Colt Blackpowder Pistol Loading Data

Model	Caliber (Ball diameter)	Minimum Charge	Recommended Charge	Maximum Charge
1847 Walker	.44 (.451-.457 inch dia.)	35 grains	50 grains	55 grains
Dragoon (1st, 2nd, 3rd)	.44 (.451-.457 inch dia.)	35 grains	37 grains	40 grains
1848 Baby Dragoon	.31 (.319-.323 inch dia.)	10 grains	14 grains	15 grains
1849 Pocket	.31 (.319-.323 inch dia.)	10 grains	14 grains	15 grains
1851 Navy	.36 (.372-.378 inch dia.)	15 grains	18 grains	20 grains
1860 Army	.44 (.451-.457 inch dia.)	25 grains	25 grains	30 grains
1861 Navy	.36 (.372-.378 inch dia.)	15 grains	18 grains	20 grains
1862 Pocket Navy	.36 (.372-.378 inch dia.)	12 grains	15 grains	20 grains
1862 Pocket Police	.36 (.372-.378 inch dia.)	12 grains	15 grains	20 grains

The data in the above table was taken from the Colt Black Powder Instruction Manual.

Only FFFg BLACK POWDER may be used in these or similar percussion revolvers.

.36 and .44 caliber revolvers use #11 percussion caps. (.31 caliber revolvers use #10 percussion caps.)

DO NOT USE SMOKELESS POWDER in any blackpowder firearm. Use of smokeless powder in a blackpowder firearm may cause it to explode and may cause severe injury.

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