1860 Army....

dinkydow · 01-24-2022, 04:25 PM

The 1860 Army percussion pistol, with the 1/2 fluted cylinder, CCH steel frame, .44 caliber, walnut grips...arrived today. A beauty.. heavy bastard. Another Pietta...for the stash.

These have to be the most elegant pistols Colt ever made. A real smoke wagon..

Pics....when I get done fondling.....and stuffing it in a US marked, black flap holster.

Czubek · 01-24-2022, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by dinkydow

The 1860 Army percussion pistol, with the 1/2 fluted cylinder, CCH steel frame, .44 caliber, walnut grips...arrived today. A beauty.. heavy bastard. Another Pietta...for the stash.

These have to be the most elegant pistols Colt ever made. A real smoke wagon..

Pics....when I get done fondling.....and stuffing it in a US marked, black flap holster.

Hurry with the pictures!

I have one of those black flap holsters that I got for a 1911, but I don't like it and it's sitting in a drawer.

Brian

dinkydow · 01-24-2022, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Czubek

Hurry with the pictures!

I have one of those black flap holsters that I got for a 1911, but I don't like it and it's sitting in a drawer.

Brian

The black flap, period holsters fit the 1860 Army ...so well and look correct. I have had many holsters for my 1911's over the years. A flap has its place.

Damn sure not for everyday civilian carry...unless it is an open carry free state...

Czubek · 01-24-2022, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by dinkydow

The black flap, period holsters fit the 1860 Army ...so well and look correct. I have had many holsters for my 1911's over the years. A flap has its place.

Damn sure not for everyday civilian carry...unless it is an open carry free state...

If you want this one, I'll send it to you.

Brian

Sanders · 01-24-2022, 07:30 PM

Flap holster is perfect for under-the-seat carry in the pickup - especially in a dirty work truck.

I also prefer one when I'm hunting, especially if I'm carrying a cap and ball pistol.

They do have their place. Horseback is a good one, too. Much more secure.

My grandpa always carried his 1911 in a flap holster. I don't recall him carrying it in anything else. He could sure draw fast enough with it. We were at my aunt's place for a family barbecue and I saw him draw and shoot a cottontail rabbit that got too close to the patio - without spilling a drop of his highball. He had us kids clean the rabbit and throw it on the grill. He had drilled the rabbit through the eyes - didn't lose a bit of meat.

GBob01 · 01-24-2022, 10:21 PM

I have always preferred the Colt 1851, 60, 61 pistols over the Remingtons of the era. The Colts in my hands are just more natural pointers and just plain feel better, IMNSHO.
The 1860, 61's do have some sexy curves, with a sleek streamlined look.

dinkydow · 01-25-2022, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by GBob01

I have always preferred the Colt 1851, 60, 61 pistols over the Remingtons of the era. The Colts in my hands are just more natural pointers and just plain feel better, IMNSHO.
The 1860, 61's do have some sexy curves, with a sleek streamlined look.

No argument there. I have heard the 1858 Remingtons are sweet shooters. Very accurate. They look blocky compared to the Colt. But.....often....brutal and blocky can mean a good hot pill delivery system. I have been considering the "New Army," Remingtons. WTF? Not like another popgun is gonna be one too many. I have read that many union Army calvarymen preferred them over the Colt. Quick change cylinder?

dinkydow · 01-25-2022, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Czubek

If you want this one, I'll send it to you.

Brian

Thanks... I have four extras already. I got a better deal per unit when I purchased six of them. The 1860 fit right into one that was waiting for it. Triple K loves me.

I plan on filing them all up with gunsteel. I found the 1872 open-top would not fit....neither would the 1873 cav Colt. I have holsters. The "Indian wars," 1873 model popgun also has good leather to reside in.

Good guns need good pouches.

.

Czubek · 01-25-2022, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by dinkydow

Thanks... I have four extras already. I got a better deal per unit when I purchased six of them. The 1860 I'd right into onethat was waiting for it. Triple K loves me.

I plan on filing them all up with gunsteel. I found the 1872 open-top would not fit....neither would the 1873 cav Colt. I have holsters. The "Indian wars," 1873 model popgun also has good leather to reside in.

Good guns need good pouches.

.

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I got rid of my black powder tools long ago. Now I wouldn’t even want to replace everything due to the cost.

Regrets…

Brian

dinkydow · 01-25-2022, 05:02 PM

The cost on....everything is rising almost daily.

