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Handguns / Re: Ruger Old Army
« Last post by Cherrybow1 on March 22, 2023, 07:28:40 PM »Thanks for the explanation 
..I’m just learning about black powder revolvers
..I’m just learning about black powder revolvers
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Handguns / Re: lucky find !
« Last post by beowulf on March 22, 2023, 02:46:55 PM »it`s a uberti !one of the better italian produced revolvers, they retail for right around $450 give or take a few bucks , and which crook you are dealing with . it also came with a really nice padded soft case , that in my area retails for $25 to $35 , once again depending on which crook you are dealing with !
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Open Topics / Re: whERE IS EVERYONE ???
« Last post by beowulf on March 22, 2023, 02:30:24 PM »With this group (this means you Hanshi) pretty much everything is a tall tale anyway.that`s a hard job , but someone has to do it !
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Open Topics / Re: whERE IS EVERYONE ???
« Last post by graybear on March 22, 2023, 10:34:14 AM »With this group (this means you Hanshi) pretty much everything is a tall tale anyway.
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Open Topics / Re: whERE IS EVERYONE ???
« Last post by graybear on March 22, 2023, 10:32:13 AM »I'm here but nothing much happening. Wife had knee replacement 2 wks. ago so I've been taking care of her. 
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Handguns / Re: lucky find !
« Last post by Patocazador on March 22, 2023, 07:15:43 AM »Wow! I wonder how they stay in business with prices like that.
Is this an actual Colt-produced revolver or an Italian knock-off?
Is this an actual Colt-produced revolver or an Italian knock-off?
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Handguns / Re: Ruger Old Army
« Last post by Patocazador on March 22, 2023, 07:03:02 AM »SWC =Semi WadCutter
Take 2 rasps, place the bullet between them and roll them in opposite directions. This roughens the sides, increases the diameter slightly, and keeps the bullet from moving in the barrel.
It doesn't do that great a job on keeping gases behind the bullet's base so I use a lubed wad between bullet and powder.
ROAs generally take a .457 bullet but I've never found a swc mold that size in .457".
Take 2 rasps, place the bullet between them and roll them in opposite directions. This roughens the sides, increases the diameter slightly, and keeps the bullet from moving in the barrel.
It doesn't do that great a job on keeping gases behind the bullet's base so I use a lubed wad between bullet and powder.
ROAs generally take a .457 bullet but I've never found a swc mold that size in .457".
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Handguns / Re: lucky find !
« Last post by Cherrybow1 on March 22, 2023, 06:07:19 AM »Awesome find! The deals are still out there just few and far between. Sure would be nice to see pictures 
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Handguns / lucky find !
« Last post by beowulf on March 22, 2023, 05:40:44 AM »two weeks back I walked into a local antique store , walking past a display case I saw a 3`rd model colt dragoon , with the great price of $330.00 , so I asked to look at it , it was new , never fired , immaculate condition , so I decided to buy , also picked up a nice jewelers hammer for $10.00 , when I payed for it , the lady told me it was a sale day , so I got my colt and my hammer for 317.00 tax included ! this stuff does`nt happen to me ! 
, still wondering when the house will fall out of the sky and land on me ! 
, still wondering when the house will fall out of the sky and land on me ! 10
Handguns / Re: Ruger Old Army
« Last post by Cherrybow1 on March 21, 2023, 08:52:37 PM »What does the “swc” stand for? Could you elaborate a bit more on how you use 2 rasps to increase diameter please 