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pohill · December 5, 2008, 07:42 AM

I think the biggest danger of patching revolver balls (and you mentioned it) is the proximity of the other loaded chambers, and the chance of a chainfire. I think Colt mentioned it in one of his early patents, but I can't remember which one. A few more cups of coffee might shake my memory a little (or explode my ticker).

December 5, 2008, 07:42 AM	#3
pohill Senior Member Join Date: December 27, 2005 Location: northeast Posts: 521	I think the biggest danger of patching revolver balls (and you mentioned it) is the proximity of the other loaded chambers, and the chance of a chainfire. I think Colt mentioned it in one of his early patents, but I can't remember which one. A few more cups of coffee might shake my memory a little (or explode my ticker).