I picked up a 1858 Remington revolver in a trade recently, I have no idea how to load this thing or even exactly what I need. I know this has been covered before but looking around I find a little info here and there but nothing that covers it all in reference to a specific weapon. all I have is the weapon, I need to know what extra equipment I need to include powder measure, and tools as well as proper BP or pyrodex type, what ball size, primer/cap type. I am not even sure weather or not to load chambers first or seat primers/caps first? I have also heard that caps can go off when seating on the nipple, is this true and how do I avoid it if it is? also I will need to replace the nipples I think as I was told it had been dry fired a bit.
I may have forgot something as I don't really know anything about BP, so feel free to add anything you can.
thanks
Matt
I may have forgot something as I don't really know anything about BP, so feel free to add anything you can.
thanks
Matt