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    FS - Revolver Cylinder Loading Press


    Cap and Ball Revolver loading press for modern shooting of Civil War revolvers.

    For those who are seeking a way around using the often frail loading levers built into CW revolvers. This press allows the revolver cylinder to be loaded after being removed from the revolver. The brass portion that seats the ball is recessed so that the ball is seated at the same depth in the chamber for each round ensuring consistent pressure in every shot. The ball also is always seated below the chamber mouth preventing the cylinder from getting jammed from a ball that is not all the way in while shooting.

    The frame is structural aluminum angle, and the handle/lever is cold rolled steel.

    The pin for the cylinder is steel also, and is 7mm in size, which fits more Italian reproduction 1858 Remingtons but may also work for Rodgers and Spencer and other types. I adapted one to work with both a Remington and my Lemat with a little additional work.

    I got interested all of a sudden in shooting CW revolvers and wanted a press to load with, so I learned how to use the machines in the process, and we ended up making 10 of these.

    I have four still available for sale at $55.00 shipping included.
    Paypal preferred, but check or cash also accepted. Contact me at minieball577@yahoo.com
    Chris Hubbard
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    Re: FS - Revolver Cylinder Loading Press

    Chris,

    I will take one, please! Is it for .36 or .44?

    Ron

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    Re: FS - Revolver Cylinder Loading Press

    Ron, I forgot to mention, these are set up for .44
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    Re: FS - Revolver Cylinder Loading Press

    Chris, What stops you from pushing the ball in too far? Is there a shoulder on the brass pusher?
    14th Miss Inf Rgt, CSA/N-SSA, NRA Life Mbr, no longer shooting

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    Re: FS - Revolver Cylinder Loading Press

    Yes, the plunger has a shoulder on it, which is why the ball gets seated to the same depth each time. There is no way to go too far.
    Chris Hubbard
    146th New York Volunteer Infantry (ACWSA)

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    Re: FS - Revolver Cylinder Loading Press

    I'm interested in one as well.
    Jon
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    Re: FS - Revolver Cylinder Loading Press

    Two down, two to go. Send me an e-mail at minieball577@yahoo.com if interested!
    Chris Hubbard
    146th New York Volunteer Infantry (ACWSA)

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    Re: FS - Revolver Cylinder Loading Press

    OK, Chris, I can't stand it. They're just too cool! Will you be at Ft Shenandoah any time soon? I'm sending an e-mail as well... look for one from gfrog53 on yahoo.

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    Re: FS - Revolver Cylinder Loading Press

    Hello Chris, PM sent.

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    Re: FS - Revolver Cylinder Loading Press

    All four sold pending funds.
    Ron, Jon, Ken, and Kevin, I have your presses ready to ship upon receiving payment. I sent a response to the others who inquired to gauge interest in doing a few more of these.

    Thanks for your interest.
    Chris Hubbard
    146th New York Volunteer Infantry (ACWSA)

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