No one replied with the info that I was seeking.

I would just put in my lathe touch a file to it until to looked right and go with it.

Other then that why just for looks or are you having binding issues.

What is a black powder chamfer?

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What is a black powder chamfer?

The mouths of each chamber have a bevel on the axis of that particular chamber. Prominent on single action Colts around 1885. Looks cool if done right. I'll see if I can find a picture.
Late Mfg S&W "Classic" revolvers have this feature, might want to contact Smith and see if they will do it.

Should have said like on a Colt SAA; I've got those and am very familiar with them.

Mindless? I could easily do the job, but have no time.

Must be the holidays; some people get more sensitive this time of year, I read. Not saying anyone in particular here is....

Contact S&W is mindless?? Wow.

Seeing as the OP couldn't put up with the mindless and deleted so he could put his mind at rest, that leaves the way clear for me out of curiosity, to ask a mindless question from those that have more knowledge than I in regards handguns, what purpose does the chamfer serve?
I'm guessing because it was referred to as a black powder chamfer it helps the cylinder cut through fouling when using that powder, otherwise just for looks if using smokeless.

It is a genuine question and I won't get all offended if nobody answers

Not sure why they are there. They started out very skimpy, went fully pronounced, then faded to obscurity by early 1900's.
Early Colts had a lot of nice beveled features in various places that diminished as production came to an end at the beginning of WW2.
I'm guessing it's artwork and style.

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Seeing as the OP couldn't put up with the mindless and deleted so he could put his mind at rest...

Looking through his posts,he claims to have worked at Browning for years repairing those guns. He's never heard of artisans like Turnbull, Peacemaker Specialists and others? Looking for answers here and trashing those that respond? Just another troll, that also got left in the crib a lot.

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Originally posted by eagle27:
Seeing as the OP couldn't put up with the mindless and deleted so he could put his mind at rest, that leaves the way clear for me out of curiosity, to ask a mindless question from those that have more knowledge than I in regards handguns, what purpose does the chamfer serve?
I'm guessing because it was referred to as a black powder chamfer it helps the cylinder cut through fouling when using that powder, otherwise just for looks if using smokeless.

It is a genuine question and I won't get all offended if nobody answers

Gives the Cly more clearance so the black power fouling doesn't bind the cly. so fast.

Don't know why he would need a pistol smith any decent machinist could do it.

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Originally posted by p dog shooter:

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Originally posted by eagle27:
Seeing as the OP couldn't put up with the mindless and deleted so he could put his mind at rest, that leaves the way clear for me out of curiosity, to ask a mindless question from those that have more knowledge than I in regards handguns, what purpose does the chamfer serve?
I'm guessing because it was referred to as a black powder chamfer it helps the cylinder cut through fouling when using that powder, otherwise just for looks if using smokeless.

It is a genuine question and I won't get all offended if nobody answers

Gives the Cly more clearance so the black power fouling doesn't bind the cly. so fast.

Don't know why he would need a pistol smith any decent machinist could do it.

Thank you p dog, I suspected that was the original reason for the modification and yes agree anyone with access to a lathe and a modicon of sense would be able to run a chamfer or bevel on the cylinder leading edge.

Although ownership of handguns is strictly controlled to accredited clubs here I did own a Webley Mk VI revolver years ago and used it on a few animals. I note that it has the 'black powder chamfer' on the cylinder leading edge, the early ammunition was black powder loaded for these good old battle revolvers.
I've learned something from this post.

Mark it out, file it to shape and polish.
The rest of the cylinder was yet to be polished. Still had te Ruger bluing on it.
O/M Blackhawk Conversion from 357 to 45Colt.
Top strap conversion from orig adj sight to S&W M&P fixed sight style. Bisley hammer, etc

Did anyone else get hate mail?
I was just trying to clarify what was needed; and no, the Mouths of the chambers are not beveled.
I still don't know what the problem was. I am now banned from posting on the OP's posts, so there's that....
I feel sorry for you guys in New Zealand.

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Did anyone else get hate mail?

I Did nasty with lots of swearing.

I think he might be in the cups.

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Did anyone else get hate mail?

I Did nasty with lots of swearing.

I think he might be in the cups.

I did, regarding a WTB post. Said GFY, imagine that! So much for peace on earth and goodwill towards men.

I got hate mail too. Do a quick google search on this guy. On any forum 90% of the time his posts start out with the red ass and go down hill from there.
Matter of fact, I have never heard the term "black powder chamfer" before, until this post. I just assumed he meant cylinder bevel, which is what 99.9999% of us mere mortals and know-nothings call them. Maybe we should take up a collection and send him some depends??