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by daved63
Fri Feb 26, 2021 6:29 am
Forum: RP / Pre - 1899
Topic: Help with Rolling Block Pistol
Replies: 5
Views: 3745

Re: Help with Rolling Block Pistol

Daniel, Thank you for the information. It is a 50 Army (50-25) caliber like the 1871 pistol. That's the main reason I'm going to get it firing, because I've never shot one. I have not been able to find the rotary extractor but the 50 Army is the easiest caliber to make one for because it is basicall...
by daved63
Thu Feb 25, 2021 3:22 pm
Forum: RP / Pre - 1899
Topic: Help with Rolling Block Pistol
Replies: 5
Views: 3745

Re: Help with Rolling Block Pistol

Hi Daniel, Thank you for taking the time to respond to my post. Here are the answers to your questions. The barrel length is 8 inches. There are no markings on the barrel that I can see. It appears that it has been refinished at some point before I came into possession of it. The only other marking ...
by daved63
Mon Feb 15, 2021 12:57 pm
Forum: RP / Pre - 1899
Topic: Help with Rolling Block Pistol
Replies: 5
Views: 3745

Help with Rolling Block Pistol

I bought an estate several years ago that had hundreds of gun parts and pieces. I have been able to identify most of it and have even built some shooters out of the bunch. I set aside the things that I was not sure about and I am now revisiting them in hopes of figuring out exactly what they are. Th...