Olevern
04-03-2011, 04:49 PM
Went to the show in Roulette, Pa. yesterday and picked up two cans of IMR 3031 powder (older metal cans with the metal seals intact) for $12.50 each. Purchased a Winchester 177 cal. break barrel pellet gun for $60.00(no pic as it went home with one of the Austins [12 year olds I mentor, both named Austin])
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/Olevern/DSC_6937cropcopy.jpg
Bought three cans of 250 each .22 cal pellets for total of $10.00
Then, found an old French model 1874 military carbine single shot with a mint bore in 11mmX59 R that intrieged me. I was especially surprised to find the bore like new, given that this was Frances first metallic cartridge military arm and, of course designed for black powder. Obviously either this firearm was used little or well taken care of after firing. a 135 year old piece of history and I bought it for $275.00 (asking price was $350.00 until I pointed out to the owner that it was missing the extractor).
Left inquiries all over the internet looking for an extractor, many of them will have to wait until after the weekend for responses. I am dying to get this old gal up and running, so if anybody out there can help with a resource for the part I would definately appreciate it.
I hope to use black powder for hunting loads and a pinch of Unique for plinking.
Anybody else shooting one of these?
Any idea if firing it without the extractor in place poses any kind of danger?
(I could use a cleaning rod to tap out the empties) If I am unable to purchase an extractor, I will have one made. Already talked to my 'smith and he says he would have to have another example on hand to copy one, but given that I or he can locate one and borrow it, he is confident he can make the required part.
Let's see, now to order the custom dies and a boolit mold.....
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/Olevern/DSC_6965.jpg
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/Olevern/DSC_6953.jpg
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/Olevern/DSC_6970.jpg
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/Olevern/DSC_6937cropcopy.jpg
Bought three cans of 250 each .22 cal pellets for total of $10.00
Then, found an old French model 1874 military carbine single shot with a mint bore in 11mmX59 R that intrieged me. I was especially surprised to find the bore like new, given that this was Frances first metallic cartridge military arm and, of course designed for black powder. Obviously either this firearm was used little or well taken care of after firing. a 135 year old piece of history and I bought it for $275.00 (asking price was $350.00 until I pointed out to the owner that it was missing the extractor).
Left inquiries all over the internet looking for an extractor, many of them will have to wait until after the weekend for responses. I am dying to get this old gal up and running, so if anybody out there can help with a resource for the part I would definately appreciate it.
I hope to use black powder for hunting loads and a pinch of Unique for plinking.
Anybody else shooting one of these?
Any idea if firing it without the extractor in place poses any kind of danger?
(I could use a cleaning rod to tap out the empties) If I am unable to purchase an extractor, I will have one made. Already talked to my 'smith and he says he would have to have another example on hand to copy one, but given that I or he can locate one and borrow it, he is confident he can make the required part.
Let's see, now to order the custom dies and a boolit mold.....
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/Olevern/DSC_6965.jpg
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/Olevern/DSC_6953.jpg
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac56/Olevern/DSC_6970.jpg