Traditions 1851? revolver
 

I purchased online GunB...er, NIB, steel frame, .44cal Questions is: Did the Navy/Army make a .44cal that year or was it only in .36cal?

Also, I've never shot a BP revolver and I'm getting two different recomendations on cap#, how does a #10 or #11 sound? The manual doesn't state cap size only fffgpowder and weights, from 17grains up to 25grains.

Enjoy the shooting sports, :)

Typicallythe service with those refers to thecaliber- and the Army model was 44 cal. The Navy model was 36 cal (See, the Navy wuz wimps even back then.... :p) and Traditions has both the .36 Navy and the .44 Army.

Standard cap is pretty much #11 cap. You can find #10s, but you will need to hunt for them. A #11 squeezed slightly will fit on a #11 nipple. Check owner's manual when you get the gun.


(all of you sailors out there- put down the marlinspikes- just kidding!)

I got this for Christmas and no were in manual did it mention size of caps. I went on line and it said to use #10 caps. #11 will work if you crimp it.

The 1851 in .44 is a modern fantasy piece. Pietta is the only one still making those. #11 caps pinched before you put them on will work if you cant find 10's

Traditions BP
 

Thanks for the picture 007, it looks just like the "kit" I purchased for $200. One thing I'm finding out about BP is, a person needs an abundance of caps/primers to clear gun and keep firing balls down range.

Enjoy the shooting sports, :).

Guys, I don't shoot BP revolvers (only because I don't have one) buy I want to point out something I keep hearing, and that is that there is a chance of a chain fire with pinching the caps. I don't know how true this is, but many rumors and myths have their basis in a truth.

I have no idea how pinching a cap could cause a chain fire. Failure to use an over powder wad or lube over the ball may result in a chain fire, but the only thing pinching the caps will do is make them fit tighter so they won't fall of by accident.

thdrduck has it right. I put a few rounds thru mine yesterday.

Hey that's great. I did point out that's hearsay. I just wanted to share it, just in case. I didn't see how it was possible myself...

Crisco works on top of the balls to prevent chain fire. The lead balls in the gun not your balls.