Lunger Dan

This looks like a lot more fun than 15 seconds in front of a plastic table with 3 foot targets 2 foot away using a glock single action.

I did not bend my opening lever, but did have it completely apart to do the "slicking up"...that punch was a nerve wracking bear the first time for me, a blindfolded monkey with a hammer. The saving grace is that the Baikal is really built like a Russian tank-it will take a pounding , even by a ham fisted hack such as myself, and got easier each time I dismembered the beast.

This thing is too heavy for me and my breathing-its like carrying an extra 30lbs. I believe it is the stockman (cotton lined oilskin) with the optional wool button in liner. Only mark on it is shown in picture near right wrist-got a spot of gun grease the one time I wore it to shoot. The jacket is still very oily from factory...leaves a bit on the hands-like that slight sheen? Its an XL I'd like to have a capote to wear in the cold instead..that would be alot lighter and easier on the emphysema.Figured Id post on the off chance someone wanted a trade.

Thanks guys... Reason: Im an idiot and I am taking apart a brand new 1872 to "antique" it I just did my sherrifs model 1860 open top and like the look and now that new 1872 looks like a plastic toy next to it.

Colt 1871-72 (Uberti) I know how to remove the ejector spring and rod housing from the barrel...but how does one take the rod and spring out of the housing? It seems permanently contained in the housing as compared to a SSA style later model? Thanks in advance for any info-headed to work... Did look on the u tube, etc...but no one showed the disassembly from the housing.

Best wishes for you to have a speedy recovery and the best results.

I carry a pair of sidecutters...If I cant squeeze a cut into it-it aint lead The few that get through float to the top when cleaning and making ingots (gotta pay attention and not just walk away from the pot-that way they dont melt in with the good lead)

Mine came with a 7/8s its the one I use in there now. Mine has been worth every penny of the 60 bucks it cost. Been using it for three years now to load black powder loads. Sure, a mec is nice...so is a Rolls royce, but I dont need one to get to taco bell-a ford marquise does just fine.