RetVet · 01-25-2022, 05:44 PM

The Remington's are a stronger design and the grips are easier to deal with being two parts. I have several, brass, steel, and one stainless steel. Also have one roll engraved, silver and gold with fake ivory grips. A true cap and ball pimp gun

My prize one though is an actual Colt made US Grant 1851 Navy, engraved cased set. Won it in an auction WAY below what it should have gone for.

JD Miller · 01-25-2022, 11:45 PM

https://www.originalprop.com/blog/20...leck-firearms/

Rexydg · 01-26-2022, 10:04 AM

I often open carry my 51 navy 44 while fishing the neighborhood ponds and lakes for bass and such..

The looks I get from the spandex soccer moms are priceless!

dinkydow · 01-26-2022, 10:25 AM

Pissing off liberal geeks...has become....a DUTY...rather than a passtime.

The abject terror on their faces when they see a popgun ....

dinkydow · 01-27-2022, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Czubek

If you want this one, I'll send it to you.

Brian

OOOOH.... you meant a blackflap for a 1911. I thought you meant for an 1860 Army. I better put my crack pipe down......

That is a horse of a different ....flap.

Sure....send it over. I'll take it. I like flaps.

01-24-2022, 04:25 PM	#1
dinkydow Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Great White North Posts: 96,464	1860 Army.... The 1860 Army percussion pistol, with the 1/2 fluted cylinder, CCH steel frame, .44 caliber, walnut grips...arrived today. A beauty.. heavy bastard. Another Pietta...for the stash. These have to be the most elegant pistols Colt ever made. A real smoke wagon.. Pics....when I get done fondling.....and stuffing it in a US marked, black flap holster. __________________ 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

01-24-2022, 07:30 PM	#5
Sanders Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 66,458	Flap holster is perfect for under-the-seat carry in the pickup - especially in a dirty work truck. I also prefer one when I'm hunting, especially if I'm carrying a cap and ball pistol. They do have their place. Horseback is a good one, too. Much more secure. My grandpa always carried his 1911 in a flap holster. I don't recall him carrying it in anything else. He could sure draw fast enough with it. We were at my aunt's place for a family barbecue and I saw him draw and shoot a cottontail rabbit that got too close to the patio - without spilling a drop of his highball. He had us kids clean the rabbit and throw it on the grill. He had drilled the rabbit through the eyes - didn't lose a bit of meat. __________________ "The truly dangerous man dresses inconspicuously and is soft- spoken. He walks away from most confrontations. The only time you learn that the truly dangerous man is mad at you is a split second before you die, for he never fights. He only kills. The truly dangerous man knows that fighting is what children do and killing is what men do." - Charley Reese 1986 3

01-24-2022, 10:21 PM	#6
GBob01 Coonass Crusader Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: backwoods of south Louisiana Posts: 4,491	I have always preferred the Colt 1851, 60, 61 pistols over the Remingtons of the era. The Colts in my hands are just more natural pointers and just plain feel better, IMNSHO. The 1860, 61's do have some sexy curves, with a sleek streamlined look. __________________ 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*

01-25-2022, 05:44 PM	#11
RetVet Statistical Error Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Homeless Posts: 43,653	The Remington's are a stronger design and the grips are easier to deal with being two parts. I have several, brass, steel, and one stainless steel. Also have one roll engraved, silver and gold with fake ivory grips. A true cap and ball pimp gun My prize one though is an actual Colt made US Grant 1851 Navy, engraved cased set. Won it in an auction WAY below what it should have gone for. __________________ ^^^ For entertainment purposes. Use only as directed. ^^^ III

01-25-2022, 11:45 PM	#12
JD Miller Fake Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: PNW Posts: 39,181	https://www.originalprop.com/blog/20...leck-firearms/ __________________ .......

01-25-2022, 05:02 PM	#10
dinkydow Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Great White North Posts: 96,464	The cost on....everything is rising almost daily.

01-26-2022, 10:04 AM	#13
Rexydg Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: South FL Posts: 220	I often open carry my 51 navy 44 while fishing the neighborhood ponds and lakes for bass and such.. The looks I get from the spandex soccer moms are priceless!

01-26-2022, 10:25 AM	#14
dinkydow Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Great White North Posts: 96,464	Pissing off liberal geeks...has become....a DUTY...rather than a passtime. The abject terror on their faces when they see a popgun ....

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