Any way to swap this to the round butt grips? About to hit the order button but wanted to make sure first. The flat bottoms make mine difficult to carry.6mo ⋅ Radiant_Armadillo35 ⋅ r/blackpowder
I had always thought the mainspring was too light. Turns out the nipple had an incredibly tiny pinhole channel. No wonder it never fired. Yesterday I coned the flat end of the nipple & drilled through it with a very small drill bit. Hoping to test it later today.2yr ⋅ roboticfedora ⋅ r/blackpowder
Customized Enfield short rifle I stumbled across at an antique store today3yr ⋅ EucalyptusJack ⋅ r/blackpowder
Added another smoke pole to my collection of black powder firearms. 1884 Springfield trapdoor made in 1892.3yr ⋅ Nailhead63 ⋅ r/blackpowder
Can anyone help identify this gun? Got it at a pawn shop and they labeled it as a Navy Arms Dragoon, but I don’t think that’s right. Any help and info appreciated.2yr ⋅ mantan360 ⋅ r/blackpowder
My father in laws blackpowder club liked his box so much they asked me to make them a batch. Been playing with different stains.3yr ⋅ Paul_Atreadis_Worm ⋅ r/blackpowder
Picked up my first black powder rifle today. Paid $150. Made by Ardesa. 50 caliber2yr ⋅ JT36188 ⋅ r/blackpowder
Just pick this up today the box says navy but there isn’t any marking on the pistol to confirm the caliber. Short of measuring the bore what can I do to confirm caliber?3yr ⋅ bictormonty ⋅ r/blackpowder
My obsession with the Lorenz runs so deep that I needed a smaller one to carry around all day. 1854 pattern Lorenz Cavalry pistol, .54cal, this one made in 1863 in Vienna. Believe it or not, it fires the same cartridge as the carbines they were issued alongside. Horse-pistol Horsepower!2yr ⋅ Gimcrack_Bunkum ⋅ r/blackpowder
What is this gun? I've had it for a while but haven't been able to identify it.2yr ⋅ RelykTerrah ⋅ r/blackpowder
Remington No. 10 percussion caps IN STOCK at Cabelas and Bass Pro online!2yr ⋅ Wyverin7887 ⋅ r/blackpowder
I woefully underestimated the size difference of a .58 cal cartridge vs a Potsdam/Brown Bess one. This will probably hurt on Saturday.1yr ⋅ HellBringer97 ⋅ r/blackpowder
My awesome wife gave me an untouched IMA P1853 for Christmas. Are there any one-stop shops for restoration information?1yr ⋅ D_Malorcus ⋅ r/blackpowder
anyone have any info on this? found it in my shed and not sure what to do with it2yr ⋅ Trick-Finding-3270 ⋅ r/blackpowder
Managed to pick up this rifle at action for $50 how did I do?3yr ⋅ ShortExtension9421 ⋅ r/blackpowder
Can you use .357 bullets in a .36 caliber muzzleloading pistol if you can't find the regular ball ammo?6mo ⋅ Waste-Maximum-1342 ⋅ r/blackpowder
Good thing I got these in such a large box. it was bursting at the seams when I got it. /s2yr ⋅ Happy_Garand ⋅ r/blackpowder
First Nickel Pietta, wondering if nickel can be cleaned the same way as blued guns?1yr ⋅ RSRAirsoft ⋅ r/blackpowder
Has anyone used spent casings as a way to transport pre-measured powder charges?3yr ⋅ 8lbSledge ⋅ r/blackpowder
My BP Revolver conical lineup, 9x19 for comparison. L-R: Dragoon, Lemat, J&D, Kerr all .44s, Richmond, Colt both .36, Baby Dragoon .31. If you still shoot roundball, come to the conical side. It’s nice here! Better MV and energy.3yr ⋅ Gimcrack_Bunkum ⋅ r/blackpowder
A sort of PSA. Though it's common knowledge, a reminder never hurts. Even with the lower velocities of black powder firearms bullet splash, and spalling can always happen. Even at farther distances than you might think. Always wear eye pro and safely angle your steel. Stay safe.2yr ⋅ JacobCassidy ⋅ r/blackpowder
Beginner needing help: I received the Traditions .50 Hawken kit as a gift for Christmas and I need some help with what to buy to shoot it. Ideally I’d like to have this be my hunting rifle2yr ⋅ REDECHO98 ⋅ r/blackpowder
Is this rifle what Napoleon’s infantry would have used? I also see the an IX and Dragoon AN IX and unclear which would be the most accurate, thanks!2yr ⋅ chickeynuggies ⋅ r/blackpowder
My new to me 150 years old Chassepot Mle1866 arrived today in the mail.2yr ⋅ gustavotherecliner ⋅ r/blackpowder
.58 caliber dixie gunworks rifle. I don't know much about can't find a model number1yr ⋅ MisterKn1feGuy ⋅ r/blackpowder
just ordered this bad boy. very experienced in firearms, not experienced with black powder guns. what all things do I need to specifically get, like sizes for wads, balls, percussion caps, already found a horn for the powder but which powder is best? anyone have it and know all the deets?1yr ⋅ life_in_the_bigcity ⋅ r/blackpowder
First muzzleloader, Lyman trade rifle, picked up for PA flintlock season. Honestly, this made shooting fun again for me in a way it hasn't been in some time, I might be hooked...2yr ⋅ CardboardHeatshield ⋅ r/blackpowder
Thought this sub would appreciate the pepperbox I scored from an antique store at a fantastic price. 36 cal 4 barrel CMC reproduction.2yr ⋅ deargodthespinach ⋅ r/blackpowder
Two iconic guns of the Franco-Prussian war. My M/41 Dreyse and my Mle1866 Chassepot needle guns.2yr ⋅ gustavotherecliner ⋅ r/blackpowder
Any idea on exact model I’ve looked a whole and can’t find an exact match I know this should be uberti but not sure which exact gun it’s a replica of2yr ⋅ penishead694207 ⋅ r/blackpowder
Finally got some real black powder and decided to make some paper cartridges for the 51 navy2yr ⋅ ogcollie ⋅ r/blackpowder
Check out what I found on Facebook Market place (Jeez) Is that a hose clamp?3mo ⋅ ProfessionalSure7647 ⋅ r/blackpowder
Cleaning Jag and Broken Ram Rod Stuck in Rifle Barrel. Any Advice?2mo ⋅ OxtailMars76713 ⋅ r/blackpowder
Custom milled and smithed 1858 Uberti new model with 45 colt conversion cylinder and steel and carbon (case hardened) frame both by Taylor’s and company. Great buy. Worth every penny3mo ⋅ Fast_Hold5211 ⋅ r/blackpowder
Recommendations for Rod to pull out a minie ball of a Remington 1863 Zouave rifle?1yr ⋅ Jackson110 ⋅ r/blackpowder
Score! Found a NIB TC Hawken at a shop today. Traded-in for a Savage Axis...yikes.3yr ⋅ csabathehutt ⋅ r/blackpowder
Anybody recognize these marks? Its on a Miquelet lock pistol that i think is either french or spanish11mo ⋅ jewelgem10 ⋅ r/blackpowder
Looking at getting this firearm, is there any tips, suggestions or opinions on it?1yr ⋅ AgitatedFold4374 ⋅ r/blackpowder
Extremely new to black powder. Couldn't find supplies online anywhere and struck gold at a local store.3yr ⋅ slightlychewybacon ⋅ r/blackpowder
UPDATE: Thank you everyone for your helpful advice on my Traditions Kentucky Rifle project. After ~36 hours of work it’s all finished this morning!3yr ⋅ PCundiff1 ⋅ r/blackpowder
Well I went ahead and Bought it! .72 cal Pedersoli Kodiak Express double rifle4yr ⋅ Coinnut92 ⋅ r/blackpowder
I joined this sub just to post my black powder mystery gun. It’s a .40 smooth bore, I fired it once and it was interesting experience2yr ⋅ SupremeL3aderSnoke ⋅ r/blackpowder
My grandfather has a Thompson Center Hawken 45cal he built many many years ago and dosent remember much about it at this time. I was looking to get it usable for deer hunting this year. I found to me what looks like a minie bullet that measures .453 with a calipers, would that be the right ammo?1yr ⋅ Mountain-General-656 ⋅ r/blackpowder
Found metal detecting in Colonial woods just now. 1/2 diameter. Is it the right size for a musket ball? Can it be dated?3yr ⋅ WaldenFont ⋅ r/blackpowder
My next experiment. .577 RB patched, tied and coated in 50-50 beeswax and lard1yr ⋅ Smilodon_Rex ⋅ r/blackpowder
First black powder revolver Pietta 1851 navy too bad I can’t find any percussion caps3yr ⋅ Slyassassin34 ⋅ r/blackpowder
Spent a little time working up a load. 20gr + Bare .310 ball + no. 10 cap. Works the best so far, still playing with it.3yr ⋅ bfousnought ⋅ r/blackpowder
finally got it out to the range. loved it. nipple blew off at 100 grains. anythoughts2yr ⋅ papamac1111 ⋅ r/blackpowder
Stopping power? Never heard of her. L-R, Hornady Critical Defense 9mm 124gr out of my EDC (for comparison), .69 Caliber Burton Minie 740gr, .58 Caliber Burton Minie 540gr, .54 Caliber Charleston Minie. These are the largest bullets I make.3yr ⋅ Gimcrack_Bunkum ⋅ r/blackpowder
My latest black powder gun. Still a work in progress but she's a 1.75 inch bore medieval style breach loader. The charge is 650 gr of cannon grade powder. A lead ball is 16 oz4yr ⋅ rifleshooter2 ⋅ r/blackpowder
I got my Pietta 1851 navy in! Unfortunately I can’t get the stuff to shoot it yet!4yr ⋅ Juniorslothsix ⋅ r/blackpowder
My black powder revolvers. Just started learning how to reload 45 colt with black powder aswell.3yr ⋅ Nailhead63 ⋅ r/blackpowder
Finally got my 1777 Charleville after an almost 6 month wait! Time to get into the world of black powder.3yr ⋅ A48Racing ⋅ r/blackpowder
Found 4 copper cased Henry branded cartridges at a local gun show for my .41 Vetterli.10mo ⋅ IAMA_Plumber-AMA ⋅ r/blackpowder
So i purchased my first small Cannon and i live in upstate ny. Does any one know where i can buy black powder for it? Also cord/fuse?2yr ⋅ Arkburn ⋅ r/blackpowder
I give up. After three stripped wrenches, 5 days of soaking in liquid wrench, and being impossible to drill, they're still seized. Trash it and buy a new one? Pietta .44 Navy.2yr ⋅ BBQMcDick ⋅ r/blackpowder
Type 3 Williams cleaner bullets greased and ready for cartridges.3yr ⋅ averagefirefighter ⋅ r/blackpowder
First attempt at making .36cal cartridges using natural coffee filter. I cut them tall so I can just roll the ball around on the glue stick then fold the top over them to secure in place. What do you think?3yr ⋅ SomeKyleGuy ⋅ r/blackpowder
Finally got to shot my 1847 44 walker and my friends 1851 griswold(both reproductions)3yr ⋅ Buckskin-Leslie ⋅ r/blackpowder
anybody know a historically accurate sprue removal method? I'd go at it with a file, but that seems like it'd take a while2yr ⋅ Happy_Garand ⋅ r/blackpowder
Can anybody identify this? She found it while cleaning somebody's house and sent a pic to me.1yr ⋅ Bignicholas75 ⋅ r/blackpowder
Recommendation for Black Powder Pistol? Range Toy gift for my brother.1yr ⋅ SquareHoleRoundPlug ⋅ r/blackpowder
Confederate cavalry rig. I carry it often, especially in the woods. New model army(sheriff), extra cylinder, full flap holster. I have a lot of modern guns, but enjoy a cap and ball. Don’t feel under-gunned even slightly.3yr ⋅ bfousnought ⋅ r/blackpowder
Finally acquired one of my dream rifles! Pedersoli 1863 Sharps Sporting model4yr ⋅ TheMecblade ⋅ r/blackpowder
Found some excellent material. Going to try my hand at knapping some gunflints. I’ll post some results3yr ⋅ bfousnought ⋅ r/blackpowder
Would you say this is a good deal? Pietta 1858. Only thing I can find brand new is a Traditions 1858.2yr ⋅ nickxee ⋅ r/blackpowder
Rod and rag stuck in the bore, made a rookie mistake and guessed how many patches to put down it. 3 was too many apparently, and it will not budge. Any ideas on how to get it out?2yr ⋅ CanadianWanderer192 ⋅ r/blackpowder
A pair of brass navies I put together from parts in my parts bin. One has an army frame, but both are 36s. Not bad for spare parts.3yr ⋅ bfousnought ⋅ r/blackpowder
Can I fill the whole cylinder with powder and just enough room for ball and fire it?2yr ⋅ Geobomb1 ⋅ r/blackpowder
My cat placed next to my golf ball cannon. Super hyped to shoot it today.2yr ⋅ Temporary_Ad_4870 ⋅ r/blackpowder
I just created the sub r/Gun_Slinger for the most cowboy art form of all time the revolver spin. Hoping to generate some interest. Sorry if this is not allowed3yr ⋅ Shayde505 ⋅ r/blackpowder
My favourite black powder firearm to date... Pedersoli Sharps Berdan Rifle.4yr ⋅ Evil_Merlin ⋅ r/blackpowder
Posted by Swiss Black Powder on Facebook. Hodgdon is closing a Goex plant.2yr ⋅ Pntbll499 ⋅ r/blackpowder
Not usually one for 44 cal navies, but I saw this one and couldn’t help myself. 10-ring Tomball TX.3yr ⋅ bfousnought ⋅ r/blackpowder
I found a .595 ball while metal detecting. Trying to figure out if it's old or modern. Any insights?2yr ⋅ WaldenFont ⋅ r/blackpowder
When were these types of firearms used, I really want to know where I can find a functional firing version of these muskets, they look really cool.1yr ⋅ kavindagreat ⋅ r/blackpowder
