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cap and ball

The caplock mechanism, percussion lock, or cap and ball was the successor of the flintlock mechanism in firearm technology, and used a percussion cap struck by the hammer to set off the main charge, rather than using a piece of flint to strike a steel frizzen. The caplock mechanism consists of a hammer, similar to the cock used in a flintlock, and a nipple (sometimes referred to as a "cone"), which holds a small percussion cap. The nipple contains a tube which goes into the barrel. The percussion cap contains a chemical compound called mercuric fulminate or fulminate of mercury, whose chemical formula is Hg(ONC)2. It is made from mercury, nitric acid and alcohol. When the trigger releases the hammer, it strikes the cap, causing the mercuric fulminate to explode. The flames from this explosion travel down the tube in the nipple and enter the barrel, where they ignite the main powder charge.

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  1. medicmike63

    Pietta 1860 Army Replica in .44 Reduced! SOLD!

      1. For Sale
    • $275
    • Vancouver
    • Washington
    Unfired, new in box. Pietta .44 Colt Army replica, with box. Pickup in Vancouver. Black powder, cap and ball firearm, no FFL required. $300.00 $275.00 OBO Sold
  2. MacReady

    Original Colt 1860 Army .44 revolver, Civil War era survivor

      1. For Sale
    • $1300
    • Bothell
    • Washington
    Calling the collectors in for this one... I am selling my original Colt 1860 Army model .44 cap&ball revolver. Real Civil War gun, not a reproduction! Serial number of 133,333 puts it in 1863 for date of production and from my research most likely issued to an Army regiment out of New York...
  3. SuperBreed

    CVA Vest Pocket Cap and Ball Derringer

      1. For Trade
    • Vamcouver
    • Washington
    Have a 31 caliber cap and ball vest pocket derringer that I’m looking to trade for a 22 pistol or rifle. Will include around 50 balls, 100 caps, and half a lbs of black powder to get you started. Pistol has been fired very little. Range is card table distances. See pictures for condition. Cool...
  4. Red Schwinn

    TC Hawken 50 caliber (sold)

      1. For Sale
    • $250
    • Seattle
    • Washington
    Muzzle loader does not require FFL. Rifle is in very good to excellent condition. Wood is free of dents/scratches. Almost no handling marks. Barrel bluing shows one small nick. Case hardened metal is near new. Brass shows some oxidation. Pickup in Ballard
  5. S

    3- Black Powder Revolvers (.44cal & .31cal)

      1. For Sale
      2. For Trade
    • $300
    • Vancouver
    • Washington
    Cash prices listed... could be interested in trading, but really wanting cash. Shipping is $15 within PNW - Meet ftf in Vancouver/Portland area $250 - new in box Traditions - Pietta Colt 1860 .44cal blued w/case frame $240 - Used (because of age, appears unfired but has some finish wear) ASM...
  6. SuperBreed

    Vest Pocket Derringer 31 caliber Cap and Ball

      1. For Sale
    • $125
    • Vancouver
    • Washington
    Have a cool little vest pocket derringer for sale. It is a 31 caliber. Fires and functions as it should. Hasn’t been shot much. Breaks open to the side to load the cap. Looking for $125. No dealer needed for black powder arms.
  7. matts

    Brass/nickel 1858 44 cap and ball revolver by Armisport

      1. For Sale
    • $190
    • Ridgefield, brush prairie
    • Washington
    See pics, hang it on the wall, set it on your end table or go shoot it, looks to be very little used. tight lockup, i have never fired it. Some light rust in bore, but should clean up with use or more cleaning. Thanks for looking, Matt
  8. SuperBreed

    Set of 1851 44 caliber cap and ball revolvers/ with supplies

      1. For Sale
    • $400
    • Vancouver
    • Washington
    I have a set of 1851 confederate navy’s for sale. One is the 4 3/4 inch sheriffs model, the other is standard 7 inch barrel. Both are in good shape, and function as they should. Bores on both are great with no rust or pitting. See list for everything included in sale. Asking $500 OBO for...
  9. djblingbling1

    "Man With No Name" Pietta 1851 Navy

      1. For Sale
      2. For Trade
    • $300
    • Keizer
    • Oregon
    Brand new as far as never been fired or loaded. Bought it to add the inlays to the grips, with plans to convert to a .38 as was the pistol in "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly" Dont think ill ever get around to it, so letting it go. Belt is a fairly faithful replica of the on screen used belt...
  10. beaconrocker

    1858 new army Pietta replica

      1. For Sale
    • $250
    • Beaverton
    • Oregon
    Selling another used 1858 new army replica made by Pietta. Single action cap and ball revolver in .44 caliber. Steel frame with an 8” barrel. Since it’s black powder there is no FFL needed and I am willing to meet up at buyers location of choice from Beaverton to Battle Ground.
  11. beaconrocker

    Pietta 1858 new army replica

      1. For Sale
    • $250
    • Beaverton
    • Oregon
    Selling a used Pietta 1858 new army replica. 8” barrel, .44 caliber cap and ball revolver. Not legally a firearm so no need for an FFL. Have an extra cylinder to go along with this one for $20 extra. FTF at buyers location of choice somewhere from Beaverton to Battleground.
  12. MilsurpMonkey

    Uberti Colt 1st model Dragoon

      1. For Sale
    • $425
    • Rochester
    • Washington
    Up for sale is an unfired uberti Colt 1st model dragoon. Cool pistols, brass has a little patina from storage, easily cleaned if you don’t like the look, steel is all like new. $425 at Grand Mound exit 88 from I5. ETA- .44 caliber black powder Shipping possible, I think it should fit fine in a...
  13. D

    Cap and ball revolver

      1. Want to Trade For
    • Dallas
    • Oregon
    Looking for a cap and ball blackpowder revolver, Mostly interested in steel frames but I would definitely consider brass. Have a 1941 izzy Mosin Nagant refurbed in Hungary for trade.
  14. CountryGent

    "Would it be beneficial for modern shooters to learn how to shoot a flintlock, matchlock, cap and ball, etc. type rifle?"

    On the latest In Range TV Q&A session, Karl was asked "Would it be beneficial for modern shooters to learn how to shoot a flintlock, matchlock, cap and ball, etc. type rifle?" His answer is: For the front-stuffing aficionados, how would you answer the inquiry?
  15. N

    WTB : Parker Hale England 1853 Enfield 3 band musket or Whitworth

      1. Want to Buy
    • Port Townsend
    • Washington
    Would like to find a decent used or like new Parker Hale England 1853 Enfield 3 band musket or Whitworth rifle These were made in the 1970's in England Have cash ready to go for the right gun(s) If you have one that you no longer use or want , let me know My email is N870(at)Hotmail(dot)com I...
  16. dietrich

    Remington New Model Army 1858 .44cal Revolver Uberti

      1. For Sale
    • $400
    • Portland
    • Oregon
    Unfired blackpowder cap and ball revolver made by uberti. comes with leather holster. I have powder, caps, and balls to sell with it if the buyer would like to add them at a discount.
  17. Kyrsen

    .44 Cap and Ball Black Powder starter kit

      1. For Sale
      2. For Trade
    • $300
    • Corvallis
    • Oregon
    Everything you need to get shooting cap and ball. One pistol, two cylinders test fired and cleaned. Nearly full pound of pyrodex. Nearly 200 caps. 90-100 .454 cal balls. Powder flask and measure. Capping tool. Cleaning kit. Nipple wrench... Everything to get you started. Great...
  18. maddog30

    Pietta 1860 army .44 cal cylinder

      1. For Sale
    • $40
    • Milwaukie
    • Oregon
    In great shape, asking $50
  19. D

    Cap and Ball revolvers ... out of stock?

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  20. S

    Cap and ball rebore

    I was talking to my father today and he was asking if I knew armorers or gunsmiths in WA who rebore ball and cap guns. He said he called Redmans Rifling and Reboring in Omak and the guy was a jerk. Told my father he doesn’t waste his time and hung up. So, I told I’m I’d ask around and...
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