Cap & Ball Revolvers......?

[Tony Mig]

I got the bug to get a cap & ball percussion revolver. I've been trolling the various websites...Cimarron, Uberti, EMF, Navy Arms, Taylors & Co....et...al....

EMF seems to offer the best prices, and I know that the majority of these guns come from A. Uberti (Italy), but are there any real quality differences between what EMF offers to what Cabela's offers.....?

Why are Navy Arms prices so much higher than EMF's prices....?

Other than a can of Goex fffg, Ox-Yoke wads, Ballistol oil, and some percussion caps, what type of powder flask should I get....(set measure, or adjustable)....?

What other accessories will I need......?

Out of all models offered, I think I'll probably go with the 1860 Army in .44.....although the Dragoon is pretty cool.....

 

[Pocomoke]

In the last month I purchased two Remington 1858 New Model Army steel frame revolvers in .44 cal from EMF. They are very nice Piettas and a terrific value at $159 ea.

I was very happy with the first purchase with the smooth action and very nice finish. I placed the second order over the phone and told them to pick me another one just as sweet. They shipped me the second one in the series...so I now have a matched pair with consecutive serials numbers.

Call them before you order to verify mfr of what you want.

You'll need a nipple wrench. Get the adjustable powder measure as you'll want to experiment with different loads before you settle in some.

Get an in-line capper, but you might hold off until you have the pistol and buy it locally to make sure it's fits your pistol.

Don't forget the bullets ;>) Check the manual for bullet diameter. I use Hornady And Speer because they're readily availble locally.

A .45 cal pistol Bore-Snake will make clean up much quicker.

 

[Pocomoke]

Oh, you might want to check out The Frontier Spot
http://www.frontierspot.org/

They have a very good black powder wire...see The Dark Side Forum and also the gunsmithing section.

The SCORRS forum while for Remmingtons has good folk posting much useful info there.

 

[TooTaxed]

I have an 1860 .44 with the Uberti name...VERY high quality, an attractive gun, and a good shooter. Also have a recent Colt-mfgd 1851 Navy, which I think is about the most attractive pistol ever made,and a little 1862 Colt pocket pistol replica marked "Replica Arms Inc. Marietta, Ohio", .36, fluted cylinder, case hardened-frams...was just TOO cute to pass up, but is still unfired. Used to have a couple of 1858 Remington replicas, but traded them as I like the Colts better. My best shooter is my Ruger New Army .44...nice adjustable sights. I also have a CVA replica Remington Zouave rifle in .58, three .50s...a Siles Hawkins I put together myself (my favorite deer rifle in Texas...all one-shot kills and no lost deer), a Traditions In-Line I won in a raffle, and a CVA inherited from my father.

Check out Dixie Gun Works of Union City, Tenn. for their extensive catalog of black powder guns and accessories (up to cannon in size!):

http://www.dixiegunworks.com

If you ever pass through Union City, Tenn., their shop is well worth a stop...it's as much a museum of original American and Eureopean muzzle-loaders and accessories as a retail shop!

 

[armoredman]

Don't pass up the rough ones - I had a Baby Dragoon copy in .31 years ago that I paid $25 for. There were tool marks on it, and a cavity under the back of the hammer, but she shot sweet and straight. Sold it to my brother - worst mistake I ever made.....

 

[Matt Sutton]

I picked up a .44 Army from this outfit a few years ago.

http://www.iar-arms.com/black-powder-guns/

I believe it is an Uberti. It has held up very very well and is incredibly fun to shoot. The cleanup isn't as much fun.