I wanted to test the long term reliability of leaving a Black Powder revolver loaded under real world conditions. I have a “emergency supplies” box in my truck with some basic tools and emergency supplies. In this box I also keep a Black Powder revolver with a loaded cylinder, loaded with real BP and capped. I wanted to see how long it can last. Fast forward 6 years..... Revolver is still in car and had no care except an occasional rub down with Balistol. Cylinder was untouched.
Today I finally fired it. And to my pleasant surprise all rounds went off just fine. Loaded it 3 more times with zero malfunctions. It’s a basic blued Pieta 1858 bought from Cabelas.
Given this is Texas and it gets hot and humid this is not a bad story.
Today I finally fired it. And to my pleasant surprise all rounds went off just fine. Loaded it 3 more times with zero malfunctions. It’s a basic blued Pieta 1858 bought from Cabelas.
Given this is Texas and it gets hot and humid this is not a bad story.