first percussion pistol - Page 2

dinkydow · 11-19-2021, 06:16 PM

Here we go....images...I liked the brass frame. It has Navy sized grips...but....is in caliber .44. I expect I will also snag an 1860 Army with a color cased frame and Army sized grips. Hard to have to many cowboy guns.

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44044 · 11-19-2021, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 4thIDvet

That's cool my buddy 44044 helped me aquire one and their super fun to shoot. The percussion like the self contained round was probably one of the most creative inovations of its time.
No more praying it don't rain so that dang fire stick goes off when them Injuns are circling the wagons. No offense to the Injuns here yah did get a bum deal.

Just a single shot that someone gave me

that they had for years, and they never

shot it, they gifted it to me and I had it

for about 20 years and I was glad to pass

it along to someone that might use it...

And I was afraid that it might decide to

shoot me in the middle of the night, so I

had to get rid of it because it was Bad...

GBob01 · 11-19-2021, 11:39 PM

I love the looks of the brass frames on these old pistols.
Just remember they're not going to take the beating that the steel framed ones will.
Limit the powder to light loads if you want it to last. About 22 grains is all that's recommended. Been shooting mine with the lighter loads for many years, justvas much fun and no noticeable wear or damage to the frame.

dinkydow · 11-26-2021, 06:17 PM

Got it. Purchased because it is pretty...and able to propell a .44 round ball at a lethal velocity...if... needs must. Powder Info is both noted and appreciated.

Finnish Temper · 12-01-2021, 10:09 PM

She's a beaut. Reminds me of my first pistol. Bought it from montgomery ward, with my cow money when I was just a kid. It was a kit,unblued and the frame wasn't polished. Biggest butcher knife I could find on the farm,as my Bowie and that pistol I was the cock of the walk.

Finnish Temper · 12-01-2021, 10:16 PM

Also make sure you put a dab of grease over the balls or a lubricated felt wad under them so you don't get what's called a chain fire in the cylinder.

dinkydow · 12-02-2021, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Finnish Temper

Also make sure you put a dab of grease over the balls or a lubricated felt wad under them so you don't get what's called a chain fire in the cylinder.

I learned that excellent shooting tip fifty years ago while reloading the cylinder of an 1860 Army pistol, that was owned by another Sgt., while we were on the pistol range at Ft Carson. Black powder is not to be triffled with. Some of the guys were unwilling to accept that the 1860 Army, was and still is, a man-stopper.

Hmmmmm....

JD Miller · 12-02-2021, 04:20 PM

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500grains · 12-02-2021, 06:26 PM

That revolver is surprisingly affordable.

dinkydow · 12-03-2021, 01:14 PM

I am going to purchase another 1860 Army. I also want one with a CC hardened frame and the army/cavalry sized grip.. I want a 3rd model Dragoon, also. There is room in the toybox for more toys.
I can think of no good reason not to have more BP, roundball spitting, pistols. I will make a trip over to Log Cabin, to buy caps, balls, etc.

dinkydow · 03-14-2022, 03:12 PM

It will be warming up soon.... Time to buy powder, caps, balls, etc. I need a BP bang fix.

Been a lotta years since I last burned BP.

I had the 1860 Army out and was fondling it earlier. One of my buddies stopped by to drink my booze and talk old smack with me. We looked at toys. Made plans to head over to Log Cabin Sports...Soon.

11-19-2021, 06:16 PM	#16
dinkydow Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Great White North Posts: 96,514	Here we go....images...I liked the brass frame. It has Navy sized grips...but....is in caliber .44. I expect I will also snag an 1860 Army with a color cased frame and Army sized grips. Hard to have to many cowboy guns. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG] [/IMG] __________________ Our forefathers would have already been shooting...by now. "Let your plans be dark and as impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt." "Violence of action means the unrestricted use of speed,strength, surprise and aggression to achieve total dominance against your enemy...any fighting technique is useless unless you totally commit to violence of action." Burning huts in commy vills worldwide since 1968

11-19-2021, 11:39 PM	#18
GBob01 Coonass Crusader Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: backwoods of south Louisiana Posts: 4,501	I love the looks of the brass frames on these old pistols. Just remember they're not going to take the beating that the steel framed ones will. Limit the powder to light loads if you want it to last. About 22 grains is all that's recommended. Been shooting mine with the lighter loads for many years, justvas much fun and no noticeable wear or damage to the frame. __________________ I do not believe that the Democrats are single-handedly destroying this country. I know that they, like the Republicans, are using both hands! *III DEO VINDICE*

12-02-2021, 04:20 PM	#23
JD Miller Fake Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: PNW Posts: 39,219	https://taylorsfirearms.com/media/ca...3/1/317pie.jpg __________________ .......

12-02-2021, 06:26 PM	#24
500grains Soldier of Allah Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Crackerland Posts: 31,688	That revolver is surprisingly affordable. __________________ Racism will keep you alive.

11-26-2021, 06:17 PM	#19
dinkydow Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Great White North Posts: 96,514	Got it. Purchased because it is pretty...and able to propell a .44 round ball at a lethal velocity...if... needs must. Powder Info is both noted and appreciated.

12-01-2021, 10:09 PM	#20
Finnish Temper Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Posts: 19	She's a beaut. Reminds me of my first pistol. Bought it from montgomery ward, with my cow money when I was just a kid. It was a kit,unblued and the frame wasn't polished. Biggest butcher knife I could find on the farm,as my Bowie and that pistol I was the cock of the walk.

12-01-2021, 10:16 PM	#21
Finnish Temper Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Posts: 19	Also make sure you put a dab of grease over the balls or a lubricated felt wad under them so you don't get what's called a chain fire in the cylinder.

12-03-2021, 01:14 PM	#25
dinkydow Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Great White North Posts: 96,514	I am going to purchase another 1860 Army. I also want one with a CC hardened frame and the army/cavalry sized grip.. I want a 3rd model Dragoon, also. There is room in the toybox for more toys. I can think of no good reason not to have more BP, roundball spitting, pistols. I will make a trip over to Log Cabin, to buy caps, balls, etc.

03-14-2022, 03:12 PM	#26
dinkydow Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Great White North Posts: 96,514	It will be warming up soon.... Time to buy powder, caps, balls, etc. I need a BP bang fix. Been a lotta years since I last burned BP. I had the 1860 Army out and was fondling it earlier. One of my buddies stopped by to drink my booze and talk old smack with me. We looked at toys. Made plans to head over to Log Cabin Sports...Soon.