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"black powder doesn't burn fast enough for cartridge bullets! " Dude, you've got to be kidding! Black powder burns faster than smokeless. The 45 was a black powder cartridge gun from 1870's until the early 1900's. There is a whole range of compitition today for long range black powerd cartridge ...

Thanks, They are fun little engines. Not too loud and pleasant to run. One thing, if you are going to transport the engine to shows ect., build your mount so it can be tied down or won't tip over in your car or truck.

It looks like it's in great shape. Your motor was made in January 1956. It's a real chore to strip and repaint one but they look great if you do. $2 ...man I paid $65 for mine. See mine at:

1952 Eclipse Rocket Mower with Briggs & Strattan 5S Engine

To sharpen, tighten the bar evenly aganist the blades. Apply valve grinding compound to the blades. Pull the mower backwards and repeat until sharp enough to slice a newspaper. Loosen the bar so it turns freely...and you're good to go. I just finished restoring a 1952 Rocket and will post a video...