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Old 03-22-2010, 11:49 AM
Adam Helmer Adam Helmer is offline
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Mr. 16 gauge,

I read an article in "Muzzle Blasts" magazine a while ago on the subject of chain fires in C&B revolvers. The author made a case for the spark coming in by way of the nipples. I dunno. At least the dollop of grease/crisco on top of the seated balls lubes the bore on firing.

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