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I often see cap and ball revolver replicas that are so well made- that it's
hard to tell if they're real.
is there any way to spot the difference?-I'd like to load one up and blaze away!
Here in the UK-we rarely see 'genuine' pieces,it being illegal and all.

Thanks for any advice
rusty
 
Look for the proof marks that identify it as having been proof fired in the country of manufacture. Uberti and Pietta are both Italian firms replicating many of the USA desigend C&B revovlers of the 19th century. They are good pieces and been used for nearly 50 years now.

Not sure if that answers your question but it is a start.
 
Hi Rusty

Not sure I understand your question. Are you asking about shooting modern reproduction cap & ball revolvers? If so they're not illegal - you do need a firearm certificate though. And an explosive certificate if you want to use black powder. Original cap & ball guns can be owned without a certificate but you'll need a certificate if you want to shoot them.

Don't know if this helps - I hope so cos it is fun to " blaze away" :D

Phil
 
thanks Phil for the advice.

Seems like I need a 'certificate' for everything-better forget about any shooting!

All the best

Rusty
 
I hope you don't give up so easily. You will lose what rights you have left if you don't excercise them. I believe that most (if not all) cap & ball revolver shooting is a recognised target sport that's conducted at gun clubs. Ask around and see if you can find one or check out dealers that sell the revolvers. Instead of being an individual join a group. There is strength in numbers.
 
Hi Rusty

Old Fuff is spot on. If you're seriously interested in shooting then it's not that hard to get the necessary paperwork - assuming there is no reason for the authorities to refuse you.

First step would be to visit a club. They'll be able to tell you more about the sport ( there are quite a few forms of target shooting ) and the legal requirements. Usually after completing a probationary period with a club they'll support your application for a certificate. The process shouldn't put you off - shooting is a great sport and th UK needs more shooters.

Check out the NRA UK's website : http://www.nra.org.uk/ - they have a list of clubs and You'll probably find one local to you.

Other useful sites would be the muzzle loaders association: http://www.mlagb.com/

and the Gallery Rifle website : http://galleryrifle.com/

If I can be any help please get in touch. And to hopefully inspire you to give it a go here's a couple of pics of some of my gear :)

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Phil
 
rusty bubbles said:
thanks Phil for the advice.

Seems like I need a 'certificate' for everything-better forget about any shooting!

All the best

Rusty
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Rusty,
It seems like you and Phil need to elect new representatives that will change those laws. I'm not one to talk though, we need a lot of changes on this side of the pond too!

I hope you get to shoot that revolver at least once. There is nothing like touching off a Black Powder revolver, it's fun!!!
 
arch angel cd--

Gun rights, once surrendered, are never regained.

And it seems you guys are having your rights worn away 'The inevitability of
gradualness' it's called.

blokes like me hope that you will never give up your firearms -it's what makes you Americans
 
It always seems to me an odd coincidence that mass killings of school children happen just after the government announces its intent to ban the guns that are used in the massacres. And the legislation is already written, and the newspapers primed with pre-wriiten stories, and the fake "sportsmen" lined up to endorse the bill. And maybe the killings are put on hold until the anti-gun leader is re-elected. All coincidence, of course. What else could it be?

Jim
 
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