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I assume that you are asking about a cap and ball revolver.
It's called chain firing. When one cylinder fires, it sets off one or more other cylinders.
When you load the pistol, use a lubricated pistol wad between the powder and the ball, or cover the ball with grease such as Crisco, or bore butter.
Chain fires can also be caused by loose or poorly fitting caps. Make sure they fit snugly.
If the pistol has chain fired, it's best to have it checked out by a gunsmith for damage before firing it again.
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What is louder 380 pistol or 38 special smith and Wesson?
A revolver is louder than a pistol due to the barrel-cylinder gap that is located between the cylinder face and forcing cone of a revolver.
What may be wrong if one day one cylinder is not firing than the next day it works and another cylinder is not firing?
Normally, I would look first to the fuel metering system for the cause of this problem.
What is the safety in a pistol?
It is a mechanical device that prevents the pistol from firing until it is released. Some pistols have more than 1 safety. They ALL must be released before the gun will fire.
What is the Firing order of a 1971 dodge six?
Which 6 cylinder, there are more than one? The 3.7 Firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4
What is the firing order of a Briggs and Stratton 6 5 CI single cycle engine?
Firing order for a 6.5 CI single cylinder engine is In this order .. Cyl # 1 first .. than Cyl # 1 and than Cyl #1 I will let you guess what comes next .... It only has one cylinder ... thetr is no order for firing ... multi cylinder engines have firing orders ... :) Thanks Dave. This has been puzzling me for years but your explaination makes it all clear.
How is a drum important in an orchestra?
No single instrument in the orchestra is more important than the other. The drum (a member of the percussion family) is used when called out for in the written score. Composers use percussion instruments for various reasons - in the 1812 Overture, they are used to simulate the firing of cannons.
How powerful is a kimber pro carry 45-semiautomatic?
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Does the spark plug wiring supposed to match the firing order on an outboard motor?
If there is more than one cylinder then yes
What is the Origin of hotter than a two dollar pistol?
Even before the high inflation of the 1900's, the only way a pistol could be sold for $2 was if it was stolen. Also, a pistol that only cost $2 would probably be so cheaply made that it would be hot to the touch after firing it a few times.
Is a 357 pistol stronger than a 380 pistol?
Yes
Are all distributor caps marked with firing order?
Unfortunately no, i have found that more times than not your distributor cap will not be marked with the specific firing order of the vehicle, many however do have one visible mark to identify the number one cylinder
Reloading can you use large rifle primers in 44 mag pistol brass?
Rifle primers are usually made of harder metal, and may not fire from the lighter strike of a handgun firing pin. More importantly, the height of a rifle primer is usually greater than a pistol primer- you may end up with a "high" primer that can bind the action, OR cause a premature firing. In general, not a good idea. There has been a primer shortage due to panic buying, but the shelves are getting restocked. You should see pistol primers again pretty soon. you would need the large pistol primers.............
