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  1. 04-09-2017, 06:44 PM #1
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    I'm trying to get my 12.7x44r to fire, takes a second cock of the hammer to ingnite the primer, large rifle, the firing pin is off centre, so tonight is going to be large pistol primers!!Ahh old firearms are an ass at times!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Maca49 View Post
    I'm trying to get my 12.7x44r to fire, takes a second cock of the hammer to ingnite the primer, large rifle, the firing pin is off centre, so tonight is going to be large pistol primers!!Ahh old firearms are an ass at times!!
    lol I've still got the 1848 Lovels Patern Carbine (NZ marked) to get up and running!!!!!!

    Im going to get a hold of jeff later and suggest one other idea before we take barrel off and have a good look, Rod Woods i wish you were still here in chch!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Maca49 View Post
    I'm trying to get my 12.7x44r to fire, takes a second cock of the hammer to ingnite the primer, large rifle, the firing pin is off centre, so tonight is going to be large pistol primers!!Ahh old firearms are an ass at times!!
    Didn't work, bugger me, takes second cocking to fire, wall hanger or trademe I think!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Maca49 View Post
    Didn't work, bugger me, takes second cocking to fire, wall hanger or trademe I think!
    Is it BP only rifle @Maca49?
    Nothing is tough about having a 70 lb bow and looking like an uncoordinated praying mantis while trying to draw it back.
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