I was shopping for a kit when I mentioned it to my friend and he volunteered this one, said he didn't know the first thing about shooting it. I had built a pistol kit 50 years ago, and also bought a New Navy 36 cal. which I gave to my son. But this rifle looks like a serious well-built piece...
The pyrodex isn't the same stuff that I've had several warnings about not to use is it? I wouldn't want vital parts disappearing along with my barrel.
The last owner of the gun said he had it on his wall and didn't recall where he said he got it from. It's 49" tall. The ramrod has a brass cap...
I tried this a few times, the stores either aren't organized well enough to find stuff and they also charge extra to mail powder. I'm just going to drive there! Besides, I might learn something by browsing around. Got family I haven't seen in awhile anyway, good excuse.
The closest place I know of for supplies is 140 miles away in Eugene, OR. Is there a size spec for the percussion cap? The nipple diameter on mine is: 0.162".
Hey, I got this Bob Tingle beauty made in Shelbyville, IN, it has #552 stamped on it.
It appears to be a .45 cal with a 32" octagon barrel and looks to be in real beautiful condition. I want to take it out and shoot it. I can't find any info on what type of powder and how much to put in it...