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Forum Information / Re: Welcome Back! (Again)
« on: October 12, 2021, 09:57:22 AM »
Yay! I finally got back in. Thanks for all your hard work Cap't and Shotgun and Tom!
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General Discussion / Re: More Bad News
« on: October 12, 2021, 09:55:45 AM »
This is very bad news. First I herd of it. Good thing I bought 5 lbs of powder when I got my Hawkins
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General Discussion / Good Morning!
« on: October 12, 2021, 09:53:54 AM »
Good Morning, gents! It has been a while since I logged on to Colt Country. I have not been able to get on for quite some time and was very thankful to get the new web address link in my email yesterday. Looks like there is a lot of catching up to do here.
I was very sad to see that sourdough and mazo kid have passed on. There posts were very informative. I also see I missed a great contest. Congrats to Alaska Guy on winning a beautiful pistol. Shotgun Dave, thank you for your efforts.
I am not sure what all went haywire with the forum but glad you gents got it fixed.
Since I last logged on I bought a CVA Hawkins rifle in 50 cal and am enjoying shooting it.
Well I have a lot of reading to catch up on. See you around gents!
I was very sad to see that sourdough and mazo kid have passed on. There posts were very informative. I also see I missed a great contest. Congrats to Alaska Guy on winning a beautiful pistol. Shotgun Dave, thank you for your efforts.
I am not sure what all went haywire with the forum but glad you gents got it fixed.
Since I last logged on I bought a CVA Hawkins rifle in 50 cal and am enjoying shooting it.
Well I have a lot of reading to catch up on. See you around gents!
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Colt's Southern Cousins / Re: Pietta brass frame
« on: March 30, 2021, 04:05:53 PM »
Thanks, gents!
I'm still trying to get the hang of the photo thingamabob. Based on your responses, I'll probably buy it and plan on shooting 20gr or less. I've done the same with my '60 Army and found it to be very accurate with a 20gr charge. Sourdough, I will try to get the date code from my friend and maybe a photo or two as well. Thank you, gent for the responses. I hate missing out on a deal and didn't want to lose this one.
Bob
I'm still trying to get the hang of the photo thingamabob. Based on your responses, I'll probably buy it and plan on shooting 20gr or less. I've done the same with my '60 Army and found it to be very accurate with a 20gr charge. Sourdough, I will try to get the date code from my friend and maybe a photo or two as well. Thank you, gent for the responses. I hate missing out on a deal and didn't want to lose this one.
Bob
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Colt's Southern Cousins / Pietta brass frame
« on: March 30, 2021, 11:26:38 AM »
Not sure if this is the proper place for this thread. Feel free to move it if you need to.
A gent I shoot with on occasion has a Pietta 1851 Navy brass frame revolver he bought several years ago but never fired. From what I read on this forum it's not really historically correct because it's a .44 caliber and has no roll engraving on the cylinder. Also it's been said that Colt never made a brass frame revolver, only confedrates and those were supposedly 36 caliber. Anyway, he offered it to me unfired for $85.00 with box and papers. Is this a good deal? I've read lots of posts saying to stay away from brass guns and others saying they are ok if you use reduced charges. What do you gents say?
Bob
A gent I shoot with on occasion has a Pietta 1851 Navy brass frame revolver he bought several years ago but never fired. From what I read on this forum it's not really historically correct because it's a .44 caliber and has no roll engraving on the cylinder. Also it's been said that Colt never made a brass frame revolver, only confedrates and those were supposedly 36 caliber. Anyway, he offered it to me unfired for $85.00 with box and papers. Is this a good deal? I've read lots of posts saying to stay away from brass guns and others saying they are ok if you use reduced charges. What do you gents say?
Bob
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Photo Gallery / Re: Plum blossoms
« on: March 30, 2021, 11:16:02 AM »
He must have some pretty fancy equipment to take shots like that!
Bob
Bob
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Stainless Steel Revolvers / Re: A Colt by any other name....
« on: March 30, 2021, 11:12:15 AM »
Those are really nice, gents! I got rid of all my cartridge firearms after the divorce...not by choice, either.
Bob
Bob
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Percussion Caps and Primers / Re: How to make percussion cap #10 or #11 cups without a die.
« on: March 29, 2021, 05:04:10 PM »
That's a pretty nifty trick, Mr. Dragoonrick! Thank you for sharing!
Bob
Bob
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Photo Gallery / Re: Plum blossoms
« on: March 29, 2021, 05:00:44 PM »
You take a mighty fine picture, Mr. Electric Miner!
Bob
Bob
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Happy Birthday! / Re: Happy Birthday StrawHat!
« on: March 29, 2021, 04:58:19 PM »
Happy birthday Straw Hat!
Bob
Bob
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NEW MEMBER CHECK-IN / Re: New to the forum
« on: March 22, 2021, 10:44:30 AM »
Welcome Isom from another wet behind the ears (to black powder revolvers) newbie!
Bob
Bob
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Photo Gallery / Re: Shot of the Day
« on: March 22, 2021, 10:42:32 AM »
How did you convert them to .22? Is that something you designed or some kit you buy? (forgive my ignorance, Richard!)
Bob
Bob
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Powder / Re: How much powder?
« on: March 22, 2021, 10:32:17 AM »Hi Bob, yes, 30gr in a .44 is the preferred loading, Colt or Remington.Thank you Richard! You guys are really helpful on this forum. I've been on other before where old timers make you feel like an idiot for asking a simple question.
Regards,
Richard
Bob
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Percussion Caps and Primers / Re: It came!!! The Polish capper Came!!!
« on: March 22, 2021, 10:30:31 AM »
Thank you, gents!
Bob
Bob