shoebox1.1
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1851 navy pistol.. what should the headspacing or cylinder to barrel clearance be at rest (hammer down) and cocked ready to fire (hammer back)? if i play with the center shaft that the cyl rides on it changes the tightness or looseness of the main gun parts. i think i have it correct... you have to tap or push VERY firm to get the wedge in and when you do this you can just barely see light between the cyl and barrel. if i make this clearance loose you can slide the cyl .050-.080 front to back and there is a small gap at the lower locating pins. also when i have it what looks correct the wedge goes in and hangs out more to the left side that the right. it is in far enough to the right that the release pin in the wedge locks onto the barrel. i assume this is correct. just want to make sure before i shoot.