Civil War reenactment: Franklin, TN

[Sean Thornton]

Our group of Henry riflemen represented several states.  We had men from IL, IN, OH, PA, VA, MI, TN, GA.  We fired over 5000 blanks during the 2 days of fighting.  Some had more than others.  I went though 200 Saturday and 250 on Sunday, others fired about the same while some fired less.

[Sean Thornton]

OK Sean , here is your report  on your 444 marlin blanks( and charlies)  in my henries and spencer.
1. henry 45 lc rifle - yours and charlies seemed to feed great even without the adapter screw. I dont think  I am going to modify
my gun if it works this well !
2. henry trapper 44/40 (the only 44/40 I have )- charlies blanks did not want to feed. Yours worked very well. Also no adapter screw on this gun.
3. spencer 45lc rifle - charlies blanks locked up gun , one round right behind first that did not eject .I had to take the gun apart  to get the rounds out. Your rounds seem to go threw the gun  fairly well  ejecting every time . About every 3rd round  would not  totally  clear the breech but by holding gun at about a 45 degree angle  and flicking the wrist  90 degrees  the round seemed to just fall out  and the gun cycled all 7 rounds several times. The 5into 1 plastic  blanks go through this gun like butter.I noticed the 5 into 1  plastic  blanks are about  1/8 inch longer than your 444 marlin brass blanks. If this could be matched, I think they would almost be perfect
Best,Don

Nice report Don