Results 1 to 3 of 3

Thread: Trying to make a Pin Fire round

  1. #1
    Paul L is offline
    Team:
    15th Virginia Cavalry
    Member
    8447
    Join Date
    Aug 2004
    Location
    Michigan
    Posts
    136
    Region:
    Northwest Territory - Michigan, Ohio and Indiana

    Trying to make a Pin Fire round

    This might sound crazy, but all this time home has given me the opportunity to putz around with some of the odd-ball items i have in my collection. One of those things is a Pin Fire revolver. Interesting to say the least! Anyway, I took a modern cartridge and cut the primer pocket off so that the base is smooth and fits in the revolver cylinder. I then drilled a hole for the pin, and tested that with a cap. Much to my surprise, it fired on the first attempt! The primer hole is still open when i tested the cap. I figured not much point in doing a lot of work if i couldn't get the cap to fire.

    Now, I would like to test it with a powder charge in the case. At this point, I need to seal up the primer hole to avoid the blow-back and for safety reasons. My question is...what do you folks think is the best was to seal up this primer hole? Someone suggested JB Weld, and another suggested plumbers solder. Before I did anything i thought i would tap the collective wisdom of the membership on what would be the best solution.

    Its crazy, and has been some work. It has also been very interesting trying to solve this problem.

    Any suggestions on how I should seam off the primer hole would be greatly appreciated!

    Thanks!
    Paul
    15th Virginia Cavalry

  2. #2
    Join Date
    May 2004
    Location
    NWT area
    Posts
    937
    Region:
    Northwest Territory - Michigan, Ohio and Indiana

    lots of info

    just google how to make pinfire ammo
    N-SSA Member since 1974

  3. #3
    gmkmd's Avatar
    gmkmd is offline
    Team:
    73rd New York Volunteer Infantry
    Member
    12027
    Join Date
    Aug 2011
    Location
    Bethlehem, PA
    Posts
    330
    Region:
    New England - New York, Connecticut, New Jersey and Massachusetts
    Hi Bruce,
    Here's a link to a video, and a reloading kit for sale.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUYrH0RlcEE

    http://www.hlebooks.com/pinfire/pin00.htm
    Glenn M. Kaye
    73rd New York Volunteer Infantry

Similar Threads

  1. Die to make wingless caps
    By John Bly in forum Wanted/For Sale Items
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 12-05-2017, 10:14 AM
  2. FS: Make your own wingless caps
    By Bruce Cobb 1723V in forum Wanted/For Sale Items
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 09-27-2017, 08:39 AM
  3. Make the Call
    By Eggman in forum Wanted/For Sale Items
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: 10-27-2015, 09:28 PM
  4. Make your own black powder?
    By Maillemaker in forum Small Arms
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 07-07-2015, 06:30 PM
  5. Lube to make a smoker round
    By danajhanson in forum Shooting Techs, Tips, & Tricks
    Replies: 14
    Last Post: 02-27-2011, 08:57 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •