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Post by 14thforsaken on Aug 4, 2011 15:29:53 GMT
I was considering picking up a Le Mat Pistol Replica from Dixie Gun Works and wanted to see if anyone here had any experience with either Le Mat pistols or Dixie Gun Works. Here's a link to their site and the pistol I'm considering: www.dixiegunworks.com/product_in ... ts_id=3497 I've always been fascinated with this gun with the 9 shot revolver and the single shot 20 gauge shotgun. If I could only own two revolvers, it would be this one and a Walch Naval Revolver, the one 12 rounds, 2 hammers and 2 triggers.
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Post by ShooterMike on Aug 8, 2011 16:55:53 GMT
I think Bill Tsafa was looking at one of these. He may have bought it a while back. You might send him a PM to ask about it, as he doesn't peruse this forum much anymore.
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Post by Onimusha on Aug 8, 2011 21:00:08 GMT
I don't have a LeMat, but I have an 1851 Colt Navy Repro in a .44 cal. (I know there were no originals in .44). You have to be careful of chain-firing with any cap-and-ball gun.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2011 21:52:50 GMT
In my experience the other thing to watch out for is riccochets. :shock: For some reason the lower velocity seems to lend to them more even with the lead bullets. Especially with damp powder. No experience with the Lemat, but I owned other cap& ball revolvers in the past. DGW is my favorite site to look at for them. I like (want one sometime) the Howdah pistol(Link)My favorite would be the 1858 Remingtons been wanting to customize one like : THESE . Quick reloads with extra cylinders, and the top strap design is far more sturdy IMO. The .36 caliber had an uncomfortable handle for me though. Haven't noticed any extra cylinders for the Lemat anywhere (?), (they're a must have for me). I am dying to own/ customize their 1873 cap& ball version sometime, even though it got a few bad reviews. Well just my few thoughts is all.
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Post by Onimusha on Aug 9, 2011 2:21:55 GMT
If you use a sufficiently oversized round ball or conical bullet, you shouldn't have the chain firing problem. If it is .44 cal, use a .454-457 diameter ball. When you load, a ring of lead should be shaved off the bullet. I also like to put vegetable fiber lubricated revolver wads under the ball. If you use conicals, this is a must. You should never try to use any sort of jacketed projectile. They were never designed for it. I'll also offer this tip. I like to use hogdon tripple 7 black powder substitute in my cap and ball guns. When you're done smhooting, you just run warm water through the gun until it's clean, but remember, it is a little more powerful than regular black powder. If you're using an open-top revolver, back the load off a few grains from the maximum. If you don't, you might stretch the wedge pin slot, resulting in too much cylinder gap.
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Post by MrAcheson on Aug 9, 2011 13:57:06 GMT
Chain firing can also be initiated at the rear of the cylinders by flame from the percussion cap getting under any other loose caps.The Single Action Shooting Society has minimum velocities for competition for this reason. They shoot mostly on steel and if the bullets are moving too slow they bounce instead of shattering.
BTW Cabelas has a big sale going on, on cap and balls. Pietta Remington New Model Armies for under $200.
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Post by Onimusha on Aug 9, 2011 20:57:57 GMT
Another thing to note is that you need to pinch the caps a little bit. Most cap-and-ball repros are italian.They are made for #10 caps. These are common in europe, but almost impossible to find in america. Go with a #11 and pinch it a little for a snug fit.
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