I bought a second hand F. lli Pietta 1851 colt 44 black powder revolver and was wondering if any one knows ?

anyone knows where i can download a manual for that modelI bought a second hand F. lli Pietta 1851 colt 44 black powder revolver and was wondering if any one knows ?
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This gun is like any other Colt or clone. It will most likely interchange parts with a real Colt.





Here are some guidelines


http://www.civilwarguns.com/0111.html


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colt_1851_N鈥?/a>I bought a second hand F. lli Pietta 1851 colt 44 black powder revolver and was wondering if any one knows ?
jmw2787 got your answer





I just wanted to say you can use 451 or 454 balls --- doesn't matter because you're shaving the edge off regardless. The 451 is easier to load because you cut less, but there's nothing wrong with the 454.





Likewise, you need something to prevent chainfires. Using crisco or borebutter over the ball is one option. It is rather messy.


I think think the wonderwads are worth it not to have the aggrevation - especially in the summer when the grease melts.


Don't forget that you may need to pinch the caps in order to keep them on the nipple --- even number 10's. Caps falling from the nipple accounts for the vast magority of the chainfires.
Found a link to a PDF manual on Piettas website. It's not very detailed though.





http://www.pietta.us/products/Muzzleload鈥?/a>
Dont know where the manual is, but when you shoot it make sure of 2 things:





Use ONLY .451 pure lead balls





Cover the top of each loaded chamber with a coating of Thompson Center Bore Butter to prevent chain fire.
Instead of Crisco or Bore Butter (Ive used both) use bacon grease its more authentic plus it will smell great and make you want a BLT asap.