Pietta 1873 44 cal. Black powder

[Dave T]

If one wants to shoot a black powder "six-gun" but can't own a cartridge firearm, why not buy a percussion revolver? With the Colt 1851, Colt 1860, and Remington's '58 Army you have tried and proven functioning black powder revolvers, that are if not easier at least handier to load. Like others have said, I don't get it. Sorry!

Dave

 

[Onty]

What I do not understand in this day of computer operated machining is why no one has made a cylinder to convert a .45 Combo Blackhawk to C&B... you would think the Preppers would eat them up. Offer a model with traditional nipples and one for shotgun primers like are popular on Faux CF revolvers in No Longer So Great Britain, BTW.

I was sorely tempted around y2k by those Faux SAA but dithered between one of those and the Millineum SAA long enough I got neither.

-kBob

I was asking the same for years. I even asked one of manufacturers of conversion cylinders for Ruger Old Army and Remington 1858 to make a cylinder for muzzle loading but for 209 shotgun primers so smokeless powder Blackhorn 209 could be used. They said NOPE!

Also, even better solution would be to have what you mentioned; .45 Combo Blackhawk to front loader, but for shotgun 209 primers. In addition, I wouldn't mind having 357 or 44 Blackhawk with cylinder conversion. BTW, there is adapter that allows shooting standard pistol primers in cylinder for 209 primers:



https://www.muzzleloadingbullets.com/TC-Large-Rifle-VariFlame-Primer-Adapters-10-pack-p/t-c-0601.htm

What I like on this system on converted standard SA revolver is that once you close loading gate, primers stay in its place.

Since poor Brits are prohibited from having normal handguns, they turned to conversion of standard revolver to front loading one:



http://www.targetshooter.co.uk/?p=3220

 

[GunnyUSMC]

I see absolutely no point in that revolver. It’s like a blackpowder AR 15. Why? Looks nice but either get an 1860 Army or an 1873 SAA clone. Otherwise your getting the worst of both worlds.
I always figured those cap guns where aimed at folks who where unable to legally purchase a cartridge firearm.

I have 7 black powder revolvers, three of which are 1860 clones. I also have 3 1873 clones. Two in 45 Colt and one in 357 Mag.
The 1873 BP revolvers sell for about $200 less then one that takes cartridges. If someone was buying one of these to try and convert it to fire cartridges, it probably because they have never really looked at one or, know little about making a conversion.
There are some people that buy these because they can’t own a firearm but that is most likely very few. In my 20 years in law Enforcement I never had anyone using a BP revolver to commit a crime.
But then there’s the simple fact that some people buy certain guns just because they like them or, just want something different.
I bought the revolver because I like BP revolvers, and I also like single action revolvers. I got it for a good price too.
I did sell it to another member, here on the forum. The reason I sold it was to put the money into a different project. The buyer contacted me with an offer that was less then the asking price, but still a good offer. I didn’t ask why he was buying it, just figured he wanted it.
For someone like yourself that lives in an anti gun state, that is getting more anti gun every year, a gun like this maybe your only option in a few years.

 

[Jimster]

Right on!

 

[Malachi Leviticus Blue]

I've got one of those 1873 C&B clones that I snagged for less than $200 a few years ago. I wanted it because I didn't have one.
As already stated they were developed for the European (hard to buy real guns market) but I still thought it was neat enough to lay come coin down on.
I wouldn't poo-poo it, it's neat in it's own way, and for what it's worth, I'm one of those guys that could easily consider a BP AR-15 type rifle. I've considered building just such an animal many times with an 80% receiver.

 

[arcticap]

I was able to handle a Pietta 7.5" model back in 2010. --->>> https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/pietta-1873-c-b-revolver.530254/
At the time, the Pietta 1873 percussion came in a variety of barrel lengths including 11.25" and 9.25".
They have lighter contour barrels than the standard C&B models and are quick handling.
The extra barrel length provides some extra velocity without the extra frame weight.
They're designed to quickly swap cylinders which means more cylinder sales for the company.

They're firing reproductions of an antique model just like replica BB guns, except made for cowboy, western and black powder devotees.
I view anything that a company does to promote the shooting sports while trying to make a profit in a positive light.
These guns make people happy to enjoy shooting whether they want to wear a cowboy hat or not.
Only recently has the 1851 started being made with a 12" barrel besides the Remington 1858.
These are not meant to appeal to everyone, just like other uncommon or bunt line models.
But after production stops they can become more valuable and collectible.
Not everyone wants a Paterson revolver, so the manufacturers offer something a little different for the world wide market.