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When I was a teenager my dad displayed his replica Kentucky Rifle and 1863 Sheriff's Model; both in percussion and over the fireplace. As a "precaution" he kept primer caps on the nipples to protect them from dry fires. I had three friends over, two brothers and another. The friend who was not a brother casually walked over to the mantle, pulled the Colt aimed and fired at one of the brothers' back. He froze in spot and through his shoulders back when he heard the report (which is pretty loud in a living room). We all had that moment of extreme nausea while we took stock and realized no one was hurt. The shock on the friends face with the ND was unbelievable and I thought he was going to hurl. I walked over, calmly took the gun from him and once I had it in hand, gave him a chewing he probably still remembers. My twin buddies were just about ready for blood so I sent the other home.

I'm still friends with all three though we don't talk very often (separate lives and all that) but to this day, if I mention the one friend's name in the presence of the other two they still get mad....don't really blame them.

My dad has long passed and I have both of the weapons. They are still displayed but I can bet all here can guess what's NOT on the nipples.