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wbb

Well, sort of.
Well, as soon as it gets here & I've had it a while.
Well, to tell the truth, I just ordered it.
Rats, caught again Rolling Eyes

One of these cute little guys (a 49 Pocket, 31 cal) is inbound.
And it's all TPs fault, for getting that Remington Mr. Green

This will be fun.
Make Smoke!

T LEE · Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 6:34 pm Post subject:

I hate to break this to you and had I know you had an interest. I just sold and original COLT made in 1852 in perfect working condition ( I shot it) but no finish for $415.00, the high bid at Auction Arms.

I did not have the cash or it would be in my safe right now.

T LEE · Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 6:37 pm Post subject:

BTW, 00 buckshot works PERFECTLY in them thar .31's and is MUCH less expensive than the 50 per box balls.

wbb · Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 10:37 pm Post subject:

Shucks, T, I'd have been interested.
Oh well arny melencholy

When I was researching these little guys, I saw something about using ought or double ought buckshot.
Good Idea.
The balls run $8 bucks or so per 100, but the shot is a lot less. I'll probably not cast for this little fellow, so a small bag/box of shot will be just the ticket.

T LEE · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 2:27 am Post subject:

Yep I use 00 in my '63 remmy.

Tinpig · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 9:59 pm Post subject:

Very nice. My son and I were just making smoke last week. Do you ever find that the fired caps deform and jam the cylinder?

Did your friend default on your loan of your other BP revolver? Is it now a Troubled Asset?

Your bailout's in the mail.
Army who me?

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T LEE · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 10:34 pm Post subject:

The Remmy;s don't do that, it is an inherent problem with the Colt's.

wbb · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 11:23 pm Post subject:

He still has it, but I haven't bugged him. Maybe I should Rolling Eyes

I think I remember Elmer Keith writing that the old timers would elevate (point the bbl at the sky) the percussion Colts on cocking, so that (maybe) the fired cap would fall free. It helps, but as T says, that is a problem with the open top design, and something of a problem with all cap "revolters."

Boggy Creek Ranger · One Riot, One Ranger Joined: 18 May 2006 Posts: 1898

My Colt Army will jam with fired caps. Even pinching them a bit wont totally cure it.

wbb · Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 6:34 pm Post subject:

Well, it's here, and it is the cutest little critter you ever saw (looks just like the pic above)
Haven't shot it yet - None of my nipple wrenches fit (too big), and rather than grind one down, I ordered a proper one. It's inbound.
Figured I'd better be able to strip the little puppy after shooting, and better to find out beforehand that I didn't have the proper wrench.
A report to follow when all is on hand & Smoke Has Been Made army smile

T LEE · Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 6:39 pm Post subject:

You WILL have fun with that little puppy, I guarenteeeee it!

kwg · MEMBER Joined: 30 Jul 2006 Posts: 958

I made some balls for my 36 Navy in about 1977 and I still have them. I have to fix that some day. kwg

wbb · Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 8:21 am Post subject:

Better shoot 'em up, kwg.
Those things can go bad over time Mr. Green

T LEE · Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 8:26 am Post subject:

Certainly, you don't want to let your balls spoil & go to waste! Mr. Green

wbb · Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 10:44 am Post subject:

Wisdom from the mountaintop Army Very Happy

While you're on a roll, T, what the hell is the Meaning Of Life, anyway?
Mr. Green

T LEE · Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 11:36 am Post subject:

It is a cereal from the Quaker Oats Co. It was also a magazine for many years! Twisted Evil

wbb · Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 2:03 pm Post subject:

Thank you, Most Learned And Venerable One.
It is all clear to me now.
Rolling Eyes

Tinpig · Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 2:05 pm Post subject:

And a very funny Monty Python movie if your sense of humor runs in that direction.

The Stoning Scene:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIaORknS1Dk&feature=channel
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wbb · Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 2:42 pm Post subject:

Now dammitall, TP, I just shot 15 minutes watching Python bits on Youtube and chortling.
Now that I think about it, though, not a bad way to spend time.
Got to love those guys.
Dead Parrots, Killer Rabbits, Shrubberies, and French Sentries Mr. Green

T LEE · Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 2:56 pm Post subject:

wbb · Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 12:19 pm Post subject:

Well, Rats.
The nipple wrench has arrived and it fits, and I'm ready to go.
But the weather isn't cooperating.
Rain, sleet, snow. Guess I'm a wimp arny melencholy

But is is supposed to get better in a day or two. army smile

T LEE · Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 3:50 pm Post subject:

Heck, the old timers didn't let a little weather stop em! Twisted Evil