1867 Navy Rolling Block .50 Pistol Chamber
I have recently acquired an 1867 rolling block pistol. The chamber is actually the full length for the 50-70 case instead of the pistol 50-20 or 50-25. The chamber does not look like it was bored out at a later date but appears as it is original to the gun. The serial number on the barrel and the wood grip is actually #25. I think since it was such an early one, that they may have reused a rifle barrel? The pistol appears to be unmolested with the proper inspector and proof makes and the correct patina and wear. I have shot it using a 300 grain projectile 25g 3f BP and cases shortened to the pistol length. It shoots fairly accurately but it will throw a flyer every 5 or six shots. Would there be any drawback to using the full length 50-70 cases and just seat the projectile deep down in the case against the powder? This would keep the projectile in the case until it engages the rifling.