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Colt 1889 Navy

ochocoochoco Member Posts: 251 ✭✭✭
edited September 2008 in Ask the Experts
I just acquired one and it needs some attention (ie) the cylinder spins freely. I live in WA. Are there any Colt "smiths" in my area or should I send it to Colt? It's a solid 90% revolver and I want to keep it that way. Thanks, Bill
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    ochocoochoco Member Posts: 251 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    These were made from 1889 to 1894. The two I have are 38 long colt. I see cowboy action ammo is available in black powder and smokeless. Am I correct in assuming these would be black powder?
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    HAIRYHAIRY Member Posts: 23,606
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by ochoco
    These were made from 1889 to 1894. The two I have are 38 long colt. I see cowboy action ammo is available in black powder and smokeless. Am I correct in assuming these would be black powder?
    IMO, you are correct in using black powder.

    I think smokeless could be to much pressure for these old fellas, so why push the envelope?
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