Sheriff Oso, SASS #57788L Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Thanx for all the sage advice. I have made a deal with Mingo Frank for a Dragoon and a bag full of accessories. SOso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oklahoma Dee Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Captain Gus's "Walker" would surely raise a knot on a snotty barkeep's noggin. Some how .... I can see ya doin just that!!!! O Course, ONLY AS a Last resort, ta teachin better manners!!!!! Merry Christmas to you and your Family and to findin your new MR Manners Walker! Kansas City Sneed Oklahoma Dee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheriff Oso, SASS #57788L Posted December 27, 2010 Author Share Posted December 27, 2010 Thanx Y'all! Hope to see y'all sooner than CaC, but we better see ya then, if not before! SOso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oklahoma Dee Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 The Houston Gun Collectors Association gun show is in January, 2011. If you have not burned that pittance away on a Noggin buster, come to Houston and see the options you will have there! See ya Oklahoma Dee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mingo Frank Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 PM sent on a Uberti Dragoon. Mingo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT. QUINCANNON, SASS #32999 Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Go with a Dragoon. I've owned both, and found the Dragoon to be overall more handy, more durable, and more historically plausible. With only 1100 made, the big Walker was an extreme scarcity, even back in the day. But Colt made THOUSANDS of the Dragoons. Yep, I'd go with the Dragoon. But YMMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironfoot Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 http://www.dixiegunworks.com/advanced_sear...amp;x=6&y=5 http://www.dixiegunworks.com/advanced_sear...p;x=10&y=15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheriff Oso, SASS #57788L Posted December 28, 2010 Author Share Posted December 28, 2010 Mingo and Springfield, I sent ya both PM replies. Can anyone tell me if purchasing/shipping a cap & ball pistol, such as the Dragoon, requires the involvement of an FFL or C&R type person? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Jake1001 Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Buying and original or reproduction cap and ball will not need an FFL. They are exempt from BATF regs. Big Jake 1001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt Dan Blodgett, SASS #75655 Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 Coming from the Republic of Tejas vs the Peoples Republic of Kalifornicatia you should not run afoul of any state laws either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountainman Mike Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 After seein BOTH True Grits, that Horse Pistol Maddie Ross carries looks like something I might wanna own (the "Colt's Dragoon").or Captain Gus's "Walker" would surely raise a knot on a snotty barkeep's noggin. Anybody got an old C&R Horse Pistol for sale (Lookin for a "SHOOTER", not a "Display Piece") I'll probly mosey over to gunbroker.com and some other similar sites, but thought I'd put my first WTB here. I got a LITTLE (and I mean a LITTLE) Christmas money, and have not purchased a new (to me) gun in several months of Sundays and reckon it's about time to add a really big hunk of iron to the collection! So, if'n you have one you are tired of, or just wanna ditch, lemme know. You can respond to this thread; PM me; or Email me at shire-reeve.oso (at ) sbcglobal.net (SBC would not not let me use the use Sheriff, so I had to go with the old English version, Shire Reeve ). I'd be much obliged. SOso p.s. - if it comes from someone at one of my "home clubs", i'll shoot a complete match with it! I don't have either one in stock right now but if you have a choice I recommend the Dragoon. They are just a little lighter and have a latch to hold up the loading rod. The Walker does not and the lever will fall and lock up the cylinder. I got a Uberti Dragoon in from Cimarron awhile back and its an awesome pc of ordinance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheriff Oso, SASS #57788L Posted December 30, 2010 Author Share Posted December 30, 2010 Thanx all. I found a Dragoon with a bunch of accessories, so I treated myself to a Christmas/birthday present! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss Hoss Fly #63711 Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Coming from the Republic of Tejas vs the Peoples Republic of Kalifornicatia you should not run afoul of any state laws either. I think our far out West freinds are a bit weary of that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oklahoma Dee Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Awwww,,, come on! Pictures!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT. QUINCANNON, SASS #32999 Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Now that you have a Dragoon, may I suggest an R&D .45LC conversion cylinder for it? I just bought one. I took it out of the box, and with no difficulty or issues of any kind, it fit and worked in both my Uberti 2nd model Dragoon AND my Colt Signature Model 3rd model Dragoon. I am extremely happy with it, and urge you to get one, too. I felt like Gus McCrae shootin' that Dragoon (in the book Gus had a Dragoon, not a Walker). I think you are gonna have a lot of fun with that big, old hogleg!!! Happy Shootin'!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunClick Rick Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Where did the name Dragoon come from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hard Mouth, SASS #60280 Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 From Wiki: The word Dragoon originally meant mounted infantry, who were trained in horse riding as well as infantry fighting skills. However, usage altered over time and during the 18th century, dragoons evolved into conventional light cavalry units and personnel. Dragoon regiments were established in most European armies during the late 17th century and early 18th century. The name is possibly derived from a type of firearm (called a dragon) carried by dragoons of the French Army. There is no distinction between the words dragon and dragoon in French. The title has been retained in modern times by a number of armoured or ceremonial mounted regiments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT. QUINCANNON, SASS #32999 Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 From Wiki: The word Dragoon originally meant mounted infantry, who were trained in horse riding as well as infantry fighting skills. However, usage altered over time and during the 18th century, dragoons evolved into conventional light cavalry units and personnel. Dragoon regiments were established in most European armies during the late 17th century and early 18th century. The name is possibly derived from a type of firearm (called a dragon) carried by dragoons of the French Army. There is no distinction between the words dragon and dragoon in French. The title has been retained in modern times by a number of armoured or ceremonial mounted regiments. Some of the Dragoon revolvers had "U.S. DRAGOONS" roll engraved on the cylinder, some had "U.S.M.R.", which stood for the U.S. Mounted Rifles. The Regiment of Mounted Rifles were a return to the concept of mounted infantry, who would be very mobile on horseback, but would dismount and fight on foot as infantry. They were issued the .44 caliber Dragoon revolver and the .54 caliber "Mississippi" rifle. With the reorganization of the Army just prior to the Civil War they became the 3rd Cavalry, IIRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doubletap Townsend Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Hey Oso, Bring that Dragoon to the Ormbsy Ranch next time we meet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheriff Oso, SASS #57788L Posted January 1, 2011 Author Share Posted January 1, 2011 Hey Oso,Bring that Dragoon to the Ormbsy Ranch next time we meet. you better bet I will, Doubletap! It'll come with some balls (like I need more balls!), a powder flask, holster & other accessories. Only thing lacking is POWDER & CAPS! But I think I might be able to rustle up some b4 Sat 1.8.11. I dont have any fff on hand right now, but I DO have some "Goex Cartridge". I plan to see if Rawhide Red can "hook me up" with some Goex fff and some caps by then. So you be there, I'll be there, & we can all have a grand old time! Oso (who now has his own noggin thumpin horse pistol!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al OVERA, SASS#26238 Life Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 you better bet I will, Doubletap! It'll come with some balls (like I need more balls!), a powder flask, holster & other accessories. Only thing lacking is POWDER & CAPS! But I think I might be able to rustle up some b4 Sat 1.8.11. I dont have any fff on hand right now, but I DO have some "Goex Cartridge". I plan to see if Rawhide Red can "hook me up" with some Goex fff and some caps by then. So you be there, I'll be there, & we can all have a grand old time! Oso (who now has his own noggin thumpin horse pistol!) Oso I've got a slew of #11 caps. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheriff Oso, SASS #57788L Posted January 2, 2011 Author Share Posted January 2, 2011 Thanx Al I'll call ya sometime Sunday. Oso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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