Under Hammer Pistols and Rifle

[Les Miller]

Just got a couple of new to me pistols. Since they are not inline and are traditional, if not side locks, I think this is the place to share them. The first is an older Numrich Hopkins and Allen under hammer 36 cal pistol and the second is a P. Bondini 45 cal under hammer pistol. The Numrich is a bit rough but decent bore and shootable. The Bondini is in better shape. I had a hard time finding pyrodex P and tripple 7 fffg but was able to. When the weather warms up I will work up some loads. Any suggestions? I also have a Numrich under hammer 36 cal rifle I haven't shoot in decades.

 

[earlwb]

They are great guns. Very accurate too. I have a target version in .45 cal. I love to shoot it.

 

[snapbang]

nice

 

[michiganmuzzy]

I really like that Bondini.

 

[Bad Karma]

15-30 grains of 3f behind a .445 patched ball in the 45. 8-15 grains behind a .350 ball in the .36’s. Maybe 20 grains more in the rifle. The Bondini should be an exceptionally accurate pistol.

 

[Les Miller]

Thanks, I'll give those a try when the weather gets better.

 

[11th Corps]

Really like the carbine.
I have one of the Numrich underhammer pistols. Have you decided what size ball to load?