The recommended amount of black powder for a 1858 Pietta revolver typically ranges from 20 to 30 grains, depending on the caliber and specific load you are using. It's essential to consult the manufacturer's guidelines or a reliable reloading manual for precise measurements and safety recommendations. Always ensure to use the appropriate type of black powder and follow safe loading practices.
20-300 usd
not likely anyone keeps data on re-pro black powder pistols................
Nope. Frame not designed for that energy.
depending on condition $150 - $250
I think what you are seeing is in actuality PN which is a proof mark and stands for polvo negro or black powder. It is most likely a pietta or san Marco made gun.
The maker of black powder pistols featuring a diamond with "SKA" is likely the Italian firearms manufacturer "Pietta." They are known for producing a range of black powder firearms, including revolvers and pistols. The "SKA" mark may refer to a specific model or series within their product line.
A #10 cap is what is recommended, I have used #11 caps with no problems target shooting. They do tend to be a bit loose and you have to watch that they do not pop of and jam the hammer or cylinder. But for hunting or competition I would stick with 10's
Only for guns manufactured by Colt, Remington, Pietta and some D Pedersoli. Otherwise there are very few published date codes.
Stainless steel, brand new retails for about $400
To find the age of Pietta guns you would need to know the model and serial number, The blue book of modern black powder values has a section in the back listing manufacture dates based on this. Or let me know the info and I can give you the year made.
dr eq = drams equivalent. Black powder used to be measured in drams, which was a measure of the volume of black powder used in a load (basically the amount used). When smokeless powder came along later, both smokeless powder and black powder existed at the same time for a while. A smaller amount of smokeless powder was equal in power to a larger amount of black powder. To keep things simple shells using smokeless powder were referenced to how many drams of black powder would be needed to produce similar results. This continued into modern times. A shell marked 3 1/4 dr eq is roughly equal to a black powder load of 3 1/4 drams. This allows an idea of how much power a shell has regardless of the actual amount of powder that is inside the shell.
Richland Arms imported BP guns back in the 70's and 80's mostly Italian and Spanish made guns. Pietta and Armi San Marco were the most popular makers imported. They were located in Blissfield MI. As for value, compare to F Lilli Pietta.