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buckstix
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Re: 1836 Needle Gun - Dreyse Faucet Breech Rifle - Info WTD
13/12/15 10:31 AM

Hello lancaster,

Thank you for the reply.

Yes, the serial number is 3400, and I would be interested to know when it was made.

I have totally dissassembled the rifle and cleaned it. It is in very good condition with a bright bore and no pitting.

I have started shooting the rifle with 9mm pistol bullets weighing 100 grains and measuring .355 in diameter.

The actual bore of the rifle measures approx .345 inches and the groove .365 inches. I have not slugged the bore, but I will do so and obtain an exact measurement the next time I remove the rotating chamber.

I load in the following manner:

I rotate the chamber open and place a small .25" diameter piece of tissue paper over the needle hole.

I then use a fired 22 long rifle case as a powder measure. I fill it full of 4Fg black powder (5 grains) and pour it into the chamber.

Next I place an ordinary "paper cap" over the powder. The paper cap is the kind that came on a roll to be used with toy cap guns.

Then I place the 9mm bullet on top of the cap.

Finally I fill the area around the nose of the bullet with grease, much like you would do when shooting a cap & ball revolver.

I then close the rotating chamber, and shoot the rifle. It is a rather mild load and I intend to chronograph the velocity, and increase the powder as the chamber space allows.

So far its a lot of fun.

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1836 Needle Gun - Dreyse Faucet Breech Rifle - Info WTD	buckstix	13/12/15 04:14 AM
Re: 1836 Needle Gun - Dreyse Faucet Breech Rifle - Info WTD	lancaster	13/12/15 08:54 AM
Re: 1836 Needle Gun - Dreyse Faucet Breech Rifle - Info WTD	buckstix	13/12/15 10:31 AM
Re: 1836 Needle Gun - Dreyse Faucet Breech Rifle - Info WTD	lancaster	13/12/15 10:10 PM
Re: 1836 Needle Gun - Dreyse Faucet Breech Rifle - Info WTD	buckstix	14/12/15 12:03 AM
Re: 1836 Needle Gun - Dreyse Faucet Breech Rifle - Info WTD	lancaster	14/12/15 12:31 AM
Re: 1836 Needle Gun - Dreyse Faucet Breech Rifle - Info WTD	buckstix	14/12/15 01:19 PM
Re: 1836 Needle Gun - Dreyse Faucet Breech Rifle - Info WTD	buckstix	17/12/15 03:29 PM
Re: 1836 Needle Gun - Dreyse Faucet Breech Rifle - Info WTD	DarylS	17/12/15 05:28 PM
Re: 1836 Needle Gun - Dreyse Faucet Breech Rifle - Info WTD	buckstix	17/12/15 09:17 PM
Re: 1836 Needle Gun - Dreyse Faucet Breech Rifle - Info WTD	DarylS	18/12/15 03:29 AM
Re: 1836 Needle Gun - Dreyse Faucet Breech Rifle - Info WTD	buckstix	18/12/15 05:11 AM
Re: 1836 Needle Gun - Dreyse Faucet Breech Rifle - Info WTD	lancaster	17/12/15 07:43 PM

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