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My spouse would like to replace the taxidermied fish above our mantle with mounting some firearms. I'm ok with this so long as we maintain a classy aesthetic. Sorry, no utilitarian but ugly weapons like polymer pistols, camo pattern shotguns, or AR-15s.

Unfortunately due to a tragic boating accident, this will require gradually accumulating enough "display worthy" firearms. These all need to be shooters, so no "too rusty to shoot" wallhangers, "I know what I got" unissued $5k collectors rifles, or "You can technically shoot it but it costs more than your car" (H&H, I'm looking at you).

I'm thinking a M1 Garand and a CZ SxS would be a nice start, and am interested in other firearms which are worth considering. Wood stocks or grips are a plus because they look great under display lights.

I'm not worried about hurting fee-fees with our display. All our guests are gun owners so it'll be an interesting conversation piece rather than Karen getting the vapors.

I'm also not worried about thieves. In the words of Burt Gummer, "you broke into the wrong goddam rec room".

My spouse would like to replace the taxidermied fish above our mantle with mounting some firearms. I'm ok with this so long as we maintain a classy aesthetic. Sorry, no utilitarian but ugly weapons like polymer pistols, camo pattern shotguns, or AR-15s. Unfortunately due to a tragic boating accident, this will require gradually accumulating enough "display worthy" firearms. These all need to be shooters, so no "too rusty to shoot" wallhangers, "I know what I got" unissued $5k collectors rifles, or "You can technically shoot it but it costs more than your car" (H&H, I'm looking at you). I'm thinking a M1 Garand and a CZ SxS would be a nice start, and am interested in other firearms which are worth considering. Wood stocks or grips are a plus because they look great under display lights. I'm not worried about hurting fee-fees with our display. All our guests are gun owners so it'll be an interesting conversation piece rather than Karen getting the vapors. I'm also not worried about thieves. In the words of Burt Gummer, "you broke into the wrong goddam rec room".

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I've shot percussion cap revolvers before. Fun guns, you just have to accept that you're throwing out your shirt after going shooting because everything ends up covered in crisco.

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Lol. There's pre lubed (not being silly) patches and wads. The lube itself, I e heard arguments, but it's for the barrel. You wouldn't want to put smokeless, modern ammo in a conversion. You could get hurt, but your barrel would be done quick. The either, isn't the same quality steel as modern or it isn't hardened properly. (Idk which, I'm not big into steel braining.)

Clean up is easy, can of brake cleaner, then soap and water.

Just sharing what I know with you in the case you can find it useful. Recommend making a black powder shooting friend or watch as many videos for the firearms you purchase as you feel necessary.

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For cap and ball revolvers, the crisco isnt for lubrication, it's to cover the end of the chamber to prevent chainfires.

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Yeah, that argument. It's dual purpose. No lube, use wads.

Me: I don't mess with wads, pima. Have shot dry, too. Most multi chamber fires come from the rear. Seat your caps and it's pretty much waterproof at that point. You can use plenty of things to deal them, too. As long as I see a ring of lead during loading, I'm not too worried about "sealing" more just a dab for the barrel getting lubed.

Also, this is probably the most I've ever typed out the word lube... There I go again.