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Welcome Vail Vigilante! I run a Winchester Model 1873 in .38 WCF that was manufactured in 1880. Although I do recommend shooting these iron-framed guns with black-powder, I have run a few lightly loaded "smokeless" rounds through it. But, like I said, I don't recommend it. When I'm shooting a match, I do it with BP cartridges. I had a gunsmith go completely through the gun. I have new springs to replace the originals, (save the old ones for if you ever sell it). All the gunk from over a century of life was cleaned out. New links were be specially made. (save the old ones!) And, modern sights to make it easier to use in competition were added, (save the originals!). The timing and headspace needed to be adjusted. The work was done by Nate Kiowa Jones at Steve's Gunz in TX. A little later action was smoothed somewhat and some minor work done by Three Cut in NC. Since you're in AZ, you have some great gunsmiths there who can help you. Arizona - Jim Bowie, Cowboys and Indian Store, Mojave Valley, AZ (714) 210-2720 Arizona - Tom Squibber, Old Western Gun Repair, LLC, Maricopa, AZ, oldwestrepair97@gmail.com - Email is the preferred method of contact. Arizona - (by Appointment Only), Johnny Meadows, James Peoble johnnymeadows55@yahoo.com Arizona - Ol' #4"s Tuning & Repair, Tucson, AZ, olnumber4@gmail.com, (503) 890-7440 Colt/Colt Clones (C&B, Cartridge); 1873’s; BSS Shotguns (by appointment only)· and shortly... Shotgun Boogie, Uwe Bartch, Shotgun Boogie Gun Works!

I never understood the concept of going into a store that has a new off the shelf product, and having to negotiate the price. New car dealerships are about the only throwback to the old "horse traders", left. I want to go to a store and if I see a product I want at a price I want, then I'll buy it. I don't want it to be an hours long trial just to get it.

I decided I wanted something that looked exactly like a Black Powder Frame Colt...

It's kind of a given that many movies and TV shows will mess up with anachronisms or when depicting firearm usage. But, when writing a book, the authors have the time to consult on subjects they know nothing about. Obvious errors really take me out of the flow when as I'm reading and I come across them. So do passages in parentheses, but that's another subject. I was reading a "Repairman Jack" novel, when the protagonist takes out his revolver, which he describes as a .357 Magnum Ruger Security Six. He then carefully loads it with 5 rounds, hammer down on an empty chamber, in preparation for confrontation with the bad guy. Okay, but the Security Six has a transfer bar safety, and was made so you could carry 6. It was, and is, a big selling point. Then he goes on to describe it as a double action, "because you have to cock the hammer before you can pull the trigger" Aaurgh! Sounds like the writer had a "gun friend" give him some tips and got the whole thing wrong, or the author took terrible notes.

Cowboy Action Shooting has never been entirely about re-enactment, or historically "correct". The first CAS match was won by a shooter (SASS #94), shooting a .30 Carbine Blackhawk. Although rifle calibers in a revolver are no longer allowed, any pistol caliber that can be commonly found in a revolver has been legal for a long time. Ruger has offered the 9mm, .32 H&R Mag, .40 S&W, 10mm, and 45acp in revolvers for many years. Colt and S&W have been making .45acp revolvers since WWI. All these calibers are SASS-legal. The .357 Magnum didn't arrive until 1935 - it is SASS legal. The .44 Magnum wasn't developed until 1954 - it is SASS legal. The 454 Casull is SASS-legal, (if the revolver meets SASS standards). (All these late-comers are SASS legal if loaded to SASS specs.) "Revolver Calibers - Must be centerfire calibers of at least .32 caliber and no larger than .45 caliber or percussion calibers of at least .36 caliber and no larger than .45 caliber. - Must be in a caliber commonly available in revolvers. Examples include, but are not limited to, .32-20, .32 Magnum, .357 Magnum, .38 Special, .44 Magnum, .44- 40, and .45 Colt." SHB Pg 37

"We lost one of the old Los Vaqueros Shooters, Dirty Dave Rudabaugh, today Sept. 13, 2022. He was always fun to shoot with and a good shooter. He won the Modern category at Winter Range, back when it was a category. Ride well, old pard!" - The Butcher Dirty Dave Rudabaugh, David W. Glenn

I was saddened to hear of the sudden, unexpected passing of our friend and fellow Cowboy Action Shooter, Doug Gardner, "Carolina Shakespeare". Our heartfelt condolences go out to his wife Stacey Mahan Gardner and sons, Ben Gardner and Cam Wesley. https://www.jonesfh.org/obituary/Douglas-Gardner

Yes, it's a "doll's head".

Howdy, First, T.T.N. models are the old copies of the Colt Model 1878 Shotgun that were made in China for Thomas Trans National, and sold through Cimarron Firearms. TTN is no longer in the gun business. They still exist selling herbal remedies. The early years of these TTNs were rough, reports are (I'd have to go back and find the articles), that the later years of these guns were much better. The current 1878 copies distributed by Cimarron came from two sources, China and Pakistan. If buying a newer one, try to get the one from Pakistan. Reports from gunsmiths indicate these are the better guns. IF you can find a TTN or a Pakistan-made 1878 on the secondary market, I'd give it a serious look. Know that these guns are rather heavy, and have a lug between the chambers, that for some, increases the "fumble factor". (Like anything else, practice!) This is one of the reasons for the popularity of the hammered double made by CZ.

Yep, Texas Troublemakers current site seems to be on FB at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/546033292085012 The website mentioned earlier should be updated, but who knows if their webmaster is still with the club, or even alive.

All those mentioned, and if you don't mind subtitles: Fauda (Chaos)

Capt Bill, What was your Clays load for .32 H&R? Thanks!

Isn't this Wire just more social media?

'Tweren't me. Nothing went out from my e-mail. If someone is making like they're me, I pity them. They oughta copy a more interesting life.

Fair enough. Uberti says the 1862 is built stronger than the 1849, but nevertheless, that means with a .32 S&W Conversion Cylinder, the 1849 could be a main match gun.

As long as this is an opinion thread, and the ROC hasn't spoken, here's my opinion: The 1862 Uberti is a main match revolver. With a shorter barrel it's still a main match revolver with a shorter barrel. It is not a small frame like the 1849 Baby Dragoon or the 1863 Remington with a .32 Conv. Cylinder Just like the Uberti Stallion with a short barrel wouldn't be a pocket pistol.

Colt would do that as a special order. A Gargle search showed a couple that have been sold at auction. If the nickel-plating is original to the gun, they are rare.

Phone numbers are in the listings, a quick call or message to any of them will let you know if they have the reamer to do the work.

I'm hoping @Savvy Jack will respond here. He's quite the historian/technical expert in all things 44WCF. The Lyman #42798 bullet is patterned after the original from the 1870s. But, I hadn't heard of any hollow-based bullets. I have seen some antique hollow points.

Seymour Lead,Lil' Dougy and Infamous Grimm

I'm going to have to do a fuel line fix on my old truck tomorrow. Fortunately, it is an old truck and I can still find things and get my hands on 'em. These new ones where you have to remove parts and assemblies just to replace a headlight bulb are a pain!

Nav system?? Your truck has a nav system? My '88 don't even have a working radio!

Ha! I looked at the picture and thought Australia... must be it was some kind of big bug that can kill ya, wrapped in bacon...