horst Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 Went to an auction today and bought kind of a neat little flintlock pistol.Its a Pedersoli, Harpers Ferry 1807 in .58 caliber.Im not real familiar with flintlocks and had a question.If Im shooting 777 powder do i have to buy regular black powder for the flashpan on it?Also anyone know where i can find some info on loads for a 58 cal. pistol?Im not sure exactly how much powder to use, one websight said 50 grains for that pistol but I wanted to double check if possible.I only gave 50$ for the gun, looked em up when i got home and they sell for around $360 new, couldnt pass it up for that price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 Re: Flintlock question. You need to use 4F black powder in the pan. Be prepared for hang fires. I tried Pyrodex in my flint and it is interesting. Black powder is best. I would not recommend 777 in a flint gun. As to what loads, I have no idea. The 50 gr charge sounds mild. I would start with that and work up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_218 Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 Re: Flintlock question. I agree with AJ 110% that you should stick with Black Powder as fuel for your Flintlock. Besure to fully clean the barrel and action after shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horst Posted May 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 Re: Flintlock question. Thanks guys, Ill pick up some blackpowder for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 Re: Flintlock question. Nice purchase!! Let us know how you make out!! Ranger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnatecsteve Posted May 27, 2005 Report Share Posted May 27, 2005 Re: Flintlock question. Yeah DEFINATELY naad black powder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horst Posted May 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2005 Re: Flintlock question. Ive run into a small problem, I cant find any regular blackpowder.Everyones carrying Pyrodex,777, and something called American pioneer, but no blackpowder.I even drove all the way up to Cabelas only to be told that due to government restrictions they dont have any and cant get any in for 3 weeks because they need to be inspected first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted May 27, 2005 Report Share Posted May 27, 2005 Re: Flintlock question. Here's the only thing I can come up with, http://www.dixiegunworks.com/ Hope it helps Ranger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horst Posted May 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2005 Re: Flintlock question. I found some online but you gotta order it 5 lbs at a time and its gonna cost me over 80$ Think Ill keep looking here for now, Im not sure what Id do with that much powder and hate to start off spending more on powder than I did the gun LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnatecsteve Posted May 28, 2005 Report Share Posted May 28, 2005 Re: Flintlock question. Yeah, regular black powder is getting REALLY hard to find at local sporting good stores. I can still buy some at a store about an hour drive from my house, that's the closest one around for me. I stocked up a while back, still have 7 pounds left, need to buy even more. It seems with all of the modern propellants, many sporting goods stores have come to think of it as being obsolete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLBUX Posted June 4, 2005 Report Share Posted June 4, 2005 Re: Flintlock question. Had a .45 Flinter rifle a few years ago. I used FFF for the load and FFFF for the pan. A pistol should be easier to use than is the rifle. Something about that spark and flame up near your eyes. You may want to start with 40 grains of FFF. It is not a practical weapon, you just as well be safe. I shot a BP revolver one time. That was a trip. Those things like to jump across the cylinders and fire at once. Thankfully I had no trouble. Good luck Horst! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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