Hello all,
I bought a Traditions Remington Model 1858 New Army .44,,and have prowled around these forums reading and learning. Wish I would have done that before I bought this pistol (Brass Frame) but I didn't. I have learned quite a bit in reading the posts around here and reading Gatfeo's detailed description "So you want to Shoot Black Powder" so Thank you all for the information.
I have handled and fired many reguler guns and I have collected and not fired many real antique guns My questions are ...
Why is there so much talk of Lard,Crisco and unusual cleaning methods ?
Are reguler cleaning methods with products like Remmington Gun cleaning solvents and Gun Oils unsafe to use or is it more of a purist thing ?
What did the folks back in the 1800's use to clean and lubricate the firearms ?
I have always stayed away from water on my firearms and it seems it is counter intuitive.
Also,,The powder pellets,, They seem like a good idea,,What say you guys ?
I am new to Black powder and do not want to do it wrong and apologize if my questions seem lame. I am trying to learn and again,, Thank all of you for the wealth of information around here. Like I said I wish I would've come here first as I would bought the all steel framed one.
Thanks Again
I bought a Traditions Remington Model 1858 New Army .44,,and have prowled around these forums reading and learning. Wish I would have done that before I bought this pistol (Brass Frame) but I didn't. I have learned quite a bit in reading the posts around here and reading Gatfeo's detailed description "So you want to Shoot Black Powder" so Thank you all for the information.
I have handled and fired many reguler guns and I have collected and not fired many real antique guns My questions are ...
Why is there so much talk of Lard,Crisco and unusual cleaning methods ?
Are reguler cleaning methods with products like Remmington Gun cleaning solvents and Gun Oils unsafe to use or is it more of a purist thing ?
What did the folks back in the 1800's use to clean and lubricate the firearms ?
I have always stayed away from water on my firearms and it seems it is counter intuitive.
Also,,The powder pellets,, They seem like a good idea,,What say you guys ?
I am new to Black powder and do not want to do it wrong and apologize if my questions seem lame. I am trying to learn and again,, Thank all of you for the wealth of information around here. Like I said I wish I would've come here first as I would bought the all steel framed one.
Thanks Again