NC2815N
01-19-2013, 02:18 PM
Hello!
I have a Dixie Gun Works 1861 Springfield kit that I assembled back in the early 1990's. This particular kit was made in Japan (I believe the kits are made in Italy now) and I am trying to figure out what size Minie Ball to use in it - .570, .575, .580, .585 ? The kit did not come with any sort of manual or instructions and I have only ever fired it with just a charge. If it helps, the serial number is 07XX. I would like to shoot the rifle this spring, but need help in selecting the correct bullet size.
Many thanks in advance!
-John
I have a Dixie Gun Works 1861 Springfield kit that I assembled back in the early 1990's. This particular kit was made in Japan (I believe the kits are made in Italy now) and I am trying to figure out what size Minie Ball to use in it - .570, .575, .580, .585 ? The kit did not come with any sort of manual or instructions and I have only ever fired it with just a charge. If it helps, the serial number is 07XX. I would like to shoot the rifle this spring, but need help in selecting the correct bullet size.
Many thanks in advance!
-John