Black Powder Revolver

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I recently came into possession of a Pietta 1858 Remington Black Powder Revolver. I don't know a whole lot about them and was wondering what accessories that are needed for them? Obviously I know I need powder and shot, but I've seen some starter kits online and was wondering if they were worth while or should I buy everything separately? The more information you have the better. Thanks in advance.
 
MacEntyre said:
Use a Capper!

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Not this one though...

"Works on most revolvers except some Remingtons ( one that it doesn't work on is the 1858 Remington)."
 
Would something like this work well?

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Ox-Yoke Originals Revolver Starter Kit – RMC Ox-Yoke Muzzleloader Supplies

All you need is black powder or a black powder substitute. (NOTE: The picture shows a double end wrench. The wrench supplied is a one end universal wrench that fits all revolver nipples.) This is the same kit that Cabella's sold for years before they went overseas to get the ones they now...
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Powder, balls, and caps are the basics.

Real black powder has gotten hard to find locally. I use pyrodex rs. There are other bp substitutes that work also. The powder us loaded by volume, NOT WIEGHT! So you will need a BP powder measure. This measure will work for the substitutes too.

Caps, most pistols come with #10 nipples and will use size #10 caps. Most rifles that use caps that are #11. So there are two sizes of caps out there. #11is the larger of the two, if you pick up #11s and they seem too big, give them a little squeeze and they will tighten up on the nipple and won't fall off as easy.

Balls, get the correct size.

Lube! Lots of different opinions on which lube is the best. The main thing is that you have some and after you load the cylinder with powder and ball, you cover each chamber mount with lube. This seals the chambers to prevent chain fires and provides the lube in the barrel to keep the residue soft.
 
t-boss1776 said:
Would something like this work well?

rmcoxyoke.com

Ox-Yoke Originals Revolver Starter Kit – RMC Ox-Yoke Muzzleloader Supplies

All you need is black powder or a black powder substitute. (NOTE: The picture shows a double end wrench. The wrench supplied is a one end universal wrench that fits all revolver nipples.) This is the same kit that Cabella's sold for years before they went overseas to get the ones they now...
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Yes. It the wadding is used in place of the lube.
 
rdinatal said:
Not this one though...

"Works on most revolvers except some Remingtons ( one that it doesn't work on is the 1858 Remington)."
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Oops... sorry! There are others.

Another thing that I like a lot: Percussion Cap Keepers

...prevents your busted cap from falling into the action and making a jam.
 
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cold1 said:
Lube! Lots of different opinions on which lube is the best. The main thing is that you have some and after you load the cylinder with powder and ball, you cover each chamber mount with lube. This seals the chambers to prevent chain fires and provides the lube in the barrel to keep the residue soft.
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Uhmm, no. LLube on the front of the cylinder is to keep the fouling soft for subsequent shots NOT to prevent chain fire. Chain fire is a direct result of poorly fitting caps on the nipples.

If at all possible AVOID Pyrodex. It's fouling is far harder than black and abrasive as well. The byproducts from Pyrodex are also far more corrosive meaning clean, then clean and clean once again. The black powder guns that I've seen with the most corrosion and rust were almost always ones shot with Pyrodex.
 
Appreciate everyone's feedback. Ended up getting a starter kit with most of the items mentioned and was fortunate enough to find some #10 caps.
 
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