31 cal. Paper Cartridge Former Deluxe Kit

The 31 was Sam Colt's most successful revolver. You can conceal it, and the round packs a pretty big punch for its size. In 1849 they didn't have paper cartridges for these guns, and they didn't have Triple Se7en.  Our kit, especially with our cartridge wallet, makes the 31 practical to carry and rely upon for self defense today as it did when there was still an American frontier. The production process for these tiny paper cartridges has an extra step.  To top off the cylinders and get the most bang, you have to compress it a little as you load the cartridge. We generally fill the dipper full, then dump and compress, then top off with a little more to bring it back to the rim. Then we squish it again with the bullet or ball. See the directions for a more detailed explanation.  It's still pretty simple. And since there are only two 31s out there, the '49 Pocket and the Baby Dragoon, we were able to really fine tune the instructions. For balls, you have to cut the paper longer as with t