K.A.T.
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Here is my new Pietta 1860.
Here is my changed to an old 1860 after the blueing was removed.
Took off all the writing on the barrel. Filed it off with medium size file, then went to a small file, then cleaned it up with sand paper.
Took it out in the back yard and tried it out at 25 yds. 28grs. FFFg 454 ball and a lubepill, #10 remington cap. You can see it was shooting 11'' inches high. Group was O.K. there is 18 shots in the target. Point of aim is at the writing on the bottom of the target.
I shortened the end of the hammer to lower the rear sight. Look at the difference in the hammer compared to the blued Colt.
Here is the new target with the new lowered rear sight. 18 rounds again, same load, same point of aim. Now is only 4" high.
If Pietta had of used the front sight that is on this "Colt" 1860 I think I would be right on point of aim.
Did I mention the Pietta was free, I have a Bass Pro Shop visa, buy everthing on that card and it builds up points. Went down and cashed them in. I get anywhere from $20 to $30 a month in points, and just let them add up.
Now I'll just let nature take over with a little rust, I think the grips look fine like they are, they don't have that shiny look like the Colt grips. I think I will try to change the front sight to a little taller one and bring it to p.o.a. Here is the Pietta and the Colt 1860.
Here is my changed to an old 1860 after the blueing was removed.
Took off all the writing on the barrel. Filed it off with medium size file, then went to a small file, then cleaned it up with sand paper.
Took it out in the back yard and tried it out at 25 yds. 28grs. FFFg 454 ball and a lubepill, #10 remington cap. You can see it was shooting 11'' inches high. Group was O.K. there is 18 shots in the target. Point of aim is at the writing on the bottom of the target.
I shortened the end of the hammer to lower the rear sight. Look at the difference in the hammer compared to the blued Colt.
Here is the new target with the new lowered rear sight. 18 rounds again, same load, same point of aim. Now is only 4" high.
If Pietta had of used the front sight that is on this "Colt" 1860 I think I would be right on point of aim.
Did I mention the Pietta was free, I have a Bass Pro Shop visa, buy everthing on that card and it builds up points. Went down and cashed them in. I get anywhere from $20 to $30 a month in points, and just let them add up.
Now I'll just let nature take over with a little rust, I think the grips look fine like they are, they don't have that shiny look like the Colt grips. I think I will try to change the front sight to a little taller one and bring it to p.o.a. Here is the Pietta and the Colt 1860.
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