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    which one 1851 or 1860 revolver

    On the basic level, the Colt has the cylinder stop and trigger on separate screw-in pins, while the Remington has both on one screw in pin.
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    when did the 44c bp arms first come out

    The first .44 caliber Colt revolver was the prototype built for Colt by the New York gunmaking and retail firm of Blunt & Syms. A replica of the gun was featured in the Spring 2013 issue of Guns of the Old West Magazine. It was constructed by Gary Rummell of R&A Historic Reproductions. The...
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    which one 1851 or 1860 revolver

    ^This. The '51 and '61 Navy and the '60 Army have the same dimensions and screw layout where the grip attaches to the frame, which allows one to switch, for example, Navy grips onto an Army revolver, or vice versa. Some original Colt Army revolvers have been found fitted with Navy grips.
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    which one 1851 or 1860 revolver

    I like the Model 1860 because the grip fits my hand well, which measures 4" across the knuckles. I've held a Model 1851 and can only get 3 fingers on the grip.
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    How did America end up with the only sem auto in ww2?

    My information comes from The Ultimate Thompson book, which quotes the writings of Theodore H. Eickhoff, chief engineer for Auto-Ordnance who actually designed the gun and was intimate with all the goings on surrounding the gun's development. From where do you get yours? That episode of Tales of...
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    How did America end up with the only sem auto in ww2?

    That is false. There was a prototype called the Persuader constructed in 1918. But, it was nowhere near ready for mass production, much less actual combat use. In regards to US use of the Thompson in WWII, it was used in every theater there were US troops present. It was the standard submachine...
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    Educate me a bit on internal magazine capacities

    No, it isn't. I've tried it and it won't work. The problem is the cartridge interupter and the dimensions of the magazine box won't allow any more than 4 rounds with the bolt closed.
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    How did America end up with the only sem auto in ww2?

    A major obstacle was replacing the thousands, if not millions of perfectly sound bolt action rifles already in inventory. Another issue was the biggest war in human history up to that point had just happened, resulting in the aforementioned thousands if not millions of perfectly sound bolt...
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    1903 Springfield 10rd mag kit

    The Numrich M1903 Springfield magazine extension is similar to the one designed for the German Mauser Gewehr 98 during WWI, albeit with a smaller capacity. It is of new manufacture and a pure fantasy piece as nothing like it was ever made for the M1903. The magazine box itself holds five...
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    Got Me One Of Those Bright Ideas

    There was a stock like you describe made for the Webley Mk VI. It mounted by replacing the grips with brass castings in the shape of the original grips. Since the ROA has a Peacemaker grip frame, why not try to adapt an 1851 Navy shoulder stock with a new-made longer butt?
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    Whitney Remington Rolling block

    It could possibly be .38-55 Winchester.
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    My Pistola and the Target It Perforated

    Finally got around to taking some more photos. Here you go. Other side: In it's holster: My initials (Sorry for the blurriness): Accessories:
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    My Pistola and the Target It Perforated

    Nothing too unmanageable.
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    My Pistola and the Target It Perforated

    You will get one soon. Since I live in the middle of Cambridge and I don't belong to a shooting club, I have to travel down to my cousin's in Connecticut to do my shooting. Besides, that target I posted was from back in December.
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    My Pistola and the Target It Perforated

    I admit I am pretty lazy when it comes to posting stuff, so without further procrastination, here you go. My Pietta M1860 Army: And the target: I will say this. We (my cousin and I) had about a mile hike to the shooting spot (on public land well away from any houses), I was shooting quickly...
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    Shooting Century Arms' 1887 shotgun

    Does that diminish the significance of his endeavor, or his motivation? Besides, the British are way too cocky with their big-bore Express cartridges. They aren't the only game in town, buddy. Also, few of them have been chambered in repeating rifles.
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    I just saw a movie that made me crack up

    Check out post #6 on the first page. I posted a period photo of a double Bridgeport Rig.
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    Shooting Century Arms' 1887 shotgun

    I'd love to get one of these and re-barrel it in the mythical .70-150 Winchester. Hand loading would obviously be a must. Here is a photo and a brief description: If you are wondering why, the answer (as is often the case) is as George Mallory said about climbing Everest, because it is there...
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    Pietta 1858's on Sale for $199.99

    Wish they would do the same with the darn Pietta Colt Armies. The one I have is feeling lonely and I would like to feel more balanced with my gun belt on.
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    Pedersoli Walker bullet mold

    Here is an article for you: http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2011/05/mike-cumpston/gun-review-the-walker-colt/
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