1851 Confederate Navy Black Powder Pistol
July 25, 2010 by
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Taking apart a 1851 Confederate Navy Black Powder Pistol for cleaning
July 25, 2010 by
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Taking apart a 1851 Confederate Navy Black Powder Pistol for cleaning
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The first time I took mine apart, I noticed that the nipple bore on only one chamber was smaller than all of the rest by maybe 50%. It still looks big enough, but is that normal? I haven’t even fired it yet, but I’m wondering if it could be built up powder from the test shot.
Who are you calling a nipple prick? LOL, I love the terminology of black powder guns. I have an 1860 Army on the way from Dixie Gun Works. Thanks for the excellent demonstration.
i have the same pistol i got mine from cabelas they are awesome for the price you pay very easy to disasemble and clean good vid
Thanks for video! It´s impossible to learn how to remove barrel&cylinder just from original instruction-to-use-booklet.
Sportsmans warehouse in Phoenix Arizona
Tombstone,
Where did you get that nifty brass tool for removing the wedge?
do you have a winchester or a henry? that would make another great vid.
i am having a heck of a time with this wedge done everything and failed only thing i have was mess the brass up and the barrel any hints on how to get it out and how to remove scratches from the brass
Don’t know for sure but I would bet after the wedge is worn a little you should be able to push the wedge out by hand.
Hi, Youve been a great help. I am wondering why the wedge pin sets flush on the right and sticks out so far on the left side of the pistol?
This is a good tip Thank you very much. I had never thought of it.
Thanks Again,
Morg.
Friend:
One alternative to tapping the frame off from the barrel is to cock the hammer enough to spin th ecylinder, then index the cylinder to the safety notch pins between nipples, and simply drop the rammer lever….it will not align into a chamber and will thus gently press off the barrel from the arbor rather than beating on the trigger housing. Try it and tell me how you like it….
Regards,
It will wear down each time you take it apart. If it is that dificult to take apart you can use emery paper or a nail file and remove even amounts from each side until it fits in easier. You are going to get scratches anyway.
Thanks, You were right,it did come out. It was just very tight I do have a few very small scratches now though on and right near the wedge. It was that tight.
Your wedge may have a screw to remove on the wide end. Also the gun if it is new will be harder but it will come out.
I am having a awful time removing the wedge. Any tips?
Any store that sells black powder supplies good luck.
Enjoyed the video on the break down but the nipple prick. Or the tool you use to drive out the wedge. Where can I buy it? And /or if I can’t get one what can I use instead without tearing up the finish.
No you have to buy seprate,
im thinking of getting one very soon do they usually come with a cleaning kit and mallet? plz reply
check out my review on a black powder pistol
After time you will not need the mallet. If you want take an emery board: Thing girls use for nales. and take a little off each side of the wedge and test fit until it pushes in with a little forcr by hand. Just do the sides. Hope that helps. You may still need the mallet for the removal of the barrel until you do it enough for it to wear down.
Morg.
I can’t tell you how grateful I am that you posted this video showing how to take this gun apart. I knew about the pin, I did not know I had to use a mallet on it. I have been going crazy thinking I missed a screw. Please change the title in this video and tags to read “breaking down an 1851″ or “cleaning 1851″. I had to go though a lot of videos until I found yours. Thanks again.
Thanks 1880 Time Traveler. All is well here hope all is well with you.
Morg.
Hey Morg,, thats a perty peice,, U make the breakdown look simple,, i recon the right tools help,,hope all is well,,