Breech block that killed the shooter!!

[A. F Medic]

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[limpetmine]

What's the story? There must be more.....

[blackcat_attilio]

I'm sorry but I think I miss anything... ...oh, yes! the story. I miss the story... May you make a "replay", please?

[jamie5070]

I have it saved in my address book. The address that is displayed is Rolling Block failures, Rolling Block blow up, 1867 Rolling Block.
john

[jon_norstog]

Well,

I would have never thought you could blow a rolling block. Guess I was wrong. The most impressive on the site was the 7mm RB, which had the barrel split lengthwise like a boiled sausage. Kinda makes you think ...

[blackcat_attilio]

I have it saved in my address book. The address that is displayed is Rolling Block failures, Rolling Block blow up, 1867 Rolling Block.
john

Thanks, now it's "a little bit" more clear what happened.

[blackcat_attilio]

Well,

I would have never thought you could blow a rolling block. Guess I was wrong. The most impressive on the site was the 7mm RB, which had the barrel split lengthwise like a boiled sausage. Kinda makes you think ...

Hi! I agree with your words.

[jamie5070]

I have one of these RBs that I used to shoot. I retired it after getting an 1871 new york state issued rifle. Mine could use a new block and hammer so untill I make repairs it will sit in the closet. As a side note, The barrels on these .50 cal rolling blocks run VERY tight. Mine has a .506 groove diameter and a.482 bore. I can imagine some very high pressures being generated with the wrong cartridge and a hard bullet.
john