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Can a black powder replica be modified to shoot regular cartridges?
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∙ 14y ago
Possibly. There were several conversions for the original "ball & cap" revolvers, that changed them from "ball and cap" to metallic cartridge revolvers. HOWEVER- even when changed to fire a metallic cartridge, many are still a BLACK POWDER firearm- and will not safely fire modern high pressure SMOKELESS powder cartridges. I might find a conversion cylinder for a Colt Navy .36 caliber revolver, but the brass frame is just not going to be up to firing .357 magnum ammo.
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Can a modern bullet be modified to be shot in a black powder replica pistol?
That depends on what you are refering to, several companies make a "cylinder conversion" for several STEEL framed percussion revolvers. These conversions are "use at your own risk".
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Are laser ink cartridges any different than toner cartridges?
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The Critter Bath Powder was created where?
China (modified in Illinois USA)
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It's a replica. More replica black powder guns are made in Italy than anywhere else. I am not aware of any guns marked 'Made in Italy' being used in the Civil War.
What year did Colt transition from black powder cartridges to smokeless powder in the 32-20 Colt Single action army Bisley?
In the year 1898 or 1892.
The difference between 44 special and 44 black powder bullets?
The .44 S&W Special is a cartridge currently loaded with smokeless powder, as opposed to earlier cartridges such as the .44 Colt or .44 Russian. Those cartridges, generally considered obsolete, were loaded with black powder. Smokeless powder should not be used in firearms built for black powder- the pressures are too high to do so safely. You may also find .44 caliber BULLETS (not cartridges) intended for use in a black powder revolver. These are typically made of a very soft type of lead, different from the harder lead alloys (lead-tin-antimony) used in modern firearms.
What are The basic components of cartridges and shotshells?
Centerfire pistol and rifle ammunition consists of a case, primer, powder and bullet. Shotgun shells consist of hull, primer, powder, wad and shot.
