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March 25, 2010, 09:38 PM
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Join Date: March 25, 2010
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Novice.
I am new to this website, for the reason of recently I inherited a black powder pistol but i dont know anything about guns. I am trying to figure out the caliber and what kind of powder i should get and what type of ammunition i purchase.
The Handgun is italian made and has two distinct markings on the guns chamber the image looks like a medieval shield with what looks to be two swords and the other is a star with PN under the star. I know this is not alot of information but any help will be appreciated. |
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March 25, 2010, 10:29 PM
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You may well receive more answers to your question if you were to post it in the Blackpowder section of the forum: http://thefiringline.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=6
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March 25, 2010, 10:32 PM
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Your wish is my command!
 By the way, the star with the PN underneath it is probably an Italian blackpowder proof mark.
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March 25, 2010, 11:21 PM
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Welcome to the fire enjglobe. Sit a spell and soak up the BP smoke. Both of the symbols are Italian proof marks. Here is a link that will help you identify who made it and when. https://store.bluebookinc.com/Info/P...Proofmarks.pdf You should also read gatofeo's "So you want a cap and ball revolver?" thread at the head of this forum. It's probably the most concise treatise on shooting C&Bs that you will find. Finally, ask any questions you may have. The denizens of this and other Blackpowder forums will be glad to help you out. If you can find a C&B shooter in your local area, follow them around and see what they do.
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March 26, 2010, 04:57 AM
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Enjglobe
Welcome to the group.
Fingers +1
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