder shooter for over 40 years, mostly flintlocks. I have been shooting black powder cartridges I have loaded in my buffalo rifle (.45-70), so...

According to my gunsmith, my revolver had rarely, if ever shot. If not for the state of the nickel plating, I probably would not shoot it at all. I also read that the cylinders were not hardened during this period. Smith & Wesson states that my revolver was shipped from the factory on March...

I was under the impression that this particular gun was designed for black powder rounds. Is that incorrect?

My revolver is a .38 Hand Ejector, MDL 1899. Ser No. 146xx. 5" nickle. I would like to shoot black powder in it. What load would be best to start with?