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What would be a good quality black powder revolver for starters?

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Post by Buck Conner 27/10/2021, 8:33 am

What would be a good quality black powder revolver for starters?

What would you guys suggest for a kid trying to get into muzzleloading (first gun)?


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Post by CVA Fanboy 17/3/2022, 8:41 pm

I will say 1851 Navy in .36 Steel or Brass shooters preference. My first cap/ball revolver, was an 1851 Navy Sheriff Brass in .44, However I was well educated on that ramrod prior to my purchase. Being stated if I am asked by kids, new people wanting to bust in to black powder revolvers. Well Pietta or Uberti 1851 Navy whatever frame you like Then I point them here if you choose Pietta you will have to do a little work https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4g5Qfo-yFq0 Get ya some jewelers files and follow the video
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Post by Winter Hawk 25/3/2022, 6:21 am

That's what I started with, a Dixie GW 1851 (Pietta made them, I believe). As with so many guns, I wish I still had it! Great fun to shoot. I would stay away from brass frames; I bought a Reb model in .44 and it went out of time seriously!

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Post by uffda 21/4/2022, 12:28 pm

Been there and learned my lesson too. Brass frames are ok only if there loaded mild. Mine was a 58 Remington. Bought it at monkey wards in the late 70s. Stay with steel frames and have fun. My personal favorite is a 60 Army / uberty.
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Post by Hanshi 26/4/2022, 11:52 am

I've only owned two revolvers, a Rogers & Spencer and a 1858 Remington. Both were in .44 and had steel frames. Accuracy was as good as most modern revolvers.
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Post by Buck Conner 27/4/2022, 9:26 am

uffda wrote:Been there and learned my lesson too. Brass frames are ok only if there loaded mild. Mine was a 58 Remington. Bought it at monkey wards in the late 70s. Stay with steel frames and have fun. My personal favorite is a 60 Army / uberty.

Because of the size of an 1860 Colt and barrel length they make an excellent club after being emptied ....  Cool

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Post by Buck Conner 11/7/2022, 2:39 pm

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Sportsmansguide.com has a pair of blackpowder revolvers for sale.

"Traditions" 1851 Navy Steel Frame in .44 cal. for $284.99

"Uberti" 1851 Navy Steel Frame in .36 cal. for $341.99


Which is the better revolver offered?

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Post by Hanshi 11/7/2022, 3:45 pm

IMHO as long as it has a steel frame and doesn't rattle it's a toss of a coin.
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Post by Buck Conner 11/7/2022, 5:06 pm

Agreed ...
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Post by Buck Conner 12/7/2022, 8:35 am

I am beginning told the "Traditions" 1851 Navy Steel Frame has better workmanship from the factory over the "Uberti" 1851 Navy Steel.


"Traditions" 1851 Navy Steel Frame in .44 cal. for $284.99

"Uberti" 1851 Navy Steel Frame in .36 cal. for $341.99

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