Building a blackpowder kit pistol
Updated: December 6th, 2008
Th Box O’ Truth have published a two part article on the building and shooting of a 1970’s blackpowder .45 cal Philadelphia Derringer kit.
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I have one of these, that my Grandpa put together out of a kit in the 1970s. How do you go about cleaning one of these, and what all do you need to be able to fire it off. Also, is there such a thing as "Blanks" for an old-style gun such as this?
I have one of these already built and would like to sell it...I have no idea what to sell it for. Any suggestions.