expat_alaska
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Fine. Not brass metal. But steel metal. Lmao that better?
Much! LMAO!
Jim
Fine. Not brass metal. But steel metal. Lmao that better?
I know what you meant, but it got me thinking that I'm the kind of guy who would find an interest in something obscure like a polymer frame flintlock -
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I have 2 1858 target. I'm convinced the barrel is held to better tolerances.Pietta 1858 New Model Army in .44 caliber with steel frame. They shoot to POA or at least close enough to POA to make them a major improvement over any of the Colt repros. What I like about the NMA is you can load the cylinder off the gun very easily and quickly as all you do is drop the cylinder, no having to disassemble it like a Colt, so that allows you to use a press to seat the projectile and this is super helpful if you shoot conicals.
Not saying it's impossible to load conicals on the gun, it's just not as easy.
Also, while it's not traditional, the adjustable target sight version of the 1858 wouldn't be a bad idea. The sights are a lot easier to see.
A current production Pietta Remington 1858 in .36 or .44 cal. I like .44 cal better. If you want to spend more money get the Uberti. I feel Uberti is worth the extra money but truthfully the Pietta will do just fine. Stick to CURRENT PRODUCTION models to avoid problems in quality control, parts fitting, and materials used.
NO brass frames. No kits.
Open top revolvers (Colt replicas) are most likely going to need fixes right out of the box to avoid problems such as cap jams and inconsistent accuracy related to design and the Italian companies refusal to address incorrect arbor lengths although I have read current Piettas may have good arbors ????
thanks for the little bit about the pietta 44 navy. their has to be a difference between those you would say you know, their never was a real 44 navy as those who dont say anything at all. got a good laugh, thanks
(* yes, aware Colt never made the 1851 in .44)
I would love to have an original Confederate-manufactured brass-framed revolver in .44 . It would be worth a fortune!
Regards,
Jim
FWIW, there were several brass or bronze framed revolvers in the 1800s.
Here are two specific examples -
The Griswold & Gunnison was based on the Colt Navy.
The Spiller & Burr was based on the Whitney, which was quite similar to the Remington New Army in many ways.
Its beautiful.The poster made it clear that the 1851 Navy was never produced in .44 caliber, especially with a brass frame. There are some of us who like replica revolvers that imitate the original guns in caliber, frame, and barrel configurations, and the rest are just non-historical shooters.
Here is the only one I have of that genre, but Colt actually made one in this configuration as a trial.
Tell me what it is.
Regards,
Jim
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