Well, today I won an Internet auction, and became the owner of a Swedish P 1857 percussion cap pistol. I'm planning to try blackpowder shooting, and this is by all reports an affordable weapon which shoots well. In a country with quite a few laws concerning gun ownership, the nice thing is that an antique gun like this doesn't need a permit. I just need to ask the Police for a permit to store gunpowder in my home, which is a breeze. Any other blackpowder shooters here?

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No, not blackpower - but i would love to have one!

It´s true that we have fairly strict gunlaws ower here - i hold on into my licences like my life depended on it. ;)
(Well they are both from pre-time restricted days but anyway..)

I wish you good shooting. :cool:

Yup , nothing like that ... *BOOM* , and smell , of blackpowder !

I've got a flintlock Virginia long rifle, in .50 cal. , by Jack Garner, and an all steel Scottish flintlock pistol in .52 cal., by Dixie Gun !

Blackpowder shooting is a blast , literally *g* Mac

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Interesting stock on that pistol, Björn.

Don't think I've seen one that fills in behind the triggerguard like that on pistols of that period before.

I own a flintlock longrifle similar to Macs, although mine's a cheaper Pedersoli model.

I've also had a lot of experience with cap and ball revolvers.

Blackpowder is a lot of fun. I don't shoot mine much. Every once in awhile I get the itch though :D

Another Swedish redneck is born...

Are you going to try and win a banjo on ebay too? ;)

I own two muzzle loaders as well, but for me it was more of a "get two more weeks of the best part of the hunting season" than anyting else. I'm impressed with what a heavy .45 cal saboted slug in a .50 cal rifle moving at 1400+ fps will do. Darn near split a small tree in half when I cleared my gun after a day in the field. Even using black powder substitutes like Pyrodex, cleaning them is a lot different than centerfire arms. I'm partial to dish soap and scalding hot water for black powder, vs. petrolium based cleaners for modern arms.

Mike

I been shooting matchlocks for several years now, but just finally got around to buying one a few months ago. Mostly I shoot in English Civil War reenactment, with no ball, but shooting lead from blackpowder is ALOT of fun! Welcome to the crowd, Björn!

Well, the gun turned out to be in rather poor condition. The seller has agreed to take it back and return my money. Bummer (the gun, not the closure). But I will get a gun, even if they have to put one in my dead, cold, hand... ;)

Aww bummer Bjorn :\

Black powder is a blast!

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Ohh sweet! I need a mop, much drool!

I've been shooting black-powder firearms for just over a decade now.

I hope you love it as much as I do Bjorn!

Pity about the gun. It looks gorgeous.