How much is a 44 black powder pistol worth?

How much is a 44 black powder pistol worth?

Recently Sold PIETTA REMINGTON 1858 REVOLVER pistol

How much powder is in a 44 black powder pistol?

44 caliber revolvers can generally hold a maximum of about 30 grains of powder. However, optimal accuracy will probably happen around 18 grains of 3F powder using round balls.

What size ball does a 44 cal muzzleloader?

The ‘standard’ muzzle-loader . 44 caliber rifle ball is the . 430.. small enough to take a patch.

How many grains of black powder do I need for a 36 caliber pistol?

Get a black powder measure that goes from zero to 30 grains. A . 36 cal will shoot well with a charge of about 18 to 22 grains.

How long can you keep a black powder revolver loaded?

BP is a simple mixture, not a compound. It doesn’t break down and many people have found that guns loaded well over 100 years will still fire. The Cap is what will go bad. If you protect the powder from oil or being inundated with water it will be good for centuries.

How long can I leave my black powder revolver loaded?

A black powder firearm can stay loaded nearly indefinitely if it is loaded properly and not exposed to excessive moisture or water contact.

Can you use FFG powder in revolver?

Member. ffg is just a coarser and therefore slower burning grade – those two substitutes are constructed to mimick the burning rate of ffg black powder. You can safely use them in your 1860. You just won’t get as much velocity and it will most likely burn a bit dirtier.

What size caps for Pietta 1858?

The #10 Remington caps , make a Pietta Remington as dependable as it gets .

How do percussion caps work?

Description. The percussion cap is a small cylinder of copper or brass with one closed end. Pulling the trigger releases the hammer, and the falling hammer strikes the percussion cap, causing the mercuric fulminate to explode. Flames from this explosion travel through the hollow nipple to ignite the main powder charge.

What is the difference between black powder and Pyrodex?

Pyrodex is less sensitive to ignition than black powder, and uses the same shipping and storage guidelines as smokeless powder. Pyrodex is more energetic per unit of mass than black powder, but it is less dense, and can be substituted at a 1:1 ratio by volume for black powder in many applications.

Can you leave a cap and ball revolver loaded?

How Long Can You Keep a Black Powder Revolver Loaded? In ideal conditions and when loaded properly, a cap and ball revolver can be reliably kept nearly indefinitely, for all practical purposes.

Is there a 44 Cal Pietta black powder revolver?

This is a used 44 Cal. Pietta Black Powder Revolver. It has a few areas of rust on the outside of the barrel as seen but looks to function find. It can ship direct to the buyer. I am selling this one on consignment and as such, lay-a-way can’t be used. It does of course have the standard 3-day inspection. Shipping and insurance is $29.

What’s the return policy for a 44 Cal Pietta?

Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. This is a used 44 Cal. Pietta Black Powder Revolver. It has a few areas of rust on the outside of the barrel as seen but looks to function find.

Are there any Pietta 44 caliber cap guards left?

Only 1 left! PIETTA BLACK POWDER 44 CALIBER CYLINDER FOR 1851 REB NAVY. Only 1 left! 100 Cap Guards – For #10 & 11 Perc.

This is a used 44 Cal. Pietta Black Powder Revolver. It has a few areas of rust on the outside of the barrel as seen but looks to function find. It can ship direct to the buyer. I am selling this one on consignment and as such, lay-a-way can’t be used. It does of course have the standard 3-day inspection. Shipping and insurance is $29.

Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. This is a used 44 Cal. Pietta Black Powder Revolver. It has a few areas of rust on the outside of the barrel as seen but looks to function find.

Only 1 left! PIETTA BLACK POWDER 44 CALIBER CYLINDER FOR 1851 REB NAVY. Only 1 left! 100 Cap Guards – For #10 & 11 Perc.