J. Frank Norfleet

Here is a question for you 45 Colt Pedersoli Lightning owners. The Lightning is notorious for blowback in 45 Colt. Since I shoot 45 Schofield in my Marlins, I tried it in a couple AWA Lightnings. One I owned and one we just tried it on to check the blow back. Both of the rifles cycled the shorter round perfectly with no blowback. Has anyone here shot 45 Schofield rounds through their Pedersoli Lightning? Will a Pedersoli cycle the shorter rounds? JFN

PM sent. SPF to Flat Top Okie JFN

No the loops are too small for 38s. The single six is a small framed revolver. I doubt if any Piettas will fit. Would have to be small framed like a Cimaron P. JFN

I've had this for 2 yrs and never used it. I did try it on and put pistols in the holsters so there is some scuffing. These were made for Ruger single-six pistols with a 5.5 inch barrel. The holsters are longer than the pistol barrels as you can see in the photo with my pistols. So with a 4.5 inch barrel there is extra holster. Loops on the belt are 32 H&R. Belt is heavy double leather; 3 inches wide and 42.5 from the buckle to the center hole. If you replace the chap buckle with a trophy buckle you can gain a bit depending on your buckle. This was made by DAD Custom Leather so it was probably made in Mexico. $200 shipped to CONUS. First I'll take it here gets it. And, no the pistols aren't included. JFN

I have two pair of single-sixes. The stainless pair came as birds head grips and the blued as long grips. But the single-six plow share is a Blackhawk shape. I have replaced all of them with new vaquero grip frames from Brownells. They are all interchangeable. The stainless pair I just fitted and polished. The blued pair I fitted, polished and blued with a stump remover. Really like these pistols now. JFN

What is the barrel length?

This was a special run by Marlin for Davidsons and only a thousand were made. It's a Marlin 1894, Cowboy Carbine in .41 mag with a JM stamped barrel. It's very lightly used but the butt stock has been replaced. No one has attempted an action job so the internals are unmolested. The Marlin 1894s in .41 mag are rare and this model is really rare. $2500. JFN

Oh No! Not the Schofield brass! What happens to all the 45 blank brass the mounted shooters shoot? Can it be cut down for cowboy special? JFN

Barrel movement while cycling the pump. JFN

I've only shot a couple AWA lightning rifles. I really liked them except for the fact what I shot had 20" barrels and I got a lot of "whip" effect as I ran them. So I've begun to look for one in 45 Colt with a 24 or 26 octagon barrel thinking it would be more stable. I see a lot of you shoot Pedersoli, so I assume it is a real good brand. What are the differences between AWA and Pedersoli? I also came across a Uberti, were they made by Pedersoli? I've been told that the Taurus is junk, and to not even consider one. JFN

I'll take it!!! Tell me where to send the $$$$ JFN

Still looking. JFN

Let me know when you get back. JFN

Sorry, I sent you an email before realizing you had photos. I am looking specifically for a Cart Right. Thank you, JFN

Looking to see if see if someone out there has one they will part with. JFN

9 medium or wide? D or E? JFN

The top one is available. JFN

How about $25 shipped to you? PM me the shipping info. JFN

Got ya

Both of these are off of a M12. If you are interested tell me which one and PM me your address. One looks bigger but it's not. They are the same size. JFN

I think I have a couple. I'll look in my shop tomorrow. JFN