RDCL
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Many years ago (mid 1970's) I had an 1860 44 cal. Colt repro made by Iver Johnson.
I was just a teenager when I received this gun as a gift from my uncle, complete with 44 cal balls/flask/tools etc. I never had the chance to shoot the gun as it was stolen from me about a year later.
Oh, that was a long time ago. Things happen. I do kinda miss the gun though.....although it's nothing I really lose sleep over today....I DO wish I still had it and curse the clown that took it from me.
Anyway. That's past history. I'm curious about Iver Johnson as a company that made BP firearms. Were they good quality....I mean were they comparable to what is produced by Uberti today? As I stoke my memory I seem to recall that my 1860 repro was pretty good quality.
I've searched the net for info on IJ cap & ball pistols from the past but can find nothing. If anyone can give shed some light on IJ BP, and when they stopped making them....that'd be cool.
One day soon I plan on getting myself an identical gun.....not to shoot...just for memories sake. keep it oiled. Polish the brass. Lay it on the table and look at it as I sip my coffee.
Thanks, Russ
I was just a teenager when I received this gun as a gift from my uncle, complete with 44 cal balls/flask/tools etc. I never had the chance to shoot the gun as it was stolen from me about a year later.
Oh, that was a long time ago. Things happen. I do kinda miss the gun though.....although it's nothing I really lose sleep over today....I DO wish I still had it and curse the clown that took it from me.
Anyway. That's past history. I'm curious about Iver Johnson as a company that made BP firearms. Were they good quality....I mean were they comparable to what is produced by Uberti today? As I stoke my memory I seem to recall that my 1860 repro was pretty good quality.
I've searched the net for info on IJ cap & ball pistols from the past but can find nothing. If anyone can give shed some light on IJ BP, and when they stopped making them....that'd be cool.
One day soon I plan on getting myself an identical gun.....not to shoot...just for memories sake. keep it oiled. Polish the brass. Lay it on the table and look at it as I sip my coffee.
Thanks, Russ