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1847 Colt Walker replicas.
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What's a good brand to look for, and who here is the resident guru on them?
I find myself wondering why I don't have one already, and thanks to a random $10 yard sale purchase last weekend, I have a round ball mould that should work. Much like basically every other firearm I've ever owned, I've "wanted one for years".[:)]
I find myself wondering why I don't have one already, and thanks to a random $10 yard sale purchase last weekend, I have a round ball mould that should work. Much like basically every other firearm I've ever owned, I've "wanted one for years".[:)]
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Good luck with the Fire. Looks like you have quite a bit of cleared land around you, to keep you safe. Best. -Ken-
Capt. Jack Sparrow.
I might try the 1851 Navy first, if you haven't.
Or the Army model.
That is a big iron, for sure.
I'm a big fan of big iron.[:)]
If Pietta had one... It would be a good second.
From a quality and accuracy standpoint look into a Ruger old army. Full loads and it's got a top strap and better loading arm and ability to rest the hammer Off a chamber They are discontinued but around
I have 4 "Cow Boy Action"..with fixed sight...
With an R&D cylinder that shoot 45LC
I prefer the 1858 Remmies...
With an R&D cylinder that shoot 45LC
That aint BP...[:o)]
Nice![:)]
The case is Mahogany, pictures aren't very good.
The Walker is a powerful handful for sure. But I never liked shooting one very much. The loading lever would come down half the time, and it is a heavy hunk. The Army is much more pleasant to shoot. Or Navy if you like octagon barrels.
I prefer the .44 Army because I like round barrels.
The Walker is a powerful handful for sure. But I never liked shooting one very much. The loading lever would come down half the time, and it is a heavy hunk. The Army is much more pleasant to shoot. Or Navy if you like octagon barrels.
Only half the time? [:)]
(a short piece of rawhide'll fix you right up.)
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I prefer the 1858 Remmies...
With an R&D cylinder that shoot 45LC
How does the 1858 Remington feel in your hands compared to the 1851 colt navy? I haven't had a chance to handle the Remington yet, but the grip looks to be different from the colts. Been considering a short barreled one for a crossdraw concealed carry rig. (access while in car)
Did own an 1851 navy once, it just 'felt right' in my medium sized hands. Wish I'd never let it go. [V]
quote:Originally posted by fideau
I prefer the .44 Army because I like round barrels.
The Walker is a powerful handful for sure. But I never liked shooting one very much. The loading lever would come down half the time, and it is a heavy hunk. The Army is much more pleasant to shoot. Or Navy if you like octagon barrels.
Only half the time? [:)]
(a short piece of rawhide'll fix you right up.)
Yeah. You knew you had a magnum load when it pointed straight down.[:D]
"In 1993 he started.....Henry Repeating Arms Company making .22 rimfire rifles" *,**
*some of which were formerly made by Erma Werke
** Henry Repeating Arms is now operated by his son.
but once in hand, it would unhorse a Mexican by hitting either Mexican or his horse." A pair were carried in saddlebag like holsters in front of the saddle.
The Walker could be loaded with 60 grains of powder but subsequent Dragoon models were lighter and used lighter charges.
I sold two original 1860s because flash residue gets completely into the lockwork and under the grip. These guns need to be completely disassembled for cleaning. On originals the guns are diminished by marring screw heads and wood to metal fit by all this dissassembly.
At present I have a 2nd stainless Colt Army, Uberti Remington Army and a stainless Uberti Pocket Police.
My pop had a buddy with a bunch of cap n ball pistols.He said that the replicas were better than the originals because of better materials and timing.
I've heard that too. I guess soldiers had a tendency to want to load them to the max, and they'd blow up due to the softer metals used back then. I don't know what they would've used back then to make the frames and cylinders. Iron?