There is at least one court decision which holds that a black powder gun, in this case a replica of a Remington cap and ball revolver, is a "firearm." In U.S.
v. Green, 515 F.Supp. 517 (D.Md. 1981) the court refused to grant the
defendant's motion to dismiss an indictment for being a felon in
possession of a firearm, based on its interpretation that the replica is
indeed a "firearm" and a "handgun" that he was prohibited from
possessing. This was in spite of the BATF's opinion that the replica
wasn't a "firearm" that the defandant would be prohibited from possessing.
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Do a search on the "Ruger Old Army User Manual". It is a free download and will answer all your questions.
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John Wilkes Booth was killed by Sgt "Boston" Corbett of the US Army with a Colt .44 cap and ball revolver.
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.454 works
not sure if you are referring to an original 44 cal. Cap&Ball model 1860 revolver by colt ?? If original, made about 1864
Yes
.454 works
You can download the manual for the Old Army cap & ball revolver that has loading and cleaning instructions from the Ruger website (see related links) under the customer service heading.
No, you cannot use a .45 ball in a .44 black powder revolver. The .44 revolver is designed for .44-caliber projectiles, and using a larger .45 ball could lead to improper fit, potentially causing dangerous pressure buildup or misfires. Always use the correct caliber ammunition specified for the firearm to ensure safety and proper functioning.