Cap and Ball Revolvers

[boykinlp]

I have a Pietta 1860 Army with spare cylinder coming my way.

Seems like Pyrodex "P" powder is readily available. Is it OK?

I'll post pictures when I get it.

Well here it is, my first Cap & Ball Revolver. I think the fit and finish is very nice.

 

[Hellraiser]

If you're gonna be anything like me... when ya hear that first "boom"... and see that smoke... you will be hooked. It's that cleanin' that becomes anti-climactic. However... to me... the fun of shootin' is more than worth the cleanin' downside.

 

[Qball]

I It's that cleanin' that becomes anti-climactic. However... to me... the fun of shootin' is more than worth the cleanin' downside.

I just remove the wooden grips and rinse the rest in hot water
and i mean HOT water
Dry and oil them, done in 15minutes (that's if you'r slow)

 

[S.B.]

I just remove the wooden grips and rinse the rest in hot water
and i mean HOT water
Dry and oil them, done in 15minutes (that's if you'r slow)

I forgot another advantage of the ROA, after shooting I just remove the wooden grips and put her into the dishwasher, remove and apply some anti rust.
Steve

 

[CTI1USNRET]

With C&B revolvers the soot gets into the works. It doesn't take much corrosion to create a weak spot in the very thin, flat hand spring. It's the part that's most likely to fail.

So, learning how to completely disassemble and reassemble your C&B revolver is a good idea. Keep an extra hand spring in your toolbox